A groundbreaking ceremony was held Jan. 29 by Marietta officials for improvements to West Park Square on the Historic Marietta Square.

Marietta spokeswoman Lindsey Wiles said the project should be completed by the end of April.

Improvements will include extra sidewalk space and the replacement of existing trees, including the addition of an extra tree along West Park Square.

Information: MariettaGa.gov.

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Austin Walters died from an overdose in 2021 after taking a Xanax pill laced with fentanyl, his father said. A new law named after Austin and aimed at preventing deaths from fentanyl has resulted in its first convictions in Georgia, prosecutors said. (Family photo)

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