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Council approves $50,000 sponsorship for Georgia Symphony Orchestra 75th anniversary season
Summary
Marietta City Council approved a $50,000 supplemental sponsorship to present the Georgia Symphony Orchestra’s 75th season with Marietta as the presenting sponsor; the funding was approved 6‑0 at the work session.
The City Council approved a $50,000 supplemental sponsorship to make the city the presenting sponsor for the Georgia Symphony Orchestra’s 75th anniversary season and related celebration activities.
Suzanne (surname not provided), representing the Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO), told the work session the organization is celebrating multiple milestones this year — 75 years of operations, the youth symphony’s 20th anniversary and the conductor’s 10th season — and asked the city for additional support to increase marketing and community presence during the milestone year. The orchestra said it lacks a single, large performance venue inside Marietta and that the presenter role would include the city’s name on promotional materials and press releases.
Council members discussed the request. The orchestra’s initial application sought $95,000; staff and council referenced prior support of $24,000 and an additional request for $50,000 to reach the organization’s desired total. A councilmember moved to place the item on the Wednesday agenda for a vote; council then voted on the $50,000 supplemental request and approved it 6‑0.
The presenters said the funds would be used for media buys and promotion to increase community attendance and visibility during the orchestra’s season. Council made the approval by voice vote at the work session; staff will process the sponsorship and incorporate the city’s presenting‑sponsor recognition in the orchestra’s materials, the presenters said.
The financial terms and contract will be handled by staff following council approval.
