78-526: The Kennesaw House is a three-story historic building in downtown Marietta, Georgia . It houses the Marietta History Center . The building is west of the town square , adjacent to the CSX (originally Western and Atlantic Railroad ) tracks . The Kennesaw House was built in 1845, making it one of Marietta's oldest buildings. Intended to be a cotton warehouse , the building was turned into
156-583: A bill is known as a "substitute." Once the committee is done debating, it will vote on the bill, as well as any proposed amendments. If the bill is approved, it is transmitted to the Committee on Rules. Both the House and Senate have a Rules committee. The House Committee on Rules meets early in the morning on most legislative days to determine which bills will get a floor vote that day. Power in House Rules
234-914: A block west of the town square, past the 1898-built former railroad depot (now the Visitor Center). Into the 1950s the Louisville and Nashville Railroad operated the Midwest -Florida trains, the Cincinnati-Florida Flamingo and the Chicago-Florida Southland , which made daily stops in Marietta Depot . Into the 1960s, the L&;N's Chicago & St. Louis-Florida trains, Dixie Flyer and Dixie Limited also made stops there. The final train
312-586: A councillor elected by their respective Assembly delegation. After the enactment of the Georgia Constitution of 1789, the body was changed to a bicameral legislature of a Senate and House of Representatives, both to be directly elected. From 1789 to 1795, senators were elected every three years, and after the enactment of the May 1795 Constitution, senators were elected annually to one-year terms. Senators were moved to two-terms after December 5, 1843. It
390-638: A high school for black students until 1924 when Booker T. Washington High School (Georgia) opened in Atlanta, after decades of black citizens requesting educational resources. Leo Frank was lynched at 1200 Roswell Road just east of Marietta on August 17, 1915. Frank, a Jewish-American superintendent of the National Pencil Company in Atlanta, had been convicted on August 25, 1913, of the murder of one of his factory workers, 13-year-old Mary Phagan. The murder and trial, sensationalized in
468-459: A legislative committee by the presiding officer as soon as they are introduced. The presiding officer has discretion to refer a bill to any committee he or she chooses, although the chamber may vote to move a bill to a different committee. Committee chairs determine which bills will be heard in committee. Bills that do not get a committee hearing cannot proceed, and the majority of bills die in committee this way. Because most committee chairs are from
546-717: A new Speaker is elected. The House also has as an officer the Clerk of the House of Representatives. The 1866 Constitution called for 22 seats in the Senate and 175 seats in the House. The 1877 Constitution expanded the Senate to 44 seats while keeping 175 members in the House. Article III Section VI of the Georgia State Constitution specifies the powers given to the Georgia General Assembly. Paragraph I states, "The General Assembly shall have
624-789: A scene in the Marietta Square. The city includes the Kennesaw House, one of only four commercial buildings in Marietta not burned to the ground in Sherman's March to the Sea. The Kennesaw House is home to the Marietta History Center which tells the history of Marietta and Cobb County. Marietta has two sister cities . Georgia General Assembly The Georgia General Assembly is the state legislature of
702-470: A state militia which would be under the command of the Governor of Georgia acting as commander-in-chief (excepting times when the militia is under Federal command); The power to expend public money, to condemn property, and to zone property; The continuity of state and local governments during times of emergency; state participation in tourism . The use, control and regulation of outdoor advertising within
780-591: A two-thirds vote of the house in which he or she sits. When a person is guilty of contempt, the individual may be imprisoned if ordered by either the House or the Senate. All elections of the General Assembly are to be recorded. The recorded vote then appears in the journal of each house. Sessions of the General Assembly, including committee meetings, are open to the public except when either house makes an exception. The General Assembly does not publish reports and does not keep bill files. Major legislation
858-472: A village in 1834 and as a city in 1852, the city of Marietta is organized under a form of government consisting of a Mayor, City Council, and City Manager. The City Council is made up of representatives elected from each of seven single-member districts within the city, and a Mayor elected at-large . The City Council is the governing body of the city with authority to adopt and enforce municipal laws and regulations. The Mayor and City Council appoint members of
