Marietta City Council convened Thursday evening to cover various topics including progress on critical infrastructure projects and continued public concern over the city’s response to homelessness Mayor Josh Schlicher updated council on the sinkhole on Fourth and Marion streets and reinforced concrete placement will begin next week full completion is expected to take longer than initially projected Schlicher announced a May 9 groundbreaking ceremony for the city’s levee project Councilman Mike Scales praised city staff for preparing the tax budget a month ahead of schedule with a public hearing slated for May 15 at 7 p.m well ahead of the July 10 deadline to submit the budget to the Washington County Auditor City Auditor Heather Scales and other officials were commended for their efficiency saving the city an estimated $1,000 in avoided special meeting costs “This is the first time since I’ve been on council that we didn’t need extra meetings to get the budget ready,” said Scales residents expressed gratitude for the recent closure of an encampment near Douglas Avenue on Harmar Hill but raised new objections to a proposed homeless resource center at 315 Third St Speakers warned that placing such a facility in the downtown district particularly so close to local cultural venues like the theater would discourage tourism and harm businesses “The integrity of our community must not be compromised,” said Steve Parlin “Supporting the vulnerable is essential but not at the expense of the whole.” location as “absolutely wrong,” citing concerns about safety and downtown aesthetics He referenced statements by a city official suggesting the shelter would prioritize services for individuals with active drug use or criminal histories was a misguided approach that failed both residents and the homeless population more suitable locations that wouldn’t risk harming our city’s only vibrant draw: our downtown,” Harrison said Council passed several ordinances and resolutions Thursday evening ¯ Ordinance 187 allows the Director of Public Safety and Service to install GPS tracking devices on city service vehicles The move is intended to improve oversight and accountability of the city’s vehicle fleet Safety and Service Director Steve Wetz emphasized the urgency of passing the ordinance sharing a recent incident in which a service truck was stolen from a cemetery and not noticed until several days later ¯ Resolution 57 approves the purchase of property located in the City of Marietta from Floyd David Keerps a one-third interest; Daniel Charles Keerps The land is currently being used as a city street ¯ Ordinance 182 declaring that two contiguous parcels of city-owned property in Marietta — one approximately 139 feet in length and the other approximately 184 feet in length both located between Gilman Avenue and the Muskingum River — are not needed for municipal purposes; authorizing and directing the director of public safety and service to advertise for bids and enter into a lease agreement for the properties; and requiring the director to return all bids along with a recommendation for acceptance to council within 15 days of the bid opening ¯ Ordinance 188 reallocates a $62,114.74 backlog grant to cover personnel-related expenses in the city including $40,162.50 in salaries and wages and OPERS (Ohio Public Employees Retirement System) The ordinance was passed unanimously after suspending the second and third readings ¯ Ordinance 189 includes $442,820 in capital upgrades for the city’s water facilities along with $74,003 earmarked for charitable services under the water fund and $24,870 for a community development recapture initiative The next regularly scheduled Marietta City Council meeting will be May 15 at 7:30 p.m The Marietta Water Department and Triton Construction will be connecting the new North Hills transmission line on .. | https://www.mariettatimes.com | 740-373-2121 Media Email: news@cobbcommunications.org Powered by I.F. 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they’re not looking for other suspects Anyone with information is urged to contact the Cobb County Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit at (770) 499-3945 Mark Krivchenia expresses his concern with recent cuts to the AmeriCorps service programs during a protest Saturday at Muskingum Park in Marietta more than 100 protestors gathered Saturday afternoon at the Muskingum Park Gazebo for a “Day of Action” rally focusing on support for AmeriCorps programs and the rights of federal workers live music and community members’ and advocacy organizations’ calls to action The rally was part of a nationwide effort to draw attention to recent changes impacting AmeriCorps and other national service programs a longtime Marietta resident and Friends of the Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge president shared how a planned volunteer project on Buckley Island was disrupted after the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps team assigned to the area was demobilized shortly after arrival which had previously assisted with hurricane recovery and trail building across the Southeast was expected to stay for a month but left after one week “These were young people doing valuable community service,” said Krivchenia “They were helping with tree planting and building educational trails.” a large portion of AmeriCorps’ national staff has been laid off and hundreds of millions of dollars in grant funding have been reduced The crowd was encouraged to contact elected representatives and visit the nonprofit advocacy website Voices for National Service for more information addresses the National Treasury Employees Union’s concerns surrounding the current presidential administration during a protest Saturday at Muskingum Park in Marietta local musician Sherm Koons performed original songs about environmental protection and community resilience titled “Frack Man,” highlighted concerns about proposed fracking activities in Wayne