Articles by Haisten Willis

Smyrna Georgia community center in article about Smyrna Black Heritage Celebration

Smyrna December 31, 2019

Smyrna to host Black heritage celebration in February

Incoming Smyrna mayor Derek Norton and Ward 7 city council member Lewis Wheaton have announced that a Black Heritage Celebration will be held Feb. 15 at the city’s community center….

Smyrna City Hall in article about Smyrna millage rate

Smyrna December 17, 2019

Smyrna bans smoking downtown

Drinking yes, smoking no. Nearly two years after voting to allow open containers of alcohol in its downtown district, the Smyrna City Council voted 6-1 Monday night to ban smoking…

Two men waving Derek Norton signs on Spring Road in article Derek Norton wins

2019 Elections December 3, 2019

Unofficial results: Derek Norton elected Smyrna’s next mayor

It appears Smyrna has chosen its first new mayor since 1985. Ward 1 city councilman Derek Norton has narrowly defeated Ryan Campbell in the mayoral runoff, according to unofficial results…

Austin Wagner holding sign on Spring Road

2019 Elections December 3, 2019

Austin Wagner defeats Andrea Blustein in Smyrna Ward 2 race

According to unofficial results, 29-year-old political consultant Austin Wagner has defeated two-term incumbent Andrea Blustein for the Ward 2 seat on the Smyrna city council. Wagner initially appeared to win…

Mayor Max Bacon with the bobblehead modeled on him

Smyrna December 3, 2019

Max Bacon gets his own bobblehead

As he wraps up the last of his 35 years in office, Smyrna Mayor Max Bacon is being honored by groups and organizations across the local landscape and presented with…

signage for the restaurants and coffee shop at Riverview Landing

Smyrna December 3, 2019

Reformation Brewery one step closer to opening at Smyrna’s Riverview Landing

A new brewery is closer to becoming a reality at Riverview Landing, a mixed-use complex under construction in far southern Smyrna. The Smyrna city council unanimously approved a privilege license…

2019 Elections November 25, 2019

Smyrna Ward 2 challenger Austin Wagner outraises incumbent Andrea Blustein

Voters in Smyrna will head back out to the polls Dec. 3 to decide on the city’s first new mayor since 1985. Meanwhile, those in Ward 2 (map available here)…

Campaign signs for Ryan Campbell and Derek Norton with the article about Smyrna mayor contributions for the December 3 runoff

2019 Elections November 24, 2019

Contribution total for Smyrna mayor candidates tops $150,000

As Smyrna mayor hopefuls Ryan Campbell and Derek Norton head back out to campaign for voters ahead of the Dec. 3 runoff, they’re also receiving donations to help fund their…

2019 Elections November 6, 2019

Susan Wilkinson wins third term on Smyrna City Council

Despite facing two challengers, Susan Wilkinson earned a third term on the Smyrna City Council Tuesday night, avoiding a runoff by winning more than half the vote. Wilkinson, first elected…

2019 Elections November 6, 2019

Austin Wagner wins election to Smyrna city council by two votes

Andrea Blustein’s eight-year run as a Smyrna city council member is set to end after she was defeated by an extremely narrow margin by challenger Austin Wagner. Blustein has represented…

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Articles by Haisten Willis

Smyrna to host Black heritage celebration in February

Smyrna bans smoking downtown

Unofficial results: Derek Norton elected Smyrna’s next mayor

Austin Wagner defeats Andrea Blustein in Smyrna Ward 2 race

Max Bacon gets his own bobblehead

Reformation Brewery one step closer to opening at Smyrna’s Riverview Landing

Smyrna Ward 2 challenger Austin Wagner outraises incumbent Andrea Blustein

Contribution total for Smyrna mayor candidates tops $150,000

Susan Wilkinson wins third term on Smyrna City Council

Austin Wagner wins election to Smyrna city council by two votes