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#1732782627938936-467: Is a city in and the county seat of Cobb County, Georgia , United States. 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 . The origin of the name is uncertain. It is believed that the city was named for Mary Cobb,
1014-621: Is also home to the Walker School , a private pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade school. Walker competes in the Georgia High School Association Class A (Region 6) athletic division while Marietta and Wheeler compete in Class AAAAAA (Regions 4 and 5, respectively). The school system employs 1,200 people. MCS is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School district. In 2008, MCS became only
1092-642: Is discussed in detail in the Peach Sheets , a student-written part of Georgia State University College of Law's Law Review. Recent Peach Sheet articles are available in an online archive. Otherwise, Peach Sheets articles should be included in the Georgia State Law Review databases on Lexis, Westlaw and HeinOnline. The Georgia General Assembly began in 1777 as a body consisting of the lower House of Assembly to which counties elected two members each, and an Executive Council, which included
1170-410: Is highly centralized, and the committee usually acts as a rubber stamp for decisions already made by the chairperson, the speaker, and even the governor. The Senate Committee on Rules meets after each legislative day, to determine the agenda for the next legislative day. For the first 28 days in a legislative session, the House and Senate only consider legislation introduced by their own members. After
1248-628: Is in the old Post Office building. The Marietta History Center exhibits the history of the city and county. The Center is home to thousands of artifacts including items from Marietta residents and businesses. The Marietta Gone with the Wind Museum is located in the Historic Brumby Hall and houses a private collection of memorabilia related to Gone with the Wind , both the book and the film . The William Root House Museum and Garden
1326-413: Is now made up of a Senate (the upper house ) and a House of Representatives (the lower house ). The Senate has 56 members while the House of Representatives has 180. Members from each body serve for two years, but have no limit to the number of times they can be re-elected. Both senators and representatives are elected from their constituents' districts. The Georgia Constitution stipulates that members of
1404-534: Is responsible to the City Council for all city operations. The City Council also appoints the city attorney who serves as the city's chief legal officer and the City Clerk who maintains all the city's records. Terms of office are for four years and the number of terms a member may serve are unlimited. There are seven councilmen, each representing a separate ward. In 2022 the median household income
1482-515: Is the oldest continuously occupied residence in Marietta. The original barn, milk house, smokehouse and well house remain on the property. The gardens contain the boxwood parterre from the 1870s. Oakton was Major General Loring 's headquarters during the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain in 1864. Marietta was initially selected as the hub for the new Western and Atlantic Railroad and business boomed. By 1838, roadbed and trestles had been built north of
1560-516: Is the oldest wood-frame house still standing in Marietta, built c. 1845 . Once owned by William Root, one of Marietta's earliest citizens and merchants whose drugstore was located in the Square. The Big Chicken , which currently sits on top of a KFC restaurant, has been a landmark on U.S. 41 and Roswell Road since 1963. Miramax Films and Disney filmed scenes of the 1995 movie Gordy here. The 2014 film Dumb and Dumber To filmed
1638-586: Is water. Marietta has a humid subtropical climate ( Köppen climate classification Cfa ). Marietta falls under the USDA 7b Plant Hardiness zone . As of the 2020 United States census , there were 60,972 people, 24,554 households, and 13,788 families residing in the city. At the 2010 census, there were 56,641 people and 22,261 households. The population density was 2,684.1 per square mile (1,036.3/km ). There were 25,227 housing units at an average density of 1,152.6 per square mile (445.0/km ). The racial make-up
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#17327826279381716-807: The Fletcher House hotel in 1855 after it was purchased by Dix Fletcher. The Fletcher as it was called was where the Great Locomotive Chase began. While some may claim it started in Big Shanty (now Kennesaw ), it began at the Fletcher House. James Andrews, a civilian working with the Union Army, made his way down to Marietta along with disguised Union soldiers in April 1862. On the night of April 11, Andrews and some of
1794-677: The Georgia Constitution Article III Section II Paragraph IV: The presiding officer of the Senate is the President of the Senate or Lieutenant Governor. Like the United States Senate , a President Pro Tempore is elected by the Senate from among its members. The President Pro Tempore acts as president in case of the temporary disability of the President. In case of the death, resignation, or permanent disability of