National Forest “We’re not going to let them do it,” Koons said before beginning the performance referencing ongoing resistance to natural gas development in public lands chief steward of National Treasury Employees Union Chapter 190 that represents some workers at the Bureau of the Fiscal Service in Parkersburg shared concerns over executive orders and changes to federal work policies including reductions in telework options and alternative work schedules and the broader impact of recent administrative changes “The current administration’s policies are undermining the workforce that keeps our government functioning,” he said Engle went on to say that the implementation of executive orders restricting telework and flexible work schedules has led to frustration and burnout among many federal workers Sherm Koons sings folk protest songs during Saturday afternoon’s protest at Muskingum Park in Marietta “The flexibility that many federal employees once had allowed them to balance their personal lives with their professional responsibilities,” he 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editions Watch today's top stories and most popular videos which provide you with features like past/future radar and customizable layers Trust us to help you plan the best day possible with the most accurate weather forecast available Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose presented the senior students with more information on the voting registration process MARIETTA — Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose visited Marietta High School on Thursday to encourage graduating seniors to become registered voters Seniors at the high school were given the opportunity to participate in a mock student vote run by the program Grads Vote Ohio a statewide initiative with the goal to prepare high school graduates for the voter registration process and participation voter registration packets are distributed to high schools in Ohio to provide future voters with more information LaRose has visited high schools in Ohio to speak with students and help them engage in a mock vote experience “All of these students are either 18 already or will soon be turning 18 so we want to remind them that part of what’s in their future very soon is the ability to be part of the team that runs elections,” said LaRose “They’ll get that experience on how it works but at a bare minimum they should be voters.” Seniors at Marietta High School cast their ballot at the mock student vote in the high school auditorium on Thursday Partnering with the Washington County Board of Elections the high school auditorium was packed with participating students and a row of voting booths for the mock vote that took place Thursday afternoon The students voted on the ballot which consisted of three questions: * What should the official restaurant of Ohio be The ballot consisted of three questions that students were to vote on using systems provided by the Washington County Board of Elections Each student voted at a booth and cast their ballot which earned them a voter sticker The exercise was meant to show the students how the voting process works and what they can expect when they vote in official elections “This demonstration showed them how easy it works and there’s no reason to be intimidated by it because it’s pretty simple,” said LaRose LaRose spoke to the students about the importance of voting and spoke on the personal experiences he had when he was their age and became a registered voter That means we can mail a ballot to your home and you can sit there at your own kitchen table and vote your ballot and then mail it back to us,” said LaRose Students were able to ask questions about anything related to the voting process They asked questions such as “how do I vote if I go to college in another state?” or “where do I go to update my voter registration?” Grads Vote Ohio is a statewide program that helps graduating high school seniors learn more about voter registration the votes were in and he explained how ballots are counted The answers to the questions were revealed and the students fully engaged in the activity “As I was handing them their stickers they were like ‘yeah that was easy’ and I reminded them that next year instead of voting for their favorite country music singer member of Congress etc.” said LaRose Amber Phipps can be reached at aphipps@newsandsentinel.com Marietta High School seniors participated in the mock student vote on the stage in the auditorium Each student lined up to cast their ballot and earn a voter sticker Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose demonstrated how the state breaks a tie by flipping a coin Two high school seniors participated in the exercise with LaRose Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose answered questions from the students and audience on Thursday about voting in the state of Ohio The City of Marietta issued a boil advisory this afternoon for water customers on City View Avenue and Strecker Hill Customers in that area who may have experienced a loss of water service or pressure are advised to rapid boil drinking water or water used in food preparation for two minutes following restoration of water service The announcement says customers should flush their service lines using cold water lines only until the water is clear Brown or cloudy water due to mineral deposits or air are normal discolorations after an interruption in service The water department estimates 10-12 customers are affected Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInATLANTA (Atlanta News First) - Two teens were shot Monday afternoon in Marietta and the gunman remains at large Marietta police officers were called to Roosevelt Circle at around 1:24 p.m a second call was dispatched about another person shot They believe both victims went in different directions after they were shot one of the victims was taken to Wellstar Kennestone hospital and the other was taken