News Around the Square

Meet Tugba — the heart behind Warm Hugs Bakery in Marietta. 💛 What started as a way to share Turkish treats with friends has grown into a cozy, family-run bakery filled with flaky börek, hand-layered baklava, and the now-famous baklava cheesecake (trust us, it’s a must-try). 🧁🇹🇷 Tugba left her career in Turkey to start fresh in the U.S. and build a legacy for her family — blending the flavors of her heritage with the warmth of the Marietta community. ✨ She’s not just a baker. She’s an artist. A storyteller. And a woman on a mission to make people feel at home, one bite at a time. Stop by for a sweet treat, custom cake, or just a warm hello — and experience why this hidden gem is something truly special. To read the full blog on Tugba click the link in bio 🔗 📍 Warm Hugs Bakery | Marietta, GA 📸 Follow @warmhugsmarietta for cakes, pastries & heartfelt stories #MerryInMarietta #WarmHugsBakery #MeetTheMaker #MariettaEats #BaklavaCheesecake #SupportLocalGA #WomenOwnedBusiness #TurkishBakery #FamilyBusiness

✨ Seven Tequilas just raised the bar on the Square Think lush emerald booths, warm cognac tones, handmade tortillas and plates that taste as vibrant as the décor. One margarita in and you’ll understand why “seven” might be the new lucky number in Marietta. 🍹🌵 Drop a 🌶️ if you’re ready to toast to Marietta’s newest stunner, and follow @MerryInMarietta for more first-look finds! #mariettasquare #mariettaga #merryinmarietta #visitmarietta #cobbcounty #movetomarietta #7tequilasmarietta

Late-night looking 🔥? Slide over to iLounge where the vibes hit max after 10 PM: DJ spinning, hookah clouds floating, and plates piled with legit heat. Highlights from my first round: • Crispy fried turkey 🦃 • Flaky Haitian patties 🥟 • Shrimp-topped tostones 🍤 • Wings + curry chicken that bring the spice 🌶️ Marietta, add this gem to your after-hours lineup—you’ll leave full, happy, and maybe dancing. Follow @MerryInMarietta for more local finds! #haitian #haitianfood #mariettaga #mariettasquare #merryinmarietta #visitmarietta #cobbcounty #mariettaeats #supportlocal #mariettageorgia

✨ Girl dinner, but make it dessert. We finally tried the soft serve at Tiny Bubbles inside Marietta Square Market — and let’s just say, it’s a major yes. 🍦💖 Think bubble tea, oversized peanut butter cups, perfectly chewy macarons, and soft serve that deserves its own spotlight. Basically, a sugar-fueled dream disguised as a dessert bar. 🧋🍬 Highly recommend: grab your girls, skip dinner, and go straight to the good stuff. #MerryInMarietta #TinyBubblesMarietta #MariettaSquareMarket #GirlsNightMarietta #BubbleTeaAndDessert #SweetTreatSpot #SupportLocalGA

✨🎨 Marietta Square Art Walk is one of those magical nights where creativity spills out of every corner—and I finally took the time to wander, explore, and soak it all in. Here’s your unofficial roadmap from tonight’s stroll: 🖼️ I started at @musecofineart and loved the vibrant energy in the space—such a cool, modern vibe. 💍 First artist I met on the sidewalk? @lovelindseyco . Her coastal-inspired dainty golds, neutrals, and hand-painted oyster shells were so me. 📚 Then I came across @matchmakermarietta—they wrap books in brown paper with only a little teaser so you choose your next read blindly. It’s like a blind date with a book… and I’m into it. 🎶 @dkcontemporarygallery and @robertkentgalleries were buzzing. Both were packed, and it’s no surprise—Marietta’s artist community is seriously thriving. Marietta Square Art Walk happens the first Friday of the month from 5–9 PM, and it’s completely free. Look for the banners in shop windows to spot participating businesses, and plan to wander—there’s always something new waiting to be discovered. This city is full of talent, heart, and hustle. If you haven’t been to Art Walk yet, consider this your sign. 🫶 #MerryinMarietta #MariettaSquare #MariettaArtWalk #SupportLocalArtists #FirstFridays #MariettaGA #LocalLove #MariettaEvents