GovDelivery Live
June 2011 Award Winner
Marietta, GA
With a growing population – now at 67,000 - and its focus on establishing a unique blend of small-town values and big-city opportunities, Marietta, Ga. is a hotspot for community events and betterment projects.
Accordingly, local officials have realized the importance of engaging with residents through its E-News weekly newsletter, emergency alerts and a mix of social media. Marietta has sent out more than 1.1 million personalized messages to residents since launching GovDelivery in early 2009 on such topics as Concerts on the Square, neighborhood events, community development projects and employment opportunities.
