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Atlanta Communities: Marietta
A large community, northwest of Atlanta, which still offers the small town Southern atmosphere in a bustling community. Occupied by Union troops until about 1864, when they joined Sherman in his march to the sea, Marietta withstood the Civil War and prospered. Neighborhoods of 19th century Victorian homes, Antebellum homes, modest bungalows, and ranch type houses encompass all of Marietta. The Square is Marietta's historic area and cultural district, complete with shops, buildings of yesteryear, the Theatre in the Square and the art museum. Marietta has grown tremendously in the last 30 years, encouraging newcomers into the area Big Chicken with numerous restaurants, shopping, easy accessibility to downtown, and excellent values in housing to first time buyers. Marietta gained notoriety recently for its "pro-family" resolutions, denouncing alternative lifestyles. Home to the Big Chicken, a well known landmark. Convenient to Cumberland, Galleria and Town Center Malls. Easy accessibility to 75, 20 and 285.
Mariettans appreciate their rich past and are excited about their bright future. Five neighborhoods and numerous public and private buildings are on the National Historic Register. Marietta's backdrop is beautiful Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield and Park. Veterans from all U. S. Warsbeginning with the War Between the States are buried in the downtown National Cemetery - the only National Cemetery in metro Atlanta.
Outstanding civic, cultural and neighborhood organizations join efforts with local government to provide citizens with an enviable quality of life. An award-winning school system offers students a quality education.
A frequent winner of state, regional and national awards, Marietta has been designated a City of Excellence and City of Ethics by the Georgia Municipal Association.
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