Although Marietta, Georgia has seen enormous growth in recent decades, it is still a small town steeped in history and Southern traditions. The heart of the city is Marietta Square, which offers visitors quality entertainment, dining and shopping. Now, Marietta merchants are pooling resources to bring more business to their shops and the Marietta Square.
Business owners have organized a group called The Branding Project, and a "Here and Now" marketing campaign that will promote downtown Marietta as the place for shopping, dining and entertainment.
The city of Marietta gave the group $10,000 last week and the Downtown Marietta Development Authority on Thursday also agreed to give $10,000. The money will allow the group to start a website and pay for promotional items to hand out at special events on the Square.
The group has also scheduled events to generate traffic. A Marietta Square Artists Market on Mill Street will open the second Saturday of each month, April 9th-Nov. 12th, and a JazzFeast with musicians playing at local restaurants is set for Oct. 1st. The ever popular Marietta Square Farmers' Market will make its 2011 debut on Saturday April 2nd from 9AM-12PM.
With many more events planned for the warm weather season, Marietta Square is certain to draw locals and visitors alike, who will be captivated by all its warmth and charm.
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