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Homes for Sale in Marietta, GA

Homes for sale in Marietta/East Cobb are located in many beautiful swim and tennis communities. The city of Marietta is located in Cobb County north of the Chattahoochee, east of interstate 75 and west of Roswell. Marietta has the most consistent award-winning schools spanning over 20 years. The city features many palatial estates along the Chattahoochee, home to Atlanta Country Club as well as several parks along the Chattahoochee River. Marietta is one of Atlanta metro area’s largest suburbs, and the 4th largest city in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Marietta is organized under a form of government consisting of a Mayor, City Council, and City Manager and was incorporated as a city in 1852. Its town square has a weekly farmer’s market as well as several community events held each year. Marietta’s major employers are Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Cobb County School District, WellStar Kennestone Hospital and YKK Group.

Marietta’s zip codes are 30006, 30007, 30008, 30060, 30061, 30062, 30063, 30064, 30065, 30066, 30067, 30068, 30069 & 30090.

If you are a fan of golf, there are some excellent private Golf and Country Clubs located in the area. Atlanta Country Club is located off Paper Mill Rd just a few miles away and offers an elegant clubhouse for social events, 8 tennis courts, junior Olympic-size pool, fitness center, various dining rooms, tavern, and named America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses by Golf Digest and other publications; Atlanta Country Club has hosted both the PGA & USGA events over the past 30 years. Indian Hills Country Club is also located in Marietta, GA and offers 27 holes of golf, practice facilities, 8 tennis courts, 3 swimming pools and a clubhouse for dining and social events. Fox Creek Golf Club and Legacy Golf Links is a public course that just underwent $2 million of improvements in 2016, features 2 executive golf courses, 100 grass tee range and PGA instructors for their golf academy programs.

Baseball more your sport? Head to the new Atlanta Braves stadium to enjoy a game or two with friends, family and out of town guests!

Shopping and Dining in Marietta, GA

Marietta has a plethora of shopping destinations. The Avenue East Cobb includes national retailers, local merchants and specialty restaurants. South of The Avenue East Cobb is Merchant’s Walk, a shopping center with a mix of national & local clothing retailers, a movie theater and fabulous dining. The Avenue West Cobbon the opposite side of Cobb County, offers a similar selection of well-known retailers, local shops and great restaurants.

Cumberland Mall is conveniently located at the northern intersection of I-75 and I-285 on Cobb Parkway and features tons of brand-name stores and restaurants all under one roof.

Town Center at Cobb is located on the northern side of Cobb County and has more than 175 stores in one of Atlanta’s largest shopping destinations. Vinings Jubilee is a must-visit for any holiday season – featuring upscale boutiques, specialty stores and fabulous restaurants to enjoy.

Buy Local! Located on the historic Marietta Square, Marietta Square Farmers Market is held every Saturday from 9am to noon with an average of 54 vendors with heirloom vegetables & fruits, cut flower arrangements, local honey, herbal soaps, whole grain breads, jelly, jam and preserves, plus live garden, yard and herbal plants. This market supports the development of the local agricultural economy assisting business who sell food, farm, garden and kitchen related products which make use of locally grown ingredients.

To see what local events are scheduled, check out the Cobb County event lineup on the Cobb Travel & Tourism website.

Parks and Recreation in Marietta, GA

The city of Marietta is home to numerous neighborhood, county and national parks. These below are just some of the parks local residents love to hike and explore. There are an additional 48 Cobb County parks to enjoy nearby, click here for the full list. Also fun to note, keep an eye out for the many historical buildings still around and lovingly restored by their owners.

East Cobb Park – 3322 Roswell Road, Marietta, Georgia 30068 – East Cobb Park features open grass fields, walking trails, stream overlooks, a playground, picnic pavilions, an outdoor classroom and an outdoor stage. The current large loop walking trail is 0.33 miles. Google Maps

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area – Johnson Ferry North 301 Johnson Ferry Road SE, Marietta, GA 30068 – This park has great trails, a boat launch and picnic area perfect for a bite after a hike. Google Maps

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area – Sope Creek – 3726 Paper Mill Rd SE, Marietta, GA 30067 – Sope Creek trail is a favorite weekend destination for both hikers and off-road bicyclists. Locals love to unwind from the week with the easy and intermediate trails along various creeks, paper mill ruins and Sibley Pond. You can find a list of all the trails hereGoogle Maps

Marietta Square/Glover Park – 50 Park Square, Marietta, GA 30060 – Picturesque Marietta Square is in the 1.35 acre Glover Park. Enjoy the center fountain while children laugh & giggle on the train engine playground featuring a replica of the famous locomotive known as The General. The square also features a gazebo and the “bandstand” (or stage) for concerts and events. Favorite destinations include the Marietta Cobb Museum of ArtMarietta Fire MuseumRoot House Museum and the Marietta Museum of History. Thirty restaurants in the area range from traditional American, Southwestern, BBQ, Australian, Thai, Vietnamese, Colombian, Greek, French, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine plus desserts, bakery items, pizza, a brewery are all nearby. Unique gift shops, boutiques, antique shops, ice cream and candy stores are also found around Marietta Square. Google Maps

