Marietta Power recognized as nation's top digital city for technology innovation

The Marietta City Council held an agenda review session on April 9, 2025, focusing on the city's advancements in technology and infrastructure, particularly in the areas of power and water services. The meeting highlighted Marietta Power's leadership in technology among municipal power companies in Georgia, showcasing its participation in national pilot programs and the development of custom software to enhance service delivery.

Kim Holland, Director of Water and Wastewater for the City of Marietta, emphasized the city's commitment to innovation, noting the implementation of an automated outage restoration system and extensive data analytics to improve grid reliability and stability. The goal is to provide customers with greater transparency regarding their power usage and proactive notifications about potential disruptions.

Marietta's recognition as the number one digital city in the nation was a key point of pride during the meeting. Holland discussed the use of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems for monitoring water tanks and pump stations, as well as the transition to Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) for real-time data collection from over 60,000 electric and water meters. This technology allows for more efficient billing and enhances customer service through various self-service options, including online applications and payment arrangements.

The meeting also touched on the importance of robust security measures to protect data and infrastructure, ensuring that the city's technological advancements continue to meet the critical needs of its communities. Holland concluded by expressing gratitude for the Digital City Award, which recognizes the hard work of the team and sets a direction for future technological endeavors.

Overall, the session underscored Marietta's commitment to leveraging technology to improve municipal services and enhance the quality of life for its residents. The council plans to continue exploring advanced technologies in the coming weeks to further these initiatives.