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Marietta registers for Citizens’ Government Academy

Marietta residents and business owners, over the age of 18, may apply to participate in the free Citizens’ Government Academy by Feb. 25. Courtesy of Marietta
Marietta residents and business owners, over the age of 18, may apply to participate in the free Citizens’ Government Academy by Feb. 25. Courtesy of Marietta
By Carolyn Cunningham
Feb 2, 2018

Marietta officials have opened registration for the Citizens’ Government Academy.

This free seven-week course will begin on Feb. 28.

The course is designed to acquaint Marietta residents and business owners with the structure of city government and provide tours of city facilities by city staff.

A reception and graduation ceremony will complete the course at 7 p.m. April 11 at the City Council meeting.

The academy is open to any city resident or business owner over the age of 18.

Register by Feb. 25 with Pam Peacock at ppeacock@MariettaGa.gov.

Information: Peacock, in the City Manager’s Office, at 770-794-5506, MariettaGa.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1494.

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