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Smyrna residents, some holding signs opposing Smyrna redevelopment plan

Smyrna July 16, 2021

Controversy brews over proposed downtown Smyrna redevelopment

by Arielle Robinson Smyrna residents crowded a town hall held at Fire Station No. 3 Wednesday evening, most opposing city council’s redevelopment plans, which potentially includes selling downtown land to…

The exterior of Smyrna City Hall, a red brick building with four large columns

Smyrna February 14, 2024

Smyrna to remove parking deck from downtown redesign project

by Arielle Robinson Monday evening, the Smyrna City Council voted unanimously to remove from the plans the parking deck that was to be built along Atlanta Road as part of…

Smyrna City Hall in article about Smyrna millage rate

Smyrna October 26, 2023

Smyrna candidates, incumbents sound off at candidate forum

by Arielle Robinson Diversity, small business, and lobbyists were among the topics three Smyrna candidates running for election discussed at a forum hosted by the Cobb Democracy Center, Cobb Alphas,…

Smyrna October 15, 2023

A Q&A with Smyrna Mayor Derek Norton, running for re-election

Photo provided by the Norton campaign by Arielle Robinson As part of our election coverage, the Cobb County Courier has sent a similar Q&A to each Smyrna candidate who is…

Smyrna October 7, 2023

A Q&A with Ken Hymes: Smyrna mayoral candidate

[photo courtesy of Ken Hymes] by Arielle Robinson Smyrna mayoral candidate Ken Hymes spoke with the Courier over the phone recently. He discussed his background, his campaign, and issues within…

Ken Hymes speaking at a podium in a restaurant

Smyrna September 15, 2023

“You’ve got to have execution”: Political newcomer launches campaign for Smyrna mayor

by Arielle Robinson In a packed and upbeat room inside The Vineyard Wine Market last Saturday afternoon, product management director Ken Hymes kicked off his campaign for Smyrna mayor. Hymes…

Smyrna December 21, 2022

Smyrna City Council approves $13 million mixed-use development where Ken’s Corner Grill used to be

by Arielle Robinson With Councilmember Susan Wilkinson recusing herself, Smyrna City Council voted 6-0 at Monday’s council meeting to bring a mixed-use development to the corner of Atlanta Road and…

Smyrna December 6, 2022

Smyrna increases cost of Village Green Park by $500,000, approves staff merit increases

by Arielle Robinson Smyrna approved two things of interest at its city council meeting Monday evening. Staff merit increases First, city councilors unanimously approved the FY 2023 staff merit increases,…

Smyrna October 24, 2022

Smyrna City Council members talk redistricting, ordinances, safety at joint town hall

by Arielle Robinson Smyrna City Council Wards 1, 2, and 3 held a joint town hall last Tuesday evening at City Hall. Councilmembers Glenn Pickens, Latonia Hines, and Travis Lindley,…

Smyrna October 20, 2022

Smyrna approves furnishings for downtown project, parking deck concept design

by Arielle Robinson Monday evening at City Hall, Smyrna City Council unanimously approved a couple of agenda items in its continued updates to the downtown area. City councilmembers first approved…

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