Marietta is calling all civic-minded folks to hit the books on city government. The City has rolled out a free, seven-week crash course starting March 21, for any resident or business owner over 18 keen on getting the lowdown on local governance, announced the City of Marietta. Enthusiasts and the curious can now sign up for the Citizens' Government Academy, aimed at demystifying the city's workings and providing an up close and personal look at the gears of government.
Twenty-five slots are up for grabs on a first-come, first-serve basis. Participants can expect a mix of lectures and tours, all served up by the city staff. Marks your calendars—a reception and graduation shindig is locked in for May 8, at the City Council meeting. An array of city facilities will play host to the sessions, showcasing the intricacies of municipal services and fielding all manner of questions.
Sure as the sun, the detailed schedule's online, ready for perusal by anyone hungry for knowledge or just a peek behind the bureaucratic curtains. "Classes will meet in and tour various city facilities," Marietta officials said in a civic alert on their website. Calling all civic buffs and casual learners alike—take a shot at government studies, straight from those running the show.
Don't drag your feet though—the registration clock's ticking down to the March 8 deadline. For more info, Kelly Mabry's your go-to in the City Manager’s Office, reachable at 770-794-5506, or shoot her an email at: [email protected]. And for the digital savvy out there, sign-ups and schedules are a click away on their website.