to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta “with what appear to be non-life-threatening injuries,” they said The exact ages of the victims are not known Police believe the shooting happened at the intersection of North Marietta Parkway and Allgood Road This is near the Elizabeth Porter Park & Playground A large area is blocked off by crime scene tape and K9 officers are working the scene “Detectives and officers are on scene conducting interviews and collecting evidence,” police said in a statement and no additional information is available at this time.” They believe there is only one suspect and that they all were some sort of acquaintances Police do not believe that there is a danger to the community Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call the Marietta Police Department The Marietta City Schools Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the hiring of Mary Schaeffer as the next superintendent of the district Schaeffer has been the superintendent for the Woodmore Local School District since 2022 She earned her bachelor’s degree in education from Bowling Green State University and went on to earn both her master’s and doctor of education degrees at Ashland University in Ohio and they both brought a tremendous amount of experience and expertise to the role,” Board President Cody Parman said “These two candidates complemented each other in many ways Schaeffer is going to be a tremendous fit here and just what we need.” Parman said the board selected Schaeffer unanimously following an extensive nationwide search process He said after a comprehensive selection journey that began in January the district worked with Finding Leaders consulting firm to identify the ideal candidate adding the search involved multiple stages “We had a very extensive process,” Parman said “They made over 60 contacts and narrowed down to about 20 applications ultimately interviewing six highly recommended candidates.” He said the selection process included in-depth interviews reference checks and a final stakeholder interview where administrators teachers and students could ask questions directly He said this brought them to their final two candidates with Schaeffer being the board’s choice “I think she’s a fighter,” Board Member Sam Tuten said and I’m excited to see how that pairs up.” who could not attend Tuesday’s meeting said in a statement Wednesday she was excited to get started “I am honored to have been selected to serve as the new superintendent of Marietta City Schools and I’m excited to join a district with a proud tradition of excellence,” Schaeffer said “It is a privilege to work in partnership with the Marietta Board of Education our outstanding staff and the entire community we will collaborate to support every student and ensure a bright future for Marietta’s schools.” Schaeffer will also be working under a bridge contract from May 1 to July 31 before her official contract begins The board also thanked Acting Superintendent Alison Woods for her work “We practically blindsided Ali (Woods) and she stepped up to the challenge and has done a tremendous amount of work,” Parman said and we’re so appreciative of those employees who have stepped up to fill the gaps during this time.” “I just want to thank Ali (Woods) as well,” Tuten said “I appreciate you doing that and leading us through this year.” Woods said the district will host a retirement reception during the May 19 board meeting beginning at 5 p.m She said the event will feature snacks and cake followed by a special presentation recognizing staff members who are concluding their educational careers “Everybody is welcome to come,” Woods said “I’ll be sending an invitation out to the district so that everybody will be welcome to come.” 16 Atlanta Bars Serving the Best Nonalcoholic Drinks The Best New Restaurants Around Atlanta, May 2025 The Best Happy Hour Deals in Atlanta Atlanta isn’t really a 24/7 kind of town, so the options for around-the-clock dining are limited to mainly fast food. However, there are a few restaurants where hungry Atlantans can sit down and grab a bite no matter the time of day. From pho and waffles to fried jumbo shrimp, doughnuts, and Korean barbecue at 3 a.m. these Atlanta-area restaurants stay open for 24-hour (or nearly) dining This latest update includes the recently opened Original Maxwell Street hot dog and hamburger joint from Chicago, Mr Fries Man, and R. Thomas Deluxe Grill. The restaurants are listed geographically from south to north. Don’t see a favorite 24/7 restaurant listed here? Send Eater Atlanta the details to check out via the tipline for the next update Located in Forest Park next to a BP gas station Las Tortas Ahogadas is where to head for tacos You can also order delivery from 11:30 a.m An Eater Atlanta reader helped us pin this hot dog and hamburger joint on this list Chicago’s Original Maxwell Street recently opened in Atlanta on Campbellton Road The 24-hour eatery serves Polish street hot dogs which adds grilled onions and mustard to your order A post shared by The Original Maxwell Street (@theoriginalmaxwellstreet) There’s not much more to say about this Atlanta-based restaurant institution Atlantans know where to head for 24/7 smothered and plenty of coffee paired with some seriously amazing people-watching especially into the wee hours of the morning Some locations are no longer open 24 hours Check individual Waffle House locations for current hours 20 Walk-Up Windows for Tasty Takeout Around Atlanta 12 Delightful Atlanta Diners Serving Everything From Patty Melts to Fried Catfish Mr Fries Man is a Decatur haunt for heaps of loaded fries This is the perfect chow after a night of cocktails A post shared by Mr. Fries Man™️ (@mr_fries_man) Where to Find 17 of the Most Indulgent Loaded Fries in Los Angeles 18 Restaurants for Fantastic Fries Around Atlanta Metro Cafe Diner opened in downtown Atlanta’s Peachtree Center in 2006 and even baby back ribs and platters of spaghetti at any hour