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The City of Marietta, Georgia Data Breach

A ransomware attack on BridgePay Network Solutions has disrupted online payment services in the City of Marietta. The city is working on an alternative payment solution while continuing to offer in-person payments. Affected individuals may be eligible for compensation through a class action lawsuit.

The City of Marietta, Georgia
Date of Breach: February 6, 2026
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Who was affected:

Clients of The City of Marietta, Georgia

Impacted Data:

Liquor

Hotel and Motel

Auto Rental

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The City of Marietta, Georgia, has been affected by a service disruption caused by a ransomware attack on BridgePay Network Solutions, one of its payment gateway providers. This issue has temporarily halted certain online credit card payments, including those for business licenses, while the city works on implementing secure alternative payment methods. The disruption impacts municipalities across the United States and has raised concerns about cybersecurity vulnerabilities in payment systems.

What Happened?

On February 6, 2026, BridgePay Network Solutions, the City of Marietta’s online payment gateway provider, was targeted by a ransomware attack. This attack impacted payment services for hundreds of municipalities nationwide, including the City of Marietta. BridgePay quickly notified the city of the attack and began cooperating with federal authorities and recovery specialists to assess and resolve the situation.

BridgePay’s initial findings indicate that no payment card data was compromised, and there is no evidence of usable data exposure. The identity of the ransomware group behind the attack has not yet been publicly disclosed, but the attack has created temporary disruptions in the City of Marietta’s ability to process online payments.

What Information Was Affected?

The disruption is primarily related to online payment systems, particularly those used for paying Business License fees, including excise taxes for:

  • Liquor
  • Hotel and Motel
  • Auto Rental

At this time, the disruption has not affected other services, and the city is working to implement a secure alternative payment solution to restore online payment functionality.

What Is Being Done to Fix the Issue?

To resolve the disruption, the City of Marietta is working closely with BridgePay and cybersecurity experts to implement a secure alternative payment solution. The goal is to resume online Business License payments while the ransomware attack is investigated and resolved.

The City plans to bring back select online services in stages, starting with Business License payments for excise taxes. While this solution is being finalized, in-person payments are still accepted at City Hall in the Business License Office (located on the first floor at 205 Lawrence Street).

What You Can Do

  • Make in-person payments: If you need to pay for a Business License, you can visit City Hall and pay at the Business License Office.

  • Monitor updates: The City of Marietta will continue to provide updates through its official channels about when online payment services are fully restored.

  • Exercise caution with online ads or third-party services: Be aware that the disruption may result in fraudulent advertisements or scams. Always verify the legitimacy of websites before entering personal or payment information.

How Does This Affect You?

If you’re a customer needing to make a payment for a Business License, you will need to make an in-person payment at City Hall until the temporary online payment solution is implemented. The City of Marietta assures that it is working diligently to restore the online payment system and prevent similar disruptions in the future.

File a Class Action Lawsuit Against The City of Marietta, Georgia

If your personal information was compromised due to this ransomware attack, you may be eligible for compensation. Data breaches and cyberattacks can expose customers to financial fraud and other risks, and individuals affected by the breach may be entitled to pursue a class action lawsuit.

Class action lawsuits allow individuals affected by the same incident to come together and seek financial compensation for the harm caused by the breach.

Contact us at Class Action U to explore your legal rights. We can connect you with a lawyer skilled in handling class action lawsuits related to cybersecurity incidents. Fill out our secure, easy form to get started. There is no cost to reach out, and no obligation after speaking with someone from our team

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