Sprayground @ Elizabeth Porter Park – 370 Montgomery St NE, Marietta, GA 30060 – Fun water park with multiple sprays to splash around in on hot summer days. Rent the pavilion for a party, or reserve the whole park for a larger event! Google Maps

A.L. Burruss Nature Park – 75 South Cobb Drive, Marietta, GA 30060 – Several trails within the park can be used by bicyclists as well as hikers and runners, and also features picnic tables and a pavilion. Google Maps

Birney Street Park – 475 Birney Street, Marietta, GA 30060 – 1.5 acre neighborhood park with playground, pavilion and multi-purpose field. Google Maps

Aviation Baseball / Softball Complex – 455 Aviation Road, Marietta, GA 30060 – The Aviation Sports Complex was renovated in 2010, has three ballfields, multiple outdoor batting cages, and an indoor batting cage/training facility. For available programs, see 643DP Athletics website here: 6-4-3 DP AthleticsGoogle Maps

Custer Park Sports & Fitness Center – 545 Kenneth E Marcus Way, Marietta, GA 30060 – 26,000+ sq. ft. completely renovated sports and fitness center, with state of the art cardio/workout equipment, fitness classes, facility rentals, gymnasium; basketball, volleyball, badminton/pickle ball, healthy vending machine and locker room facilities including showers and daily-use lockers. Google Maps

Franklin Gateway Sports Complex – 1034 Franklin Gateway, Marietta, GA 30067 – 3 Synthetic full-size fields for soccer, lacrosse, flag football, kick ball, and other sports, playground, walking track, tables and restrooms. Google Maps

Henry Memorial Park – 81 Reynolds Street, Marietta, GA 30060 – 3.5 acre park, 2 outdoor basketball half courts, large playground, walking trail, gazebo with tables/benches, and a multi-purpose field. Google Maps

Laurel Park 151 Manning Road, Marietta, GA 30060 – 25-acre park with 13 lighted tennis courts & tennis pro shop operated by Tennis Dynamics, LLC, walking track, large playground, 2 ponds, sand volleyball court, basketball full court, 2 shuffleboard courts, multi-purpose field, pavilions, tables and grills. Google Maps

Lewis Park – 475 Campbell Hill Street, Marietta, GA 30060 – This park is 6.9 acres, and features a paved walking path, playground, picnic tables/benches, ball field, 4 lighted tennis courts with additional lines for Pickleball, and a dog off-leash area with water spigot and 3 shade structures. Google Maps

Merritt Park – 501 Wallace Road, Marietta, GA 30060 – 5-acre neighborhood park with a multipurpose field, paved walking trail, playground, sand volleyball court, pavilion, tables and benches. Google Maps

Steve & Virginia Tumlin Park at Hickory Hills – 400 Chestnut Hill Road, Marietta, GA 30060 – 10.95 acres, athletic fields, paved walking track, large playground, 2 lighted tennis courts, pavilion, tables and benches. Google Maps

Victory Park – 823 South Park Drive, Marietta, GA 30060 – This 6.7 acre park has playgrounds, a multi-purpose field, sand volleyball court, picnic pavilions, tables and benches. Google Maps

Whitaker Park – 1540 Holcomb Lake Road, Marietta, GA 30060 – 2.3-acre neighborhood park with a large playground, paved walking track, multi-purpose field, gazebo, picnic tables and benches. Google Maps

Wildwood Park – 370 Montgomery St NE, Marietta, GA 30060 – This 28.11-acre park has 2.5 miles of hiking trails, jogging trail, pavilions, playground, a dog off-leash area and is next to Life University. Google Maps

Additional Recreational Facilities

East Cobb Stables – 1649 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta, GA 30062 – A picturesque 3.5 acre year-round equine facility for lessons or boarding with two barns, two outdoors rings, a tack room, wash rack, and separate paddocks for geldings and mares. Google Maps

Trilogy Sporthorses/Oak Creek Equestrian Center – 4580 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30066 – A hunter/jumper/equitation facility with full-service training, sales, professional instruction, and a full show schedule with AA & GHJA shows. Google Maps

East Marietta Little League – Sewell Park, 2055 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30068 – East Marietta Little League offers baseball leagues for children age 4 to 16. Google Maps

East Cobb Baseball – 4617 Lee Waters Road, Marietta, GA 30066 – East Cobb Baseball program is recognized nationally as one of the premier youth baseball operations in the country, teaching ages 8 through 18. Google Maps

Shoot the Hooch.com This company offers raft, canoes, kayaks, and tubes for rent along the Chattahoochee River. See website for location details.

Annual Festivals and Events in Marietta, GA

Taste of Marietta – Amazing restaurants showcase their award-winning dishes, live music and children’s games are all located at the Historic Marietta Square for this foodie event.

Taste of East Cobb and Festival – Typically held at the Merchants Walk Shopping Center in May, this family festival features arts & crafts, music and of course – great food!

