MARIETTA, Ga. - In Marietta, specific dog breeds are banned from off-leash dog parks. Those breeds are rottweilers and pit bulls. Thomas Painter often brings his dog, Indy, to Lewis Park to run and ...

The Marietta City Council will consider whether to remove restrictions on pit bulls and Rottweilers in the city’s off-leash dog parks Tuesday.

Pit bulls and rottweilers are often portrayed as dangerous, but research shows temperament depends more on upbringing, socialization, and environment than breed alone. Scientific studies and ...

MARIETTA, Ga. — After failing to clear the committee and fetch a vote to cancel it, a ban on rottweilers and pit bulls being off-leash at Marietta dog parks remains tabled until October. The rule to ...

Marietta Councilmember Cheryl Richardson’s proposal to remove restrictions on pit bulls and Rottweilers in the city’s off-leash dog parks failed to advance in the council’s Parks, Recreation and ...