1872-725: The National Register of Historic Places (these include Northwest Marietta , Whitlock Avenue , Washington Avenue, and Church-Cherokee Streets). The city's visitor center is located in the historic train depot . Downtown is the town square and former location of the county courthouse. The square is the site of several cultural productions and public events, including a weekly farmers' market. The Marietta Players perform semi-professional theater year-round. The historic Strand Theatre has been renovated back to its original design and features live theatre, concerts, classic films, and other events. The Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art
1950-518: The U.S. state of Georgia . It is bicameral , consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives . Each of the General Assembly's 236 members serve two-year terms and are directly elected by constituents of their district. The Constitution of Georgia vests all legislative power with the General Assembly. Both houses have similar powers, though each has unique duties as well. For example,
2028-1141: The public schools in Marietta proper are operated by the Marietta City Schools (MCS), while the remainder of the schools in Cobb County, but outside the city limits, is operated by the Cobb County School District , including all of the county's other cities. MCS has one high school, Marietta High School , grades 9-12; a middle school , Marietta Middle School, grades 7 and 8; Marietta Sixth Grade Academy; and several elementary schools : A.L. Burruss, Dunleith, Hickory Hills, Lockheed, Marietta Center for Advanced Academics, Park Street, Sawyer Road, and West Side. Many residents of Marietta attend Cobb County public schools, such as Joseph Wheeler High School, Sprayberry High School, Alan C. Pope High School, and Walton High School. These schools are known to compete fiercely in athletics, especially basketball, as both Wheeler and Marietta High School frequently produce D-1 players. The town of Marietta
2106-441: The 28th day, bills passed by one chamber will "cross over" to the other, hence why the day is known as "Crossover Day." After Crossover Day, no new bills will be considered. If a bill, after having crossed over to the other chamber, is amended in committee on on the floor, it will have to return to the original chamber for final approval. Further amendments may be made, and the bill will move back and forth until both chambers agree. If
2184-514: The Assembly has moved four different times when the state capital changed its location. The first location of the Assembly was Savannah , then Augusta and Louisville , moving from there to Milledgeville , and finally to Atlanta in 1868. By January 1777 Savannah had become the capital of Georgia—when the former colony declared independence from Britain. The legislature, then a unicameral body, met there in 1777–1778—retreating to Augusta when
2262-619: The British captured the city. They were not in Augusta long before it was captured by the British in 1779. Augusta changed hands three times during the war, finally returning to American possession in July 1781. They stayed in Augusta until the British left Savannah in May 1782 and the legislature returned to the capital. Between 1783 and 1785, the Georgia General Assembly met in both Savannah and Augusta—moving from there when tensions arose between
2340-486: The Center occupies the entire building with the first floor containing an event rental space, Museum Store and staff offices. The second floor features the Center's exhibits and gallery spaces. The third floor contains the collections storage and the rest of the staff offices. 33°57′10″N 84°33′01″W / 33.95276°N 84.55017°W / 33.95276; -84.55017 Marietta, Georgia Marietta
2418-521: The General Assembly is not sitting, legislative committees may still meet to discuss specific issues. In cases of emergency, the Governor can summon a special session of the Assembly. Days in special session do not count towards the 40-day constitutional limit. Both the House and Senate are organized into various legislative committees. All bills introduced in the General Assembly will be referred to at least one committee. Committee chairs usually come from
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2496-402: The General Assembly, and receive the governor's signature. In each chamber, the number of votes required to pass a bill is determined according to the number of seats in the chamber, not merely the number of votes cast. Therefore, a bill must receive 91 votes in the House (a majority of its membership) and 29 votes in the Senate, regardless of the number of legislators voting. In the case of a tie,
2574-614: The President or in the event of the succession of the President to the executive power, the President Pro Tempore becomes President. The Senate also has as an officer the Secretary of the Senate. The House of Representatives elects its own Speaker and a Speaker Pro Tempore. The Speaker Pro Tempore becomes Speaker in case of the death, resignation, or permanent disability of the Speaker. The Speaker Pro Tempore serves until