on Fridays and Saturdays) to restock and refresh the menu before returning to all-day and all-night dining at 6 a.m Hours are extended when conventions and larger crowd events are in town Metro Cafe Diner also includes a location open late in Stone Mountain and coffee at two locations: on the edge of the Georgia Tech campus on 10th Street 16 Best Ice Cream Shops to Cool Off on a Hot Atlanta Day 22 Destinations for Doughnuts Around Atlanta though the owners hope its legacy will continue even after the sale 14 Best Vegetarian Restaurants Around Atlanta Best Restaurants Open for Late-Night Grub Around Atlanta Mama’s Cocina Latina on Piedmont Road in the Piedmont Heights neighborhood serves a mix of comfort foods and familiar Mexican dishes like tortas or a grande dinner platter with two enchiladas try the huevos rancheros or Mama’s breakfast with scrambled eggs There’s also a drive-thru window open 24/7 14 Local Restaurants Around Atlanta Featuring a Drive-Thru Window Order Breakfast Tacos and Burritos at These Restaurants Around Atlanta The Landmark Diner in Buckhead is “where the stars meet at night” it’s where people meet up for late-night bites and coffee especially following an evening of bar hopping or an event in town Landmark is fashioned after the traditional northeastern diners with a large menu of breakfast There’s also a 24/7 location on Luckie Street in downtown Atlanta 17 Prime Spots for People Watching Around Atlanta Who couldn’t use a comforting bowl of hot pho and a pot of tea at 1 a.m. Pho 24 on Buford Highway is open nearly 24 hours a day for bowls of pho and banh mi sandwiches The restaurant closes briefly in the early morning to make more pho broth and restock the menu for the day The 24-hour dining options outside the perimeter are extremely limited but Marietta Diner on Cobb Parkway near the Big Chicken has been the place for 24/7 OTP eating since 1995 The Greek diner includes an impressively large menu to satisfy any craving and that includes around-the-clock breakfast dishes There’s also fried chicken and fried catfish Twelve Atlanta Greasy Spoons That Never Close Georgia Diner has been a go-to in Duluth for burgers While the restaurant is no longer open for dining 24/7 (it closes at 11 p.m.) people can still order takeout and delivery from Georgia Diner any time of day or night Georgia Diner’s dining room and drive-thru window both open for service at 8 a.m Even though the name suggests this restaurant is open 24 hours Head here for late-night cravings of all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue 2025) — A Cobb County jury has convicted Donovan Carter of malice murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony for the ambush killing of Kenneth Cunningham Jr Superior Court Judge Julie Jacobs sentenced Carter to life in prison without the possibility of parole 2024—Cunningham’s birthday—Carter disguised himself as an Amazon delivery driver and used an app-based phone number to lure Cunningham out of his apartment in Marietta Carter ambushed Cunningham outside the package room and shot him multiple times in the back as he attempted to flee aided by two off-duty officers who lived at the complex and heard the gunfire Detective Lindsey and other detectives canvassed the area recovered the Amazon vest Carter discarded and secured surveillance footage of the shooting and his getaway vehicle Investigators identified Carter as the suspect using video surveillance and forensic evidence A fingerprint found on a pedestrian gate Carter jumped over just before the shooting was matched to him Marietta Police located Carter in Gwinnett County and recovered the murder weapon from his residence investigators determined Carter was motivated by jealousy over an ex-girlfriend who had begun dating Cunningham Carter had previously threatened Cunningham using another app-based phone number and had surveilled the apartment complex the night before the shooting “This was a calculated and senseless act fueled by jealousy,” said Cobb District Attorney Sonya F “I commend Assistant District Attorneys Jay Winkler and Kim Myers for their work on this case I also want to recognize the Marietta Police Department and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for their thorough investigation “This defendant planned a cold and calculated murder out of jealousy and a desire for control,” Senior Assistant District Attorney Jay Winkler said “What should have been a day of celebration for Mr Cunningham turned into a tragedy for his loved ones because of the defendant’s selfish actions We hope this verdict and sentence provide some measure of comfort to his family and friends as they continue to heal.” Marietta College head coach Jon VanderWal, right, has a discussion with an official during a game against John Carroll last season at Ban Johnson Arena. (Photo by Jay W. Bennett) ANGOLA, Ind. — After an incredible 18-year run as the head coach of the Marietta College men’s basketball program, Jon VanderWal has accepted a new opportunity. VanderWal, who took over the Pioneers in 2007, has accepted the head coaching position at Trine University in Angola, Ind. “I want to start by thanking Coach (Matt) Land and Dr. (Earl) Brooks for making all of this happen,” VanderWal said. “I never thought I would leave Marietta for another Division III job, but I have been extremely impressed by Trine’s campus, facilities, academic offerings, and most importantly its people. It’s a huge change for my family, but we are truly excited to start a new era at Trine and to build on its recent successes.” VanderWal compiled a 341-150 (.695) record at Marietta with nine NCAA Tournament appearances, including a Final Four run in 2021-22. “Coach VanderWal is the perfect choice to continue and build on the men’s basketball success we have had at Trine University,” said Land, assistant vice president for athletics. “Jon has shown that he knows how to develop a culture of success, and how to win at the highest