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Smyrna City Hall in article about Smyrna millage rate

<img width="260" height="146" alt="Smyrna City Hall in article about Smyrna millage rate" decoding="async" data-srcset="https://cobbcountycourier.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_2459-260x146.jpg 260w, https://cobbcountycourier.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_2459-777x437.jpg 777w, https://cobbcountycourier.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_2459-180x101.jpg 180w, https://cobbcountycourier.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_2459-373x210.jpg 373w, https://cobbcountycourier.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_2459-120x67.jpg 120w" data-src="https://cobbcountycourier.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_2459-260x146.jpg" data-sizes="(max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px" class="attachment-content-list size-content-list wp-post-image lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img width="260" height="146" alt="Smyrna City Hall in article about Smyrna millage rate" decoding="async" data-srcset="https://cobbcountycourier.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_2459-260x146.jpg 260w, https://cobbcountycourier.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_2459-777x437.jpg 777w, https://cobbcountycourier.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_2459-180x101.jpg 180w, https://cobbcountycourier.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_2459-373x210.jpg 373w, https://cobbcountycourier.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_2459-120x67.jpg 120w" data-src="https://cobbcountycourier.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_2459-260x146.jpg" data-sizes="(max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px" class="attachment-content-list size-content-list wp-post-image lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img width="260" height="146" src="https://cobbcountycourier.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_2459-260x146.jpg" class="attachment-content-list size-content-list wp-post-image" alt="Smyrna City Hall in article about Smyrna millage rate" decoding="async" srcset="https://cobbcountycourier.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_2459-260x146.jpg 260w, https://cobbcountycourier.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_2459-777x437.jpg 777w, https://cobbcountycourier.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_2459-180x101.jpg 180w, https://cobbcountycourier.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_2459-373x210.jpg 373w, https://cobbcountycourier.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_2459-120x67.jpg 120w" sizes="(max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px" />

Smyrna May 4, 2021

Smyrna will now require a permit to shoot off fireworks on non-holidays

After dealing with complaints dating back at least to last summer, the city of Smyrna is now requiring a “special use fireworks permit” and subjecting fireworks to the city’s noise…

Townhome elevations

Smyrna February 20, 2021

Smyrna may issue six-month moratorium on townhomes

Even amid the economic turmoil of the last year, the housing industry has remained stable and even flourished due to a number of factors including favorable policies from the Fed….

Cyclist on the Silver Comet Trail in article about Silver Comet Trail reopen

Cobb County December 15, 2020

Drone Video Shows Progress on Silver Comet Trail Extension

A decades-long dream is becoming reality in southeastern Cobb County as the Silver Comet Trail begins a long-awaited extension. The drone video footage from the PATH Foundation embedded at the…

Construction is underway for a new warehouse and office building which will rise from the ashes of Smyrna’s largest-ever fire.

Smyrna October 20, 2020

New Smyrna warehouse to replace facility that burned in massive fire last year

Construction is underway for a new warehouse and office building which will rise from the ashes of Smyrna’s largest-ever fire. The new building at 6300 Highlands Parkway will be known…

Hearthside site plan a triangular artist rendering

Smyrna October 6, 2020

Construction to begin for $10.5 million senior housing complex on East-West Connector

Seniors will soon have a new housing option in Smyrna after the city council approved construction permits for a, $10.5 million, 75-unit complex to be called Hearthside Smyrna. “This is…

Smyrna City Hall in article about Smyrna millage rate

<img width="260" height="146" alt="Smyrna City Hall in article about Smyrna millage rate" decoding="async" data-srcset="https://cobbcountycourier.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_2459-260x146.jpg 260w, https://cobbcountycourier.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_2459-777x437.jpg 777w, https://cobbcountycourier.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_2459-180x101.jpg 180w, https://cobbcountycourier.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_2459-373x210.jpg 373w, https://cobbcountycourier.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_2459-120x67.jpg 120w" data-src="https://cobbcountycourier.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_2459-260x146.jpg" data-sizes="(max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px" class="attachment-content-list size-content-list wp-post-image lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img width="260" height="146" alt="Smyrna City Hall in article about Smyrna millage rate" decoding="async" data-srcset="https://cobbcountycourier.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_2459-260x146.jpg 260w, https://cobbcountycourier.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_2459-777x437.jpg 777w, https://cobbcountycourier.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_2459-180x101.jpg 180w, https://cobbcountycourier.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_2459-373x210.jpg 373w, https://cobbcountycourier.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_2459-120x67.jpg 120w" data-src="https://cobbcountycourier.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_2459-260x146.jpg" data-sizes="(max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px" class="attachment-content-list size-content-list wp-post-image lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img width="260" height="146" src="https://cobbcountycourier.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_2459-260x146.jpg" class="attachment-content-list size-content-list wp-post-image" alt="Smyrna City Hall in article about Smyrna millage rate" decoding="async" srcset="https://cobbcountycourier.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_2459-260x146.jpg 260w, https://cobbcountycourier.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_2459-777x437.jpg 777w, https://cobbcountycourier.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_2459-180x101.jpg 180w, https://cobbcountycourier.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_2459-373x210.jpg 373w, https://cobbcountycourier.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_2459-120x67.jpg 120w" sizes="(max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px" />

Smyrna August 20, 2020

Smyrna to create 900 WiFi hotspots for students to learn online

As Smyrna and Cobb County students return to online classes, the city council is chipping in some of its funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act…

residents at town hall for Smyrna non-discrimination ordinance

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Smyrna August 4, 2020

Smyrna passes non-discrimination ordinance over one council member’s objections

With one member opposed, the Smyrna City Council passed a long-discussed non-discrimination ordinance on Monday night. The policy, which passed 6-1 with Corky Welch voting no, is intended to protect…

residents at town hall for Smyrna non-discrimination ordinance

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Smyrna July 15, 2020

Citizens weigh in on, mostly support Smyrna non-discrimination ordinance

More than 50 people turned up at the Smyrna Community Center Tuesday night for a town hall meeting on the city’s proposed non-discrimination ordinance. If passed, the measure would set…

Smyrna City Hall in article about Smyrna millage rate

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Smyrna July 8, 2020

Smyrna hires state capitol lobbyist

Smyrna will soon have an even stronger presence at the Georgia state capitol after the city council voted to hire lobbyist Kash Trivedi for a $60,000 contract Monday evening. The…

Smyrna City Hall in article about Smyrna millage rate

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Smyrna July 8, 2020

Smyrna Mayor: ‘We’re doing everything we can about fireworks’

Like thousands of other cities in Georgia and across the country, Smyrna has been inundated with complaints of fireworks going off at all hours nearly every night for the last…

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Education December 5, 2023

How Georgia Educators Helped Students “Cross the Finish Line” to Graduation

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Pets and Pet Adoption December 5, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m a young, sweet shepherd mix, and I sure could use a loving home!”

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Pets and Pet Adoption December 5, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I’m a small kitty who needs a family after being homeless”

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