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  1. Marietta is a city in and the county seat of Cobb County, Georgia, United States. [4] At the 2020 census, the city had a population of 60,972. The 2019 estimate was 60,867, making it one of Atlanta 's largest suburbs. Marietta is the fourth largest of the principal cities by population of the Atlanta metropolitan area.

  2. Dec 6, 2002 · Marietta is a city in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia, with a population of about 60,972. It has a historic business area, a Civil War battle site, and two universities. Learn about its history, economy, culture, and attractions from this comprehensive article by the New Georgia Encyclopedia.

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  4. Mar 15, 2024 · Marietta, city, seat (1834) of Cobb county, northwestern Georgia, U.S. It lies about 20 miles (30 km) northwest of Atlanta, in the Blue Ridge foothills. A settlement is thought to have existed on the site in the 1820s. The town was probably named for the wife of prominent jurist and legislator.

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  5. The Georgia legislature legally recognized the town on December 19, 1834, but by that time a sizable community already existed. The first plat for the city, since destroyed, was laid out by James Anderson in 1833, who had worked extensively in north Georgia. Like most towns, Marietta had a square in the center with a modest courthouse.

  6. Marietta is 15 miles northwest of Atlanta and the Cobb County seat. At 23 square miles, Marietta is one of Georgia's most populous cities, with 56,579 residents calling the city home. The National Civic League judged Marietta one of the 10 best communities in the nation as a 2006 All-America City, the oldest and most-respected community ...

  7. 33.9528 -84.5496. 1 Marietta Square, ☏ +1 770 429-1115. Around Church Street ( Marietta Parkway can also be used ). Open all day, every day. Marietta Square is the center of old Marietta, with many shopping and historical attractions including a Gone with the Wind Museum, History Museum, Theater, and a number of shops.

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