2652-564: The Raiders, planned to seize a train and proceed north toward the city of Chattanooga , destroying the railroad on their way. They hoped, in so doing, to isolate Chattanooga from Atlanta and bring about the downfall of the Confederate stronghold. The Raiders boarded a waiting train on the morning of April 12, 1862, along with other passengers. Shortly after, the train made a scheduled stop in the town of Big Shanty, now known as Kennesaw. When
2730-504: The Senate must be citizens of the United States, at least 25 years old, a citizen of the state of Georgia at least two years, and a legal resident of the district the senator was elected to. Members of the House of Representatives must be citizens of the United States, at least 21 years old, a Georgia citizen for at least two years, and a legal resident of the district the representative was elected for at least one year. According to
2808-456: The building was completed ( slightly under budget ) and occupied on June 15, 1889. Notably, the dome atop the capitol building is plated with real gold, most of which came from the Dahlonega, Georgia area. The roofing gives rise to local colloquialisms—for instance, if one knowledgeable Georgian wanted to ask another what the General Assembly was doing, he might ask what was happening "under
2886-402: The call for the extraordinary session, and, if the vacancy occurs after the call but before the special session has concluded, then the governor must issue a writ of special election within 5 days of the occurrence. In each case, the writ of special election must designate a day on which the election will be held, which must be no less than 30 days and no more than 60 days after the governor issues
2964-542: The city are : The city operates Marietta Power under the auspices of the Board of Lights & Water. Interstate 75 and U.S. 41 run through the eastern part of the city. State routes 3, 5, and 120 also run through Marietta. CobbLinc , Marietta/Cobb County's Transit System and Xpress GA Buses serve the City. The CSX freight trains between Atlanta and Chattanooga ( Western & Atlantic Subdivision) still run
3042-425: The city designated as Georgia's state capital, donating the property where Atlanta's first city hall was constructed. The constitutional convention agreed and the people voted to ratify the decision on April 20, 1868. The Georgia General Assembly first convened in Atlanta on July 4, 1868. In 1884, the legislature appropriated one million dollars to build a new State Capitol . Construction began October 26, 1884, and
3120-429: The city. In 1840, political wrangling stopped construction for a time and, in 1842, the railroad's new management moved the hub from Marietta to an area that became Atlanta. In 1850, when the railroad began operation, Marietta shared in the resulting prosperity. The businessman and politician John Glover arrived in 1848. A popular figure, Glover was elected mayor when the city incorporated in 1852. Another early resident
3198-472: The community to sit on the city's various boards and commissions, ensuring that a broad cross-section of the town is represented in the city government. The City Council appoints the City Manager, the city's chief executive officer. The Council-Manager relationship is comparable to that of a board of directors and CEO in a private company or corporation. The City Manager appoints city department heads and
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3276-492: The eastern part of Marietta, with access from exits 261, 263, 265, and 267. Downtown Atlanta is 20 miles (32 km) to the southeast, and Cartersville is 24 miles (39 km) to the northwest. According to the United States Census Bureau , Marietta has a total area of 23.2 square miles (60.0 km ), of which 23.1 square miles (59.8 km ) is land and 0.077 square miles (0.2 km ), or 0.38%,
3354-674: The fires. In April 1862, James Andrews, a civilian working with the Union Army , came to Marietta, along with a small party of Union soldiers dressed in civilian clothing. The group spent the night in the Fletcher House hotel (later known as the Kennesaw House and now the home of the Marietta Museum of History) located immediately in front of the Western and Atlantic Railroad. Andrews and his men, who later became known as
3432-495: The gold dome." The General Assembly meets in regular session on the second Monday in January for no longer than 40 legislative (rather than calendar) days each year. Neither the House nor the Senate can adjourn during a regular session for longer than three days or meet in any place other than the state capitol without the other house's consent. The legislative session usually lasts from January until late March or early April. When
