Friday, March 29, 2013
Visitors will have the ability to explore Cobb restaurants, hotels, attractions, shopping, special local events, meeting spaces, deals, and Cobb Travel & Tourism videos, photos and social media sites on the mobile site.
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Friday, March 29
Cobb Travel & Tourism announced the development and launch of its new mobile website last week. Smartphone users will now be able to access and view travelcobb.org on their mobile phones in an "easy-to-use, simplified version" of the website. Visitors will have the ability to explore Cobb restaurants, hotels, attractions, shopping, special local events, meeting spaces, deals, and Cobb Travel & Tourism videos, photos and social media sites on the mobile site. Using GPS, the mobile site will also be able to help users search a map of the area nearby without downloading a separate app. “Mobile technology and having mobile presence is essential to tourism,” said Holly Bass, CEO of Cobb Travel & Tourism. “Our new mobile site is designed make it…
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
The app is free to download and allows you to explore Marietta dining, attractions, lodging, events and more.
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Wednesday, February 6
The Marietta Visitors Bureau's new Visit Marietta Square App for iPhone, iPad and Android users was released on Wednesday, Feb. 6. The app is free to download and allows you to explore Marietta at your fingertips. Categories include dining, attractions, lodging, events and more. “For an interactive hotel booking experience, the app offers a quick, easy and secure way to find and book hotels nearby,” said Theresa Jenkins, Executive Director. “To make the app even more inviting, we have plans to add a heritage tourism component in the near future.” Also there are plans for a “Hip Deals” section as well as individual special event apps. The app’s "Connect" feature provides up-to-date information on various events and happenings taking place …
Sunday, January 20, 2013
A new smartphone app provides live streaming, among other things. Also, check developments leading up to Monday's events.
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Sunday, January 20
President Barack Obama's inauguration for his second term is Monday, January 21, in Washington, D.C. And not surprisingly, you can keep track of events as they happen in the palm of your hand. According to The Washington Post, the Presidential Inaugural Committee has developed a new smartphone app to enable features such as live streaming and a schedule of the day's events. Also, users can search for volunteer events in Suwanee and Gwinnett that are keyed to Sunday’s National Day of Service, and share information with others via Twitter, Facebook, e-mail and text message. In other inauguration news: Are you or anyone you know planning to attend President Obama's inauguration? What are your expectations for Obama's second term? Share your …
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Cobb residents can now obtain parcel and zoning information on the go using smartphones or tablets.
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Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Cobb County Information Services staff has developed new geographic information system mobile maps for obtaining parcel and zoning information using smartphones or tablets. They are available at no cost and compatible with both Android and Apple iOS devices. The GIS mobile maps enable users to access county parcel and zoning data on-the-go. To run the mobile maps, visit the county's GIS Web page at cobbcounty.org/gis and scan the QR codes or launch the maps by clicking on the links. Staff is currently developing additional GIS mobile maps to support staff and residents. For more information, contact Jennifer Lana, GIS technology services manager, at 770-528-8703 or GiS_Support@cobbcounty.org. Keep up with news by subscribing to our free …
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Kyle Beard created an app called "Sand Sketch" for the phone and iPad as his senior project. Some of the proceeds from the project go toward MUST's Cobb and Cherokee Summer Lunch Program.
Friday, March 9, 2012
The city of Marietta's new mobile app and revamped website lets citizens report concerns, request services and get city news wherever they are.
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Friday, March 9, 2012
The city of Marietta has a new mobile app that lets citizens submit requests on the go and a redesigned, easy-to-use website that helps visitors find what they're looking for more easily. With the city's mobile app, citizens can report concerns, request services and get city news wherever they are. The free MyMarietta app is compatible with Android and iOS, including iPhone and iPad. Users can: The city's mobile app and online Citizen Request should not be used to report: A case number is issued upon submission, and users can use the app to track the progress of the submitted issue. The app is available in Android Market and on iTunes App Store. The city's official website was reorganized so that content is more easily located based on …
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Marietta police seize weapons and drugs at an apartment on Franklin Road while responding to a report of a stolen iPhone.
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Tuesday, January 17, 2012
The investigation of the drugs and weapons seized early Tuesday resulted in seven arrests. Afton Leak, 22, and Brandon A. King, 20, both from Marietta, are charged with numerous theft, weapons and narcotics charges. Charged with misdemeanor marijuana possession are Christian Moore, 22, of Atlanta, Jasmyne J. Pleasant, 20, of Acworth, Shaquala K. Dennis, 20, of Marietta, Qunitavious Cullins, 22, of Atlanta, and Tatravious D. Nelson, 31, of Marietta. Marietta police seized 1,100 grams of suspected marijuana, 42 tablets of Oxycodone and six guns at Autumn View Apartments, located at 1035 Franklin Rd. Officers responded to a stolen cell phone report at the Marietta Hotel on Northwest Parkway at around 3 a.m. Tuesday. The victim told police …
