Sam Foster

Column | Try a ‘fart walk’ to ease the pressure after that big Thanksgiving meal Whatever you do, resist the urge to lie down.

Hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving, however you chose to spend it. And no matter the reason you’re out for a walk after a big meal, you should be able to do it safely.

We just need sidewalks in Marietta that don’t suddenly end so everyone is safe. www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/202...

When I was knocking doors to talk about investing in our communities, someone asked “why should I subsidize someone else’s bad decisions?”

We all love the restaurants & businesses on Marietta Square. If workers can’t afford parking or lose hours when their car is in the shop, that hurts everyone.

Unpopular opinion: you don’t need a perfect resume to run for office. Don’t assume you’re less qualified than the person sitting there now. If you understand the struggles of working families, rent, wages, childcare, and transportation, you already grasp more than a lot of people in power.

Development is a big win for the economy when we plan for the people who make it run. Real Talk: who will work there, what will they earn, and can they get to work without long commutes?

When workers can get to their jobs easily, we have less traffic and a stronger local economy.

Have you seen the attack ads against me? A dark money PAC dropped $20k in one day

If Atlanta can do hot lemon pepper matcha, Cobb can survive a rail line. I promise

Cute drawing from a young supporter. The talent in this community is unreal. 🧡
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He has a degree in events management and would like to build his career in that field. However the economy is tough so he is open to any opportunity that could use his skillset. If you want an employee that finishes the task after being given one line of direction, he’s your guy!

If anyone is hiring full-time in the Marietta or Cobb area, my events manager is looking. He was an asset to my campaign and handled logistics, volunteers, and large community events with calm and professionalism.

If you hear of anything, please send me info.

We’ll be hosting a free bicycle maintenance workshop soon that’s completely free. DM if you’d like to volunteer.

Marietta Bike Social: We ride every Saturday at 10AM, rain or shine, outside Marietta Square Market. Bring that fussy baby and let the sunshine and fresh air lull them into a good nap.

Reminder: You’ll see people in nice cars at food assistance events. That doesn’t mean they’re doing fine. Jobs can disappear fast. Hours get cut. Families get stuck with large bills.

That’s why better transit and real support matter. And it’s why food assistance and mutual aid are so important.

While canvassing, I chatted with mom who works three jobs and still sells plasma to make ends meet. She has a master’s degree. She works in STEM. She has a “good” job on paper. And she’s still struggling.

Too many Marietta families are doing everything right and still can’t get ahead.

Fun fact: Your favorite mayoral candidate isn’t even eligible to serve on the Boards and Commissions in Marietta. You have to be at least 25 years old to serve.

Maybe it’s time we change that.

Please run for municipal seats. Mayor. City Council. School Board. We need people who care.

And if running isn’t your thing, volunteer on our Boards and Commissions. If you’re passionate about affordable housing, apply for the Marietta Housing Authority.
👉🏿 www.mariettaga.gov/152/Boards-C...

What’s Next for Marietta Sam Foster’s campaign inspired so many people — now we’re keeping that energy alive for what comes next.

We knocked on 20,000 doors. We saw every ward. We talked with families on almost every street about rent, traffic, safety, & how to stay in this city.

If you are looking for affordable places to live in Marietta, you are not alone. Fill out the form and stay connected:
samformarietta.com/next

Come meet the dedicated individuals from A Better Cobb making Cobb County better! This is your chance to have meaningful conversations about our community.

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Warm hearts, warm coats. 💜
Join the Cobb Community Care Coalition this Thursday at 6PM to donate new or gently used coats for MUST Ministries.
📍514 Glover St, Marietta — before the Cobb School Board meeting.

Help support local families this holiday season! 🥫💙 The Be Kind Food Drive for MUST Ministries runs through Nov 19. Drop off non-perishable food at Marietta Station — The Denmead Building, 123 Church St, Marietta. Use the trailside entrance and place items in the bin to the left of the door.

Chip in to Support Sam Foster! Help us build a Marietta for Everyone

We ran a people-powered campaign to build a Marietta for Everyone. Now it’s time to close the books and pay the last invoices with the same integrity we ran on.

⭐️Chip in to help us finish strong: samformarietta.com/donate

City Council night
We’re meeting at 6:30PM at Switzer Library and walking over together to City Hall for the 7PM meeting
(📍 250 Lawrence St NE).

These meetings matter — they’re where real decisions about Marietta’s future get made. Come see it for yourself.

I just wanted folks to go out and vote — but if this helped one kid feel proud to wear their bonnet, that’s even better 💙

It’s snowing in Marietta ❄️
Stay safe and warm tonight, friends — and thank you to everyone working to keep our unhoused neighbors cared for through the cold.

This Saturday in Marietta — Mobile Food Bank at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

🗓️ Saturday, Nov 15
🕙 10AM
📍566 Whitlock Ave

If you or someone you know could use a hand, come by. Let’s take care of each other.

Know about community events that could use a boost? Tag me — I’m happy to help get the word out. This is how we build a Marietta that works for everyone.

Show Don't Tell Politics — Instrumental Communications Sam Foster, a 24-year-old IT systems engineer and community organizer, came within 87 votes of defeating five-term incumbent Raymond "Thunder" Tumlin in the Marietta, Georgia mayoral race. The final ...

Reflections on the OTHER big mayor's race last week . . . this one in Marietta, Georgia between 24-year old systems analyst @samformarietta.bsky.social and 78-year old Steve "Thunder" Tumlin.

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The election’s over — but the work isn’t. Let’s keep building a Marietta for Everyone.

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📬 Didn’t see me on your ballot? Email electionsinfo@cobbcounty.org and cc info@samformarietta.com

You live in Marietta… but do you live in the City of Marietta? Watch me explain what “unincorporated Cobb” means and why I wasn't on your ballot.

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What’s Next for Marietta Sam Foster’s campaign inspired so many people — now we’re keeping that energy alive for what comes next.

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The work’s just getting started.

We may not have won this election, but we’re not done fighting for progress. Thank you to everyone who put their heart into this movement. 💙

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