3510-737: The hijacking. All were tried as spies, convicted and hanged. General William Tecumseh Sherman invaded the town during the Atlanta Campaign in summer 1864. In November 1864, General Hugh Kilpatrick set the town ablaze, the first strike in Sherman's March to the Sea . Sherman's troops crossed the Chattahoochee River at a shallow section known as the Palisades, after burning the Marietta Paper Mills near
3588-658: The interior. The few original parts of the building are the wooden staircases and some of the fireplaces. The 1979 renovation saw the top two floors were converted into offices, with the bottom being the Brickworks restaurant . Finally, in 1996, the Marietta Museum of History (now the Marietta History Center) assumed occupancy of the second floor then took over the third floor after the Junior League and Southern Baseball Federation left. Since 2010,
3666-558: The local press, portrayed Frank as sexually depraved and captured the public's attention. An eleventh-hour commutation by Governor John Slaton of Frank's death sentence to life imprisonment because of problems with the case against him created great local outrage. A mob threatened the governor to the extent that the Georgia National Guard had to be called to defend him and he left the state immediately with his political career over. Another mob, systematically organized for
3744-473: The majority party, bills that are introduced by members of the majority are much more likely to be heard. The vast majority of legislation considered by the Assembly is introduced by the majority party. Committees will hear testimony from a bill's sponsor, as well as experts in the public and private sectors and concerned citizens. Members of the committee may ask questions of the sponsor. Committees usually amend bills under their consideration; an amended version of
3822-407: The majority party. Committee chairs determine the business of the committee, including which bills get a hearing. Each house of the General Assembly may determine procedural rules governing its own employees. The General Assembly as a whole, or each house separately, has the ability to create interim committees. At the beginning of each two-year term, the House elects a speaker , who is always from
3900-499: The majority party. Unlike in the federal House of Representatives , the speaker usually presides over sittings of the House. There is also a speaker pro tempore, who presides in the absence of the speaker. The Lieutenant Governor of Georgia is the ex officio president of the State Senate. The lieutenant governor is elected for a four-year term in a statewide vote along with the governor. The lieutenant governor does not have
3978-700: The members of the General Assembly adjourned in fall 1864, reconvening briefly in Macon in 1865. As the American Civil War came to a close with the federal government in military control of Georgia, the legislature reconvened at the Capitol in Milledgeville. In 1867, Major General John Pope , military governor of Georgia, called for an assembly in Atlanta to hold a constitutional convention . At that time Atlanta officials moved once again to have
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#17327826279384056-487: The men spent the night at the Fletcher House. A historic reproduction of what the room may have looked like has been re-created at the Marietta Museum of History, in the room that the men supposedly slept. The men, along with their leader James Andrews boarded the train on April 12 with the rest of the passengers. The Kennesaw House was one of the only buildings in Marietta not burned to the ground during William Tecumseh Sherman 's Atlanta Campaign , partly because Fletcher
4134-472: The mouth of Sope Creek . The Marietta Confederate Cemetery , with the graves of over 3,000 Confederate soldiers killed during the Battle of Atlanta, is located in the city. In 1892, the city established a public school system . It included a Marietta High School and Waterman Street School for white students. A school for black students was also created on Lemon Street. The state of Georgia did not provide
4212-643: The origination of appropriations bills only occurs in the House, while the Senate is tasked with confirmation of the Governor's appointments. The General Assembly meets in the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta . The General Assembly, which is the legislative branch of the state's government, was created in 1777 during the American Revolution —it is older than the United States Congress . During its existence
4290-406: The other passengers alighted for breakfast, Andrews and the Raiders stole the engine and the car behind it, which carried the fuel. The engine, called The General , and Andrews' Raiders had begun the episode now known as the Great Locomotive Chase . Andrews and the Raiders failed in their mission. He and all of his men were caught within two weeks, including two men who had arrived late and missed
4368-411: The power to introduce legislation. Before taking office senators and representatives must swear (or affirm) an oath—stipulated by state law. A majority of the members to which each house is entitled constitutes a quorum to transact business. A smaller number may adjourn from day to day and compel the presence of its absent members. In order for a bill to become law, it must be passed by both chambers of