level. He was the first person we spoke with and we are ecstatic that he has decided to help Trine University remain one of the nation’s elite NCAA Division III programs.” Last year, the Pioneers finished 11-14 overall and 5-13 in the Ohio Athletic Conference. “The memory of our men’s basketball national championship in 2024 is still fresh in our minds, and we are eager to return to the pinnacle of NCAA Division III play. Surrounded by players and assistants who already know what it takes to win, Coach VanderWal has the experience, the temperament and the ability to take us back,” said Brooks, Trine University president. Arriving at Marietta in 2007, VanderWal inherited a team that had only reached the NCAA tournament once in the 103 seasons prior to his arrival. Under his leadership, the Pioneers became a force in the OAC, winning or sharing the regular season championship eight times. The team also excelled in NCAA Division III tournament play. In addition to the Final Four run, the team advanced to the Elite Eight in 2015 and 2019 and the Sweet 16 in 2011 and 2017. The OAC honored VanderWal as its Coach of the Year four times. He also received NCAA Division III Region Coach of the Year honors in four seasons and was NCAA Division III Glenn Robinson National Coach of the Year in 2015. Pioneer athletes have experienced similar success under his leadership, with Marietta student-athletes earning 51 All-OAC, 16 All-Great Lakes Region and five All-American honors. Four Marietta players were selected as OAC Player of the Year during VanderWal’s time there. A Cadillac, Mich., native, VanderWal was a standout at the Albion (Michigan) College, where he earned a history degree in 2001. Before his run at Marietta, he served as an assistant at Ohio Wesleyan University, with duties including head junior varsity coach, recruiting coordinator, strength and conditioning coach and academic coordinator. He and his wife Tera have a daughter, Kendall, and son, Trey. COLUMBUS — Next March, the Ohio High School Athletic Association girls and boys basketball state tournaments will ... West Virginia and Rich Rodriguez remained active in the portal, picking up their first running back ... 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All rights reserved Marietta City Schools Acting Superintendent Alison Woods speaks to Board President Cody Parman ahead of Tuesday night’s meeting of the Marietta City Schools Board of Education the board voted to approve Mary Schaeffer as the next superintendent and declared May 6 National Teacher Day Read more from the meeting in Thursday’s edition The Marietta City Schools Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the hiring of Mary Schaeffer as the next superintendent of the district and are looking forward to getting Mary (Schaeffer) here.” Read more about the meeting in the Thursday edition of The Marietta Times He graduated from Waterford High School in 1950 and served in the US Army Dean then worked at Ohio Power Company-AEP for many years He was a member of the Watertown Presbyterian Church American Legion Post #389 in Beverly and he enjoyed NASCAR racing and watching his son’s race on many dirt tracks in the area He later married Rosemary Arnold Downs Henry on February 9 He is survived by his wife Rosemary; three sons Dwight Henry (Pam Cox) of Marietta and Dale Henry and wife Rebecca of Millwood WV; two step children Ohio and Tami Downs (Mel McFrederick) of Marietta; twelve grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren; a brother Gale Henry of Waterford and a sister in law Nancy Henry of Waterford; Dean was preceded in death by his first wife Barbara; his parents; a son Duane Henry; two brothers Neil Henry and Walter Henry; and a sister in law Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 pm on Monday at the funeral home donations may be made to the Greg Schilling Memorial Fund or the Beverly Volunteer Fire Dept Online condolences may be made by visiting www.mccurdyfh.com AT&T Fiber is the best internet service provider in Marietta straightforward pricing and record of high customer satisfaction Xfinity is another decent choice for home internet in Marietta and has better local coverage and lower introductory pricing than AT&T Fiber Yes, but coverage is lower than the state and national averages (and the neighboring city of Atlanta) Just over a quarter of Marietta households (28%) are eligible for fiber internet compared to 55% in Atlanta Fiber availability in Marietta is greatest in the Oakton and Whitlock communities although fiber service can be found in random neighborhoods throughout the city AT&T Fiber is the largest fiber internet provider in the area although select areas may be serviceable for Google Fiber Xfinity has the cheapest starting price of any major ISP in Marietta at $40 per month for download speeds up to 400Mbps Xfinity offers a range of speeds from 600 to 2,100Mbps the monthly rate may increase by $10 or more The monthly equipment rental fee starts at $15 Google Fiber is technically the fastest internet provider in Marietta but the provider is only available to about 4% of residents offers the second fastest internet plans in Marietta with advertised max speeds of 5,000Mbps starting at $245 per month and a 2,000Mbps plan starting at $145 monthly Xfinity and Google Fiber also offer a 2,000Mbps plan in the area for a lower starting monthly rate of $100 which means high-speed internet availability throughout the area is pretty solid (Disclosure: Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET AT&T Fiber offers an impressive 5,000 megabits per second plan at $245 monthly -- one of the fastest options available in the city If you are looking for cheaper internet plans, Xfinity has the most affordable internet plans in Marietta with with plans starting at $40 per month for speeds up to 400Mbps Getty ImagesHow to find internet deals and promotions in MariettaThe best internet deals and top promotions in Marietta depend on what discounts are available during that period but we look frequently for the latest offers.  