Men who stole car with baby inside sentenced in Cobb Superior Court
Cobb County District Attorney Joyette Holmes announced this afternoon that three Atlanta men who in 2016 stole a car in Smyrna with a baby inside were sentenced to prison Friday…
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Wi-fi hotspots delivered to Campbell High and Belmont Elementary
The City of Smyrna announced in a press release today that a group of elected officials and staff have delivered wi-fi hotspots to Campbell High School and Belmont Elementary School….
Bennett named interim Smyrna administrator following resignation of Tammi Saddler Jones
Following the resignation of Tammi Saddler Jones on Friday, Smyrna Police Chief Joseph Bennett was named interim city administrator by a unanimous city council vote Monday night. Taking over for…
GBI investigates Smyrna officer shooting at reportedly stolen U-Haul
The Smyrna Police Department requested that the Georgia Bureau investigate an incident on Jonquil Road at Spring Road in which a Smyrna officer shot at at the occupants of an…
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…
Derek Norton issues executive order requiring face coverings in Smyrna
Smyrna Mayor Derek Norton issued an executive order today requiring the use of face coverings in public with the exception of a list of exclusions delineated in the order. The…
Smyrna issues press release on their non-discrimination ordinance
The City of Smyrna issued the following press release highlighting the passage of the city’s non-discrimination ordinance. City of Smyrna, GA government made clear on Monday, August 3, 2020, that…
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…
Smyrna to cover cost of city employee COVID-19 testing for three-day period
The City of Smyrna is going to cover the cost of voluntary COVID-19 testing for its city employees on July 28, July 29 and July 30. “I am so proud…
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…