1. Median home price of $243,500 (Jan. 1 - Nov. 30, 2014).

2. Marietta is conveniently located approximately 20 miles northwest of Atlanta via I-75.

3. Major employers in Marietta include WellStar Kennestone Hospital, YKK Group, Alere, and Columbian Chemicals.

4. Historic Marietta Square is the social hub of the city and the site of concerts, festivals and other special events throughout the year. Additionally, 18 city parks fill the surrounding area.

5. Art galleries, antiques, and boutiques make for a wide variety of shopping opportunities.

6. Explore Civil War history and artifacts at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, Marietta Confederate Cemetery, and the Marietta Museum of History.

7. Six Flags White Water Park offers an exciting way to cool down in the summer months, and the Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour highlights the beauty of the city’s dwellings during the holidays.

8. Other cultural attractions include the Earl Smith Strand Theater, Brumby Hall and Gardens, Marietta Gone With the Wind Museum, and Old Zion Baptists Church Heritage Museum.

Additional Resources:

City of Marietta

Marietta Visitors Bureau

Historic Downtown Marietta