Articles by Arielle Robinson

Smyrna June 22, 2023

Smyrna approves additional $1.2 million to construct Riverline Park Splash Pad

by Arielle Robinson Smyrna’s City Council unanimously approved an added $1.2 million to finish building the Riverline Park Splash Pad in Ward 7 at their regular meeting Tuesday, which was…

Kathy Young, surrounded by family, taking oath of office

Smyrna June 8, 2023

Smyrna appoints new city councilwoman, approves Fanny Williams Memorial design, plus more

by Arielle Robinson Smyrna’s City Council voted on several items Monday evening, including the new Ward 7 city councilor, the budget, and the design for the Fanny Williams memorial, among…

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

Smyrna June 4, 2023

Smyrna to vote on approval of first place artists for Fanny Williams memorial Monday

by Arielle Robinson The Smyrna City Council will vote Monday on approving the first place design of North Carolina artists David Wilson, Stephen Hayes, and Michael Gonzales for the Fanny…

Smyrna June 3, 2023

Smyrna to vote on new Ward 7 councilmember Monday

by Arielle Robinson Smyrna’s City Council will decide on whether to appoint Campbell High School career and college advisor Kathy Young to Ward 7’s vacant seat at its regular meeting…

Smyrna May 17, 2023

Smyrna has public hearing for proposed 2024 budget, adopts program for public art, awards batting cage project at two parks

by Arielle Robinson At Monday evening’s Smyrna City Council meeting, city council members hosted a public hearing about the proposed fiscal year 2024 budget, approved alterations to the city’s public…

Vanessa James in Marietta High polo shirt

Education December 30, 2022

A conversation with Vanessa James, retired Marietta City Schools teacher

By Arielle Robinson Vanessa James is a retired Marietta City Schools math teacher. She taught within the school district for 32 years, her entire career. She grew up in Marietta…

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…

A row of people including Cobb Commissioners and Public Safety officials accepting award certificates from CALEA

Cobb County December 16, 2022

Cobb Public Safety given CALEA Tri-Arc award, training academy receives first accreditation

by Arielle Robinson At Tuesday’s Cobb Board of Commissioners meeting, officials from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc. and the BOC presented the prestigious CALEA Tri-Arc accreditation…

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 November 22, 2022

Smyrna holds brief City Council meeting before Thanksgiving

by Arielle Robinson Smyrna City Council held a short regular meeting in City Hall Monday evening. Below are some of the things the mayor and council did: The City issued…

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Smyrna April 18, 2024