may offer lower introductory pricing or streaming add-ons for a limited time run the same standard pricing year-round.  For a more extensive list of promos, check out our guide on the best internet deals Note that these are only guidelines and that internet speed service and performance vary by connection type For more information, refer to our guide on how much internet speed you really need It doesn’t end there: We go to the FCC’s website to check our data and ensure we consider every ISP that provides service in an area We also input local addresses on provider websites to find specific options for residents including the American Customer Satisfaction Index and J.D to evaluate how happy customers are with an ISP’s service ISP plans and prices are subject to frequent changes; all information provided is accurate as of the time of publication To explore our process in more depth, visit our how we test ISPs page Yes, but coverage is lower than the state and national averages (and the neighboring city of Atlanta) he was a son of the late Ervin and Erma Martin Best He was a member of the Lighthouse Apostolic Church in Marietta and worked various jobs throughout the Mid-Ohio Valley Christine (Steve) Reed; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews An online guest register is available at www.ingramfh.com Martin Marietta Materials: A success built stone by stone Monday - Friday 9am-12pm / 2pm-6pm GMT + 1 All financial news and data tailored to specific country editions Cost Discipline and Acquisition Contributions Drive Margin Expansion Double-Digit Aggregates Gross Profit Per Ton Growth Drives Record First Quarter Aggregates Profitability Magnesia Specialties Posts Quarterly Records for Revenues and Profitability 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Martin Marietta Materials (NYSE: MLM) (“Martin Marietta” or the “Company”) a leading national supplier of aggregates and heavy building materials today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31 “The first three months are off to a strong start with our teams delivering several first-quarter records Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin Aggregates gross profit per ton increased over 16 percent to a new first-quarter record reflecting continued pricing momentum and effective cost management our Magnesia Specialties business established new quarterly records for revenues building upon its record full-year 2024 results "Infrastructure demand remains a continuing bright spot amidst an uncertain macroeconomic backdrop Construction activity in this countercyclical sector is expected to grow in 2025 as work advances on projects supported by federal and state investments with only about one-third of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funds reimbursed to states through the end of February 2025 we expect IIJA contributions will peak in 2026 followed by a typical tail thereafter Congressional focus is increasingly geared toward the reauthorization of federal surface transportation programs Early indications are that the successor bill may prioritize programs with national or regional benefits Nonresidential construction continues to be led by attractive and growing data center demand and warehouse construction appears to have reached a cyclical bottom while residential affordability headwinds are not expected to abate in the near term Martin Marietta's leading positions in key markets with notable population growth provide attractive opportunities to capitalize on structurally underbuilt markets with pent-up demand when single-family housing construction recovers." "Martin Marietta's resilient aggregates-led business in markets with favorable growth dynamics provides sustainable competitive advantages throughout various business cycles recent portfolio actions and long track record of successfully navigating through evolving macroeconomic environments underpins our confidence in delivering relative outperformance and compelling shareholder value for years to come." First-Quarter Financial and Operating Results (Comparisons are versus the prior-year first quarter The Building Materials business reported revenues of $1.3 billion Gross profit increased 20 percent to $298 million First-quarter aggregates shipments increased 6.6 percent to 39.0 million tons due to contributions from acquisitions partially offset by challenging winter weather in January and February across many Southeast reflecting underlying strength in key Sunbelt markets Pricing momentum continued as average selling price (ASP) increased 6.8 percent to $23.77 per ton Aggregates gross profit increased 24 percent to $297 million and gross margin expanded 260 basis points to 30 percent driven by organic price/cost improvement and margin-accretive acquisitions Cement and ready mixed concrete revenues decreased 12 percent to $233 million compared with the prior-year quarter due to the February 2024 divestiture of the South Texas cement plant and related concrete operations winter weather in February 2025 and reduced residential demand Gross profit decreased 23 percent to $24 million as the year-over-year gross profit improvement in cement was more than offset by a decline in ready mixed concrete gross profit due to higher raw material costs Asphalt and paving revenues increased 37 percent to $80 million due to increased asphalt shipments in California The business posted a gross loss of $23 million due to seasonal winter operational shutdowns in Minnesota consistent with historical first-quarter trends as well as higher raw material costs in Colorado Magnesia Specialties delivered all-time quarterly records for revenues and gross profit of $87 million and $38 million reflecting pricing improvement and continued cost discipline Cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended March 31 was $218 million compared with $172 million for the