4446-472: The power to make all laws not inconsistent with this Constitution, and not repugnant to the Constitution of the United States, which it shall deem necessary and proper for the welfare of the state." Moreover, the powers the Constitution gives the Assembly include land use restrictions to protect and preserve the environment and natural resources; the creation, use and disciplining through court martial of
4524-567: The presiding officer of each chamber may cast the deciding vote. Some motions require more than an absolute majority to pass. A resolution to amend the state constitution, for instance, requires a two-thirds vote in both chambers (121 votes in the House and 38 votes in the Senate). All senators and representatives are entitled to introduce bills and resolutions. Bills are intended to have the force of law, while resolutions may or may not have any practical effect. Bills and resolutions are referred to
4602-566: The purpose, abducted Frank from prison, drove him to Marietta and hanged him. The leaders of the abduction included past, current and future elected local, county and state officials. There were two state legislators, the mayor, a former governor, a clergyman, two former Superior Court justices and an ex-sheriff. In reaction, Jewish activists created the Anti-Defamation League , to work to educate Americans about Jewish life and culture and to prevent anti-Semitism. The Big Chicken
4680-539: The second IB World School district in Georgia authorized to offer the IB Middle Years Program (MYP) for grades 6-10. MCS is one of only a few school systems nationwide able to provide the full IB (K-12) continuum. The Marietta Campus of Kennesaw State University , formerly known as Southern Polytechnic State University (SPSU) before being merged into Kennesaw State, and Life University are located in Marietta, serving more than 20,000 students in more than 90 programs of study. The city has six historic districts , some on
4758-439: The second year of a term, the governor must issue a writ of special election within ten days of the vacancy occurring, and, if the vacancy occurs after the end of the legislative session in the second year of a term, then the governor may choose to issue a writ of special election. But, if the vacancy exists at the time that an extraordinary session is called, then the governor must issue a writ of special election within 2 days after
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#17327826279384836-441: The state an independent Republic . On January 21, Assembly delegates (secessionists finishing with a slight majority of delegates) celebrated their decision by a public signing of the Ordinance of Secession outside of the State Capitol. Later that year, the legislature also voted to send $ 100,000 to South Carolina for "the relief of Charlestonians" who suffered a disastrous fire in December 1861. With General Sherman 's approach,
4914-437: The state. Paragraph V of Article III Section VI states that: Members of the Georgia General Assembly maintain two important privileges during their time in office. First, no member of either house of the Assembly can be arrested during sessions of the General Assembly or during committee meetings except in cases of treason , felony , or " breach of the peace ". Also, members are not liable for anything they might say in either
4992-410: The two chambers cannot agree on the final version of a bill by the end of the session, the bill is not passed. Whenever a vacancy occurs in the General Assembly, an event that occurs whenever a member dies, resigns, or moves from the district from which he was elected, it is filled according to Georgia law and the Constitution. If the vacancy occurs anytime prior to the end of the legislative session in
5070-439: The two cities, causing then Governor Lyman Hall to officially reside in both places. On February 22, 1785, the General Assembly held its last meeting in Savannah—Augusta had become the official capital due to pressure from the general populace to have their capital in the center of the state. As the population dispersed—shifting the geographic center, it was determined that the state's capital needed to move as well. A commission
5148-465: The wife of the U.S. Senator and Superior Court judge Thomas Willis Cobb . The county is named for Cobb. Homes were built by early settlers near the Cherokee town of Big Shanty (now Kennesaw ) before 1824. The first plot was laid out in 1833. Like most towns, Marietta had a square ( Marietta Square ) in the center with a courthouse. The Georgia General Assembly legally recognized the community on December 19, 1834. Built in 1838, Oakton House
