Marietta is governed by a mayor and seven-member city council who serve four-year terms, while the day-to-day administration is handled by the City Manager, who is appointed by the city council.
Head Official: Mayor Bill Dunaway (R) (since 2002; current term expires January 2006)
Total Number of City Employees: 750 (2004)
City Information: City of Marietta, 205 Lawrence St., Marietta, GA 30061; telephone (770)794-5530