prior-year period plant and equipment additions for the three months ended March 31 the Company returned $499 million to shareholders through dividend payments and share repurchases 11.0 million shares remained under the current repurchase authorization The Company had $101 million of cash and cash equivalents on hand and $1.2 billion of unused borrowing capacity on its existing credit facilities as of March 31 The Company's previously announced full-year outlook below remains unchanged and does not assume any material tariff-related positive or negative impacts the Company will revisit its full-year outlook after the second quarter * Guidance range represents the low end and high end of the respective line items provided above This earnings release contains financial measures that are not prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP) The Appendix contains reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the closest GAAP measures Management believes these non-GAAP measures are commonly used by investors to evaluate the Company’s performance and when read in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated financial statements present a useful tool to evaluate the Company’s ongoing business performance from period to period and anticipated performance these are some of the factors the Company uses in internal evaluations of the overall performance of its businesses Management acknowledges that many factors impact reported results and the adjustments in these non-GAAP measures do not account for all such factors these non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies Jacklyn Rooker Director, Investor Relations +1 (919) 510-4736 Jacklyn.Rooker@martinmarietta.com       If you are interested in Martin Marietta stock you read the Company’s current annual report and Forms 10-K 10-Q and 8-K reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over the past year The Company’s recent proxy statement for the annual meeting of shareholders also contains important information These and other materials that have been filed with the SEC are accessible through the Company’s website at www.martinmarietta.com and are also available at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov You may also write or call the Company’s Corporate Secretary Investors are cautioned that all statements in this release that relate to the future involve risks and uncertainties and are based on assumptions that the Company believes in good faith are reasonable but which may be materially different from actual results which are forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provide the investor with the Company’s current expectations or forecasts of future events You can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate only to historical or current facts and other words of similar meaning in connection with future events or future operating or financial performance the Company’s forward-looking statements herein and in other publications may turn out to be wrong First-quarter results and trends described in this release may not necessarily be indicative of the Company’s future performance The Company’s outlook is subject to various risks and uncertainties and is based on assumptions that the Company believes in good faith are reasonable Factors that the Company currently believes could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this release (including the outlook and 2025 Guidance) include but are not limited to: the ability of the Company to face challenges including shipment declines resulting from economic and weather events beyond the Company’s control; a widespread decline in aggregates pricing including a decline in aggregates shipment volume negatively affecting aggregates price; the history of both cement and ready mixed concrete being subject to significant changes in supply demand and price fluctuations; the termination capping and/or reduction or suspension of the federal and/or state fuel tax(es) or other revenue related to public construction; the impact of the new Administration on the amount available under and timing of federal and state infrastructure spending; the level and timing of federal state or local transportation or infrastructure or public projects funding and any issues arising from such federal and state budgets particularly in Texas; sustained high mortgage interest rates and other factors that have resulted in a slowdown in private construction in some geographies; unfavorable weather conditions Pacific Ocean and Gulf Coast storm and hurricane activity the late start to spring or the early onset of winter and the impact of a drought excessive rainfall or extreme temperatures in the markets served by the Company any of which can significantly affect production schedules product and/or geographic mix and profitability; the volatility of fuel costs and energy and with respect to the Company’s Magnesia Specialties business natural gas; continued increases in the cost of other repair and supply parts; construction labor shortages and/or supply chain challenges; unexpected equipment failures industrial accident or other prolonged and/or significant disruption to production facilities; the resiliency and potential declines of the Company’s various construction end-use markets; the potential negative impacts of outbreak of disease and its related economic or societal response including any impact on the Company's suppliers customers or other business partners as well as on its employees; the performance of the United States economy; governmental regulation including environmental laws and climate change regulations at both the state and federal levels; transportation availability or a sustained reduction in capital investment by the railroads locomotive power and the condition of rail infrastructure to move trains to supply the Company’s Texas including the movement of essential dolomitic lime for magnesia chemicals to the Company’s plant in Manistee