5226-545: The writ. Members of the General Assembly receive salaries provided by law, so long as that salary does not increase before the end of the term during which the increase becomes effective. Members of the Georgia General Assembly currently earn $ 17,000 a year. Each house holds the responsibility of judging the election, returns, and qualifications of its own members. Also, each house has the power to punish its own members for disorderly misconduct. Punishments for such conduct include: However, no member may be expelled except upon
5304-420: Was $ 67,589 and the per capita income was $ 40,767. About 12.8% of the population were below the poverty line . Dobbins Air Reserve Base on the south side of town and a Lockheed Martin manufacturing plant are among the major industries in the city. The Lockheed Georgia Employees Credit Union is based in Marietta. According to Marietta's 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the top employers within
5382-536: Was 52.7% White , 31.5% African American , 0.1% Native American , 3.0% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 9.1% from other races and 3.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 20.6% of the population. There were 23,895 households, of which 27.8% had children under 18 living with them, 35.4% were married couples living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.5% were non-families. 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.9% had someone living alone who
5460-415: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39, and the average family size was 3.05. 22.4% of the population were under the age of 18, 14.1% from 18 to 24, 39.4% from 25 to 44, 15.7% from 45 to 64 and 8.3% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.3 males. For every 101 females age 18 and over, there were 100.3 males. Incorporated as
5538-415: Was Carey Cox, a physician, who promoted a "water cure" that attracted tourists to the area. The Cobb County Medical Society recognizes him as the county's first physician. The Georgia Military Institute was built in 1851 and the first bank opened in 1855. During the 1850s, fire destroyed much of the city on three separate occasions. By the time the Civil War began in 1861, Marietta had recovered from
5616-508: Was a Mason , and his son-in-law was a Union spy . The building, like many others on the Marietta square was converted to a war hospital for the Confederate Army and later Union Army. In 1920, the first floor was renovated and converted to retail shops. In 1979, the entire building was renovated. The renovation included removing the white facade from the building to expose the original brickwork while completely demolishing
5694-418: Was appointed by the legislature in 1786 to find a suitable location that was central to the new demography. The commission recommended Louisville, which would become Georgia's first planned capital and would hold her first capitol building. Due to the fact that the capital would have to be built from the ground up, and because of numerous construction delays, it took a decade to build the city. The name Louisville
5772-477: Was chosen by the General Assembly in honor of King Louis XVI of France for France's aid during the Revolutionary War . The new state house, a two-story 18th century Gregorian building of red brick, was completed in 1796. The Legislature designated Louisville the "permanent seat" of Georgia's government. Yet, further western expansion created the need for another new state capital. The capitol building
5850-423: Was constructed in Marietta in 1963. In 1963, Atherton's Drugstore, a store on Marietta Square, exploded on Halloween night, killing 6 people and injuring 23 others. Located near the center of Cobb County, between Kennesaw to the northwest and Smyrna to the southeast. U.S. Route 41 and State Route 3 run through the city northeast of downtown as Cobb Parkway, and Interstate 75 runs parallel to it through
5928-547: Was named Milledgeville in honor of Governor John Milledge . The new Capitol took two years to complete and was a brick construction in the Gothic Revival style. The legislature convened The Georgia Secession Convention of 1861 in the Milledgeville statehouse on January 16, 1861. On January 19, delegates voted for Georgia to secede from the Union—208 in favor with 89 against—drafting a new constitution, and declaring
6006-474: Was purchased by Jefferson County and used as a courthouse, but the building had to be torn down because it became unsound. A plaque marks the location of the old Capitol. In 1804, the state government decided that yet another capital, would be needed. Subsequently, an act was passed authorizing construction of a new capital city on 3,240 acres (13 km ) in the area currently known as Baldwin County . The city
6084-431: Was the L&N's St. Louis, Missouri - Evansville, Iindiana - Atlanta Georgian which ended service on April 30, 1971. (Until 1968 the train also had a northern leg from Evansville to Chicago.) The Marietta Daily Journal is published in the city. East Marietta National Little League won the 1983 Little League World Series , defeating the team from Barahona, Dominican Republic in the world championship. All of
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