Glover Park Concert Series – The series features local and national acts on the last Friday night, April through September in Glover Park on the Marietta Square. Bring your blankets & lawn chairs for the free concerts, or reserve a limited “front-row seat” table (for a fee).

HarvestFest and Scarecrows in The Square – Marietta’s HarvestFest is an annual festival held each October. The festival includes an arts & crafts show, Scarecrows In The Square scarecrow competition, handmade costume contest and Halloween Happenings kid’s festival.

Holiday Lights at East Cobb Park – This annual holiday tradition features a children’s choir, live music, special appearances by Santa Claus and Rudolph, and the lighting of our live 40-foot tall East Cobb Park tree.

The East Cobber Parade and Festival – Features arts and crafts, food concessions, carnival games, and an entertainment stage along with a parade on the third Saturday of September (returning 2022).

Summer Movie Series at Avenue at East Cobb – Watch a movie under the stars at The Avenue at East Cobb. Movies start at dusk the last Thursday of the month from April to August, so bring a picnic basket and a blanket – and enjoy!

Fourth in the Park at Marietta Square – The city’s Fourth of July celebration includes a parade, free live concerts, arts and crafts show, food, carnival games and a fireworks finale.

Public Transportation in Marietta, GA

CobbLinc is your public transportation option throughout Cobb County and to Downtown Atlanta. Marietta Transfer Center (MTC) 800 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060 | Cumberland Transfer Center (CTC) 2996 Cumberland Boulevard, Atlanta, GA 30339

Primary and Secondary Schools

Marietta City Schools is the school district which operates the public schools in Marietta, Georgia, United States. It is the only city in Cobb County which operates its schools separately from the Cobb County School District.

Public Schools:

A.L. Burruss Elementary School | Address: 325 Manning Road, Marietta, GA 30064 | Phone: (770) 429-3144

Dunleith Elementary School | Address: 120 Saine Drive, Marietta, GA 30008 | Phone: (770) 429-3190

Hickory Hills Elementary School | Address: 500 Redwood Dr SW, Marietta, GA 30064 | Phone: (770) 429-3125

Lockheed Elementary School | Address: 1205 Merritt Road, Marietta, GA 30062 | Phone: (770) 429-3196

Marietta Center for Advanced Academics | Address: 311 Aviation Road, Marietta, GA 30060 | Phone: (770) 420-0822

Park Street Elementary School | Address: 105 Park Street SE, Marietta, GA 30060 | Phone: (770) 429-3180

Sawyer Road Elementary School | Address: 840 Sawyer Road, Marietta, GA 30062 | Phone: (770) 429-9923

West Side Elementary School | Address: 344 Polk Street NW, Marietta, GA 30064 | Phone: (770) 429-3172

Marietta Middle School | Address: 121 Winn Street NW, Marietta, GA 30064 | Phone: (770) 422-0311

Marietta Sixth-Grade Academy | Address: 340 Aviation Road SE, Marietta, GA 30060 | Phone: (770) 429-3115

Marietta High School | Address: 1171 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta, GA 30064 | Phone: (770) 428-2631

There are many schools located in the Cobb County School District, please click here: Cobb County Public Schools for a full list. Some county favorites are:

Sope Creek Elementary | Address: 3320 Paper Mill Road SE, Marietta, GA 30067 | Phone: (770) 916-7085

Mount Bethel Elementary School | Address: 1210 Johnson Ferry Road Marietta, GA 30068 | Phone: (770) 578-7248

Timber Ridge Elementary School | Address: 5000 Timber Ridge Road Marietta, GA 30068 | Phone: (770) 642-5621

Dickerson Middle School | Address: 855 Woodlawn Drive Marietta, GA 30068 | Phone: (770) 578-2710

Pope High School | Address: 3001 Hembree Road NE, Marietta, GA 30062 | Phone: (770) 578-7900

Walton High School | Address: 1590 Bill Murdock Road, Marietta, GA 30062 | Phone: (770) 578-3225

Private Schools:

Blessed Trinity Catholic High School | Address: 11320 Woodstock Road, Roswell, GA 30075 | Phone: (678) 277-9083

The Alfred and Adele Davis Academy | Address: 7901 Roberts Dr, Sandy Springs, GA 30350 | Phone: (770) 804-9191

East Cobb Christian School | Address: 4616 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30062 | Phone: (770) 565-0881

Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School | Address: 805 Mt.Vernon Hwy NW, Sandy Springs, GA 30327 | Phone: (404) 255-4026

High Meadows School | Address: 1055 Willeo Road, Roswell, GA 30075 | Phone: (770) 993-2940

Holy Spirit Preparatory School Lower Campus (the upper campus and preschool are in Atlanta) Address: 4820 Long Island Dr NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30342 | Phone: (404) 255-0900

Mt. Bethel Christian Academy | Address: 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30068 | Phone: (770) 971-0245

The Wood Acres School | Address: 1772 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta, GA 30062 | Phone: (770) 971-1880

Dunwoody Christian School | Address: 1445 Mount Vernon Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338 | Phone: (678) 327-8181

Universities:

Kennesaw State UniversityGeorgia State University and Life University are also nearby.

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