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Smyrna July 7, 2025

A glimpse into Smyrna’s early 20th century dairy industry

By Larry Felton Johnson Regular readers of the Cobb County Courier know that we often heavily cite the Georgia Historic Newspapers website in our history articles. Examples of our articles…

A cartoon drawing of a rooster, two hens, two chicks, and a hatchling along with a drawing of a chicken coop.

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1911 — when Smyrna had more chickens than people, and when Belmont meant Belmont Farms

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Survey results for Downtown Smyrna Redevelopment Project released

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Police top fire in Chief’s Cup during Smyrna Public Safety Foundation’s Fourth Annual Golf Tournament

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Upcoming Keep Smyrna Beautiful events include document shredding and garden tour

a contour drawing of raised fists and picket signs

Smyrna February 25, 2025

Smyrna’s Black History Month dinner to highlight 1881 washerwomen’s strike

Driving home from work one day in 2017, Kelundra Smith heard voices. Inspirational voices. Smith had been thinking of writing about a piece of Atlanta history-the 1881 Atlanta washerwomen strike….

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Government & Politics July 29, 2025

Georgia Republicans rush to return First Liberty donations but majority of funds are still missing

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 29, 2025 You expect to see politicians working hard to earn donations, but…

Health & Wellness July 29, 2025

Lawfully Present Immigrants Help Stabilize ACA Plans. Why Does the GOP Want Them Out?

This article by Bernard J. Wolfson first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Bernard J. Wolfson July 29, 2025 If you want to create a perfect storm at…

Science & Technology July 29, 2025

How wind and solar power helps keep America’s farms alive

by Paul Mwebaze, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Drive through the plains of Iowa or Kansas and you’ll see more…

Immigration July 29, 2025

Due process: What it means in US law and its implications for migrant rights

by Ray Brescia, Albany Law School, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As the United States edges up to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of…

Government & Politics July 29, 2025

Why government support for religion doesn’t necessarily make people more religious

by Brendan Szendro, McGill University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The IRS will offer religious congregations more freedom to endorse political candidates without jeopardizing their…

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Smyrna

A glimpse into Smyrna’s early 20th century dairy industry

1911 — when Smyrna had more chickens than people, and when Belmont meant Belmont Farms

Survey results for Downtown Smyrna Redevelopment Project released

Police top fire in Chief’s Cup during Smyrna Public Safety Foundation’s Fourth Annual Golf Tournament

New Caribou Coffee coming to Smyrna

Smyrna to hold public visioning session for its downtown renovation

Flock Safety opens drone manufacturing facility in Smyrna

The Friends of Smyrna Library present “Mrs. Lincoln: The ‘First’ First Lady”

Upcoming Keep Smyrna Beautiful events include document shredding and garden tour

Smyrna’s Black History Month dinner to highlight 1881 washerwomen’s strike