City of Marietta

At tonight’s, Wednesday, July 10th, City Council meeting, Councilman M. Carlyle Kent along side Chief David Beam introduced and welcomed Marietta Police Department’s new officers: • Jared Jones • Asher Johnson • Briele Williams • Stacy Benitez • Sean Washington • Jaxson Hardeman • Marlene Gregory • Chris Henry Congratulations & welcome to Marietta!

Teamwork makes the dream work and this group of Parks and Rec professionals is part of the Marietta dream team! Marietta’s Let Freedom Ring Parade would not have been possible without this amazing crew. As we kickoff National Recreation and Park Association July is Parks & Recreation month, we want to spotlight our Recreation staff. This group is comprised of Admin staff, the special events squad, Custer Park Sports & Fitness Center staff & Franklin Gateway Sports Complex staff. Thank you team for all your hard work on July 4th!

We are excited to welcome 16 new officers to the City of Marietta!

The City of Marietta announces that for the 23rd year in a row, it will not increase the tax millage rate. The proposed rate is equal to last year’s millage rate of 4.692 mills. The millage rate will result in more tax revenue received than the prior year. Each year, the board of tax assessors is required to review the assessed value, for property tax purposes, of taxable property in the city. When the trend of prices on properties that have recently sold in the county indicate there has been an increase in the fair market value of any specific property, the board of tax assessors is required by law to re-determine the value of such property (or make a reassessment). To help offset the effects of the reassessments on taxpayers, the City chose to implement the Floating Homestead Exemption (or Property Assessment Freeze). Since its implementation in 2002, the exemption has frozen property tax assessments of city taxes on residential properties that are owner-occupied at the original purchase value until it is sold. This remains in effect for all owner-occupied properties. In accordance with Georgia law, the City of Marietta is required to hold three public hearings to allow the public an opportunity to express their opinions on the revenue increase before the tentative budget and millage rate are finalized. All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearings on this millage rate to be held at the Marietta City Hall Council Chambers, First Floor, 205 Lawrence Street on the following date and times: July 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. July 9, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. July 16, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

Congratulations are in order!

Media Advisory: Georgia Legislation Imposes $1,000 Fine for Illegally Passing Stopped School Buses Beginning July 1, 2024 The City of Marietta would like to inform its citizens of recent changes in Georgia legislation to impose higher fines for illegally passing a stopped school bus. Under the new law, violations captured through photo-enforcement programs will result in fines of up to $1,000. Additionally, violations issued directly by law enforcement officers will result in a minimum fine of $1,000. Please be aware that these changes will take effect on July 1, 2024.

At the Wednesday, June 12th City Council meeting, Councilman M. Carlyle Kent & Councilwoman Cheryl Richardson along side Chief David Beam introduced and welcomed Marietta Police Department’s new officers: • Officer Brandon Dornbush • Officer Tyler Haney • Officer Isaiaah Rich • Officer Lucio Novaes • Officer Aaron Johnson Congratulations & welcome to Marietta, gentlemen!

Approved at a Special Called Meeting on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, the City of Marietta is pleased to announce that Interim Police Chief David Beam has been selected to serve as the Chief of the Marietta Police Department. The following are a list of some of the highlights of Chief Beam’s background and experience: 38 years with Marietta P.D. Began as an Officer in 1986. Promoted to Deputy Chief in 1999 Interim Police Chief July 2006 – January 2007, and January 2024 – Present Interim Director of Human Resources July 2014 – January 2015 Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice Kennesaw State University January 2008 – May 2016 Member of City of Marietta Pension Board 1999- 2006 Leadership Cobb Class of 2006 President of Rotary Club of Marietta Metro 2006-2007 Life Member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Eastern Kentucky University 1989 Master of Public Administration Kennesaw State University 1997 Harvard University JFK School Senior Executives Program 2000 GACP Chief Officer Training School 2005 Georgia Law Enforcement Executive Development 2009 The process to fill the position was extensive and included comprehensive background checks and panel interviews with qualified candidates. Following this deliberate process, City Manager Bill Bruton Jr. determined that David Beam would be his recommended choice to City Council. Following the required 14 days of public notice, City Council unanimously approved this recommendation, and Chief Beam was sworn into office by Mayor Steve Tumlin. Mr. Bruton remarked, “It is my belief that David will be an excellent Chief. He has served in every part of the Department during his 38 years of service and has been a Deputy Chief since 1999. At one point I also appointed Interim Chief Beam as the Interim Personnel Director because of my faith in his abilities. I held off on opening up the hiring process on the position to allow Interim Chief Beam to have the opportunity to show what he could do, and the excellent results are there for everyone to see.” “It is my distinct honor to have been appointed as Chief of Police of the Marietta Police Department,” said Chief Beam. “I want to thank the City manager, Mayor, and City Council for having confidence in me to lead the department. I look forward to working together with the dedicated officers and staff of the Marietta Police Department to continue the department’s long heritage of providing the ultimate in protection and service to the Marietta community. The City of Marietta is served by a diverse, well-trained, intelligent, brave, dedicated, and loyal group of police officers and staff. They are true professionals and carry a servant’s heart. We will continue to work as a cohesive team to keep Marietta as the safest all-around city to live, learn, work and play.”

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#MariettaFire Department and Fire Chief Tim Milligan are pleased to announce Marietta Fire’s newly promoted Deputy Chief of Operations, Joe Pacheco. Joe Pacheco has been with Marietta Fire Department since 1999. Joe focused the early stages of his career towards technical training, which led him to be assigned to the department’s heavy rescue unit. During this time, he completed Paramedic training and obtained NPQ certifications as an instructor and evaluator. Joe was promoted to Firefighter Engineer in January 2006 and again to Lieutenant in August of 2008. As a Lieutenant, Joe was assigned to the Training Division for almost 3 years and when he returned to suppression in 2015, he was promoted to the position of Station Captain. In 2019, Joe was promoted to Assistant Chief and served as a shift commander and the Training Chief, all while working towards receiving an Associate of Science in Fire Science . Throughout his career with Marietta Fire, Joe has received many awards, certifications & graduated Columbia Southern University with a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership. As of June 3, 2024, Joe took on his newest role with Marietta Fire, Deputy Chief of Operations. Congratulations DC Pacheco!