Articles by Haisten Willis

Silver Comet Trail May 29, 2020

Railroad track removal underway for Silver Comet Trail extension

An eastward expansion of the beloved Silver Comet Trail is now underway in earnest, with former CSX Corp. rail tracks being removed on a 2.3-mile extension that will take the…

Smynra City Council in person meeting in Smyrna Community Center gym

Smyrna May 19, 2020

Smyrna City Council meets in person — with many changes

After going more than two months without an in-person meeting, the Smyrna City Council again met face-to-face Monday night, though in dramatically altered circumstances and with firm protocols in place…

Smyrna May 8, 2020

Smyrna studies annexation that could take population over 90,000

The City of Smyrna has experienced rapid growth in recent years and could officially become the largest city in Cobb County following the 2020 Census count. But if it annexes…

Smyrna City Hall in article about Smyrna millage rate

Smyrna May 5, 2020

Smyrna approves $185,950 fee waiver for UCB office expansion

During a virtual meeting, the Smyrna city council unanimously approved a $185,950 fee waiver tied to the expansion of pharmaceutical company UCB near the intersection of Windy Hill Road and…

Smyrna March 17, 2020

Smyrna Mayor Issues Statement on COVID-19

In a nearly empty city hall, Smyrna Mayor Derek Norton issued a lengthy statement on the COVID-19 virus response Monday night, updating citizens on the city’s course of action and…

Smyrna March 3, 2020

Major Construction on the Way as Smyrna Awards $29.6 Million Windy Hill Road Contract

Things are about to get messy on Windy Hill Road. A $42-million extreme makeover of the corridor funded by sales tax dollars was approved in 2016. Since that time several…

Smyrna Police Chief Joe Bennett interim Smyrna city manager

Smyrna February 4, 2020

Smyrna to get new police chief

Following a seven-year run as Smyrna’s Chief of Police, David Lee will retire on Friday, to be replaced by deputy chief Joe Bennett. The move was approved by a 7-0…

Smyrna January 22, 2020

Smyrna Police to Install Speed Detectors at Three Schools

Following complaints from concerned parents, the Smyrna Police Department will be installing speed detection cameras at three local schools, and hopes to have them operational before students begin summer break….

Sports January 14, 2020

Atlanta Braves rename home stadium Truist Park

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. That seemed to be the Atlanta Braves’ stadium name philosophy as the club announced Tuesday morning that the former SunTrust Park would be…

Smyrna January 7, 2020

Swearing-in Night in Smyrna

Seven city council members, Smyrna’s first new mayor in 35 years, the city administrator, attorney, clerk and a host of judges were all sworn in for new terms before a…

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Articles by Haisten Willis

Railroad track removal underway for Silver Comet Trail extension

Smyrna City Council meets in person — with many changes

Smyrna studies annexation that could take population over 90,000

Smyrna approves $185,950 fee waiver for UCB office expansion

Smyrna Mayor Issues Statement on COVID-19

Major Construction on the Way as Smyrna Awards $29.6 Million Windy Hill Road Contract

Smyrna to get new police chief

Smyrna Police to Install Speed Detectors at Three Schools

Atlanta Braves rename home stadium Truist Park

Swearing-in Night in Smyrna