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Marietta to improve West Park Square

Changes to Marietta’s West Park Square should be completed by the end of April. Courtesy of Marietta
Changes to Marietta’s West Park Square should be completed by the end of April. Courtesy of Marietta
By Carolyn Cunningham
Feb 9, 2018

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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