City of Marietta

Congratulations to the Marietta Fire Recruit Class of 2024! 🎓🚒 Graduates, this is just the beginning of an incredible journey. As you step into your new roles and join your crews, remember that every shift is an opportunity to grow and make a difference. Your dedication, both physically and mentally, is truly inspiring. Here’s to the amazing work you’ll continue to do for the residents of Marietta. Stay safe, keep pushing forward, and know that your community is grateful for your commitment. Marietta, meet the newest members of the #MariettaFire department!!!

Congratulations to the City of Marietta Building Inspections Division of the Department of Public Works for being the first Building Inspections Division in the State of Georgia to receive accreditation through the International Accreditation Service. The International Accreditation Service (IAS), through the International Code Council, provides an accreditation program for building code departments/divisions to helps demonstrate the following: • Demonstrate that they have the best practices for public safety by meeting nationally recognized standards and code practices • Improves customer service. • Increases efficiency for permitting, plan reviews, inspections, and customer service. • Lowers insurance premiums for residential and commercial property owners. The City of Marietta Building Inspections Division had to meet over 69 criteria from general operations, quality management, personnel, permitting, budgeting & finance, plan review, license verification, inspections, construction codes, and more. This accreditation is a testament to the city’s unwavering commitment to the safety of Marietta’s residents. It underscores our dedication to ensuring that every structure in our community meets the highest standards of safety, both in the state and across the country. On Wednesday, August 14th, at the Marietta City Council meeting, Councilman Grif Chalfant along side Public Works director Mark Rice, recognized Tim Forbes, Deputy Director – Engineering/Inspections, and Jeff Duckett, Assistant Building Official, for all of their hard work and dedication in achieving this prestigious accreditation. Congratulations & Great job!

This week is incredibly exciting for the #MariettaFire Recruit Class of 2024! 🎓🚒 Soon, these 11 dedicated individuals will graduate from recruit school and embark on the next chapter of their careers with Marietta Fire. Their hard work and commitment have brought them this far, and now they’re ready to take on new challenges and make a difference in our community. Congratulations and best of luck as they finish this last week of recruit school & begin this new journey! 🚒💪

Congratulations to Captain Bobby Moss of the Marietta Fire Department for receiving the First Responder of the Year - Life Saver Award at the Davis Direction Foundation Recovery Rocks Gala on August 17th. Capt. Moss earned this prestigious recognition for his and his crew's life-saving actions during an overdose call, which had a transformative impact on the victim, who has since become a Nationally Designated Recovery Coach. Thank you, Capt. Moss, and all the personnel of the Marietta Fire Department for your dedication and care for the residents of Marietta. Your commitment makes a significant difference in our community.

At the Wednesday, August 14th, City Council meeting, Councilwoman Cheryl Richardson, Councilman M. Carlyle Kent along side Chief David Beam introduced and welcomed Marietta Police Department ‘s new officers: • Michael Mitchell • Maurisa Mowatt • Emmanuel Mendoza • David Mayes • Ethan Bohannon • Wallace Williams • David Davis • Desiree Morrison Congratulations & welcome to Marietta!

On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at the City Council meeting, Councilman Grif Chalfant was honored with the Elected Official of the Year Award for the State of Georgia by the American Public Works Association - GA Chapter. During his term on the City Council, Councilman Chalfant has led numerous Public Works projects serving as Chair on the City’s Public Works Committee for over 10 years. He has been instrumental in the Whitlock Avenue, Roswell Street, Fairground Street, and Powder Springs Street Streetscape Projects, and various sidewalk and pedestrian safety improvement initiatives. Additionally, he has engaged in efforts that have redeveloped areas of the city with improved housing and businesses. Councilman Chalfant has also worked to protect the environment and preserve Marietta’s historical architectural heritage. Throughout his career, Councilman Chalfant has received numerous awards and accolades for his leadership. However, this Public Works Service and Awareness Award further solidifies his outstanding dedication to the public and the public works industry. About the Award: The Elected Official of the Year Award from the Georgia Chapter of the APWA is presented to the elected official who best supports the programs and activities of Public Works in Georgia. Candidates for this award must demonstrate leadership in Public Works through legislative actions, personal guidance or support, advocacy, or active involvement in Public Works initiatives.

The City of Marietta is proud of this crew of outstanding gentlemen, from Marietta Power, who rolled out today heading to Moultrie, Georgia to assist with electrical restoration needs caused by Tropical Storm Debby. Thank you to our Marietta Power employees who always help restore electricity to our City and for being willing to help other communities in need. Stay Safe & look forward to having you back home soon!

The City of Marietta’s Envision Marietta LCI was first adopted in 2001 as one of ARC’s first LCI studies in an effort to create a vision and plan for downtown Marietta. A major update was completed in 2019. The city donated vacant land within the Envision LCI area to Habitat for Humanity to build affordable housing for City employees and Marietta City School employees as part of the Marietta Public Service Housing Program. Marietta has also constructed streetscape enhancements to Roswell Street, Fairground Street, North Marietta Parkway, and Powder Springs Street as a result of the LCI Program. Most recently, the M2R Trail Activation Study was completed through the CDAP program. This was an implementation item from the 2019 Envision LCI Update Action Plan. Marietta also received funding through LCI Transportation funds for the Rottenwood Creek Trail project which will break ground this fall! Join us as ARC celebrates 25 years of transforming communities through the Livable Centers Initiative (LCI). LCIs incentivize local jurisdictions to create exciting, walkable, accessible places. With $357 million invested and more on the horizon, we've impacted more than 133 metro communities since 2000. Follow us for 25 weeks as we highlight LCI success stories. Share pics and memories of your favorite LCI projects using #LCI25. Together, let's shape #OneGreatRegion. #Livable Centers Initiative

Congratulations to Michelle Thomas on her retirement after 36 years of dedicated service in Marietta Power & Water Customer Care. Help us thank Michelle for her service to our City and wish her well in this next stage of retirement life! All photos from this special occasion can be found here: https://lnkd.in/evMzW42i

Congratulations are in order! The #MariettaFire Department and Fire Chief Tim Milligan are pleased to announce that promotions have been made within the department and were effective on Sunday, July 28, 2024. Assistant Chief Kevin Gerhard Assistant Chief Brian Rutledge Capt. Jay Lawson Capt. Brad Wood Lt. Matt Brown Lt. D. J. Fischer Lt. Josh Renninger Firefighter-Engineer Jamie Durocher Firefighter-Engineer Alex Johnson Firefighter-Engineer Hayden Kyriss Firefighter-Engineer Dylan Cook