Michigan and its customers; increased transportation costs including increases from higher or fluctuating passed-through energy costs or fuel surcharges and other costs to comply with tightening regulations as well as higher volumes of rail and water shipments; availability of trucks and licensed drivers for transport of the Company’s materials; availability and cost of construction equipment in the United States; weakening in the steel industry markets served by the Company’s dolomitic lime products; potential impact on costs or other matters relating to the war between Russia and Ukraine the war in Israel and related conflict in the Middle East and any potential conflict between China and Taiwan; trade disputes with one or more nations impacting the U.S including the impact of tariffs; unplanned changes in costs or realignment of customers that introduce volatility to earnings including that of the Magnesia Specialties business; proper functioning of information technology and automated operating systems to manage or support operations; inflation and its effect on both production and interest costs; the concentration of customers in construction markets and the increased risk of potential losses on customer receivables; the impact of the level of demand in the Company’s end-use markets production levels and management of production costs on the operating leverage and therefore profitability of the Company; the possibility that the expected synergies from acquisitions will not be realized or will not be realized within the expected time period including achieving anticipated profitability to maintain compliance with the Company’s leverage ratio debt covenants; the strategic benefits performance and opportunities expected as a result of acquisitions and portfolio optimization will not be realized; changes in tax laws the interpretation of such laws and/or administrative practices that would increase the Company’s tax rate; violation of the Company’s debt covenants if price and/or volumes return to previous levels of instability; cybersecurity risks; downward pressure on the Company’s common stock price and its impact on goodwill impairment evaluations; the possibility of a reduction of the Company’s credit rating to non-investment grade; and other risk factors listed from time to time found in the Company’s filings with the SEC You should consider these forward-looking statements in light of risk factors discussed in Martin Marietta’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31 and other periodic filings made with the SEC All of the Company’s forward-looking statements should be considered in light of these factors other risks and uncertainties not presently known to the Company or that it considers immaterial could affect the accuracy of its forward-looking statements or adversely affect or be material to the Company The Company assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements Reconciliation of Net Earnings Attributable to Martin Marietta to Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation of the GAAP Measure to the 2025 Adjusted EBITDA Guidance First-quarter aggregate shipments increased 6.6 percent at Martin Marietta which released its latest financial results Wednesday Martin Marietta’s aggregate shipments in the quarter climbed to 39 million tons although the company says challenging weather early this year in the Southeast Southwest and Midwest factored into the total Martin Marietta says organic aggregate shipments increased by double digits reflecting underlying strength in key Sun Belt markets with Martin Marietta’s average selling price in aggregates increasing 6.8 percent to $23.77 per ton Martin Marietta’s gross profit increased 24 percent in the first quarter to $297 million Gross margin expanded 260 basis points to 30 percent The company says both are first-quarter records “The first three months are off to a strong start with our teams delivering several first-quarter records, including consolidated gross profit, gross margin, adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization) and adjusted EBITDA margin,” says Ward Nye “Aggregates gross profit per ton increased over 16 percent to a new first-quarter record our magnesia specialties business established new quarterly records for revenues building upon its record full-year 2024 results,” he adds infrastructure demand remains a bright spot amid an uncertain macroeconomic backdrop “Construction activity in this countercyclical sector is expected to grow in 2025 as work advances on projects supported by federal and state investments,” he says. “Importantly, with only about one-third of the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) funds reimbursed to states through the end of February 2025 we expect IIJA contributions will peak in 2026 Nye says Martin Marietta is already starting to look ahead to the next federal infrastructure bill “Early indications are that the successor bill may prioritize programs with national or regional benefits While private construction markets show promise Nye indicates that the short-term outlook for projects in the residential segment is less positive “Nonresidential construction continues to be led by attractive and growing data center demand and warehouse construction appears to have reached a cyclical bottom,” he says Martin Marietta’s leading positions in key markets with notable population growth provide attractive opportunities to capitalize on structurally underbuilt markets with pent-up demand when single-family housing construction recovers.” Related: How Vulcan Materials fared in the first quarter of 2025 Vulcan Materials delivers ‘strong’ first-quarter performance USGS: Aggregate production down 6 percent in 2024 How Cemex fared in the first quarter of 2025 Martin Marietta ‘off to a strong start’ to 2025 Pit & Quarry is the leading aggregates industry magazine and the equipment and technology media 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