Goldstein Returns to Marietta City Council

Joseph Goldstein took the oath of office as councilmember for the City of Marietta Ward 7 seat on Dec. 22 for the Marietta City Council, Ward 7 seat for a third term. The Bible was held by Joseph’s fiancé, Kimberly Caras. Administering the oath of office was Senior Superior Court Judge Adele Grubbs. Councilmembers André Sims, Cheryl Richardson, and Carlyle Kent, and new councilmembers Tee Anderson, Jason Waters, and Daniel Gaddis were also in attendance. Goldstein was first elected at the age of 23 and was reelected at the age of 31 on Nov. 4 and started his third term on Jan. 1, 2026, at the age of 32.

Goldstein graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law with a J.D. in May 2017 (the youngest in his class). He received a B.B.A. with summa cum laude honors from the UGA Terry College of Business in 2014. He graduated from Marietta High School in 2011 and is a lifelong resident of Marietta and Ward 7. Goldstein is the owner and manager of JRG 30 Whitlock Avenue, LLC, and currently works in his family’s real estate business. Goldstein has participated in many community service projects in the area and is a member of the Marietta Kiwanis Club.

Goldstein has had a lifetime interest in politics, seeing and hearing about the city from his father, Philip Goldstein, and attending conferences and various meetings over the years on city government. He wants to see Ward 7 and Marietta maintain orderly growth while continuing to develop and prosper. He is open and accessible to the public and is oriented towards citizen services.