Smyrna

Smyrna January 17, 2018

Smyrna narrowly rejects four-house development near downtown

With the snow falling outside, the Smyrna City Council heard a full hour of debate on a proposed four-house development near the city’s downtown. Located across Atlanta Road from Market…

Smyrna January 3, 2018

Mayor breaks tie, Smyrna passes Georgia’s first hands-free ordinance

Smyrna Mayor Max Bacon made a rare tie-breaking vote Monday night, setting in motion Georgia’s first hands-free ordinance for drivers. The new policy, set to go into effect April 2,…

Smyrna December 19, 2017

Blackburn sworn in as Smyrna’s first African-American city councilperson

It only took 145 years, but the city of Smyrna has its first African American serving on city council. A standing room only crowd showed up to city hall Monday…

Smyrna City Hall in article about Smyrna millage rate

Smyrna November 23, 2017

More on Smyrna’s proposed distracted driving ordinance

There has been a discussion on social media about the details of Smyrna’s proposed ordinance restricting the use of cell phones in vehicles. I requested a copy of the ordinance…

Smyrna November 21, 2017

Proposed Smyrna ordinance: Hands off the cell phone and on the steering wheel!

The City of Smyrna could become the first in the state of Georgia to adopt an ordinance prohibiting the use of cell phones or other mobile electronic devices while driving….

Smyrna November 8, 2017

Blackburn, Lindley to face off in Smyrna council runoff

Smyrna voters will head to the polls one more time to decide the next Ward 3 council representative. Following a short race that featured five candidates in total, Travis Lindley…

Smyrna October 3, 2017

PulteGroup withdraws application for controversial Atlanta Road townhomes

Developer PulteGroup apparently got the message when its representatives got an earful from some 200 locals about a proposed townhome development back in August. The developer has withdrawn its application…

Smyrna September 21, 2017

Five Will Vie for Open Smyrna City Council Seat Nov. 7

There will be plenty of competition for the Smyrna City Council’s open Ward 3 seat this fall. No fewer than five candidates qualified at city hall Monday through Wednesday, each cashing…

Smyrna September 16, 2017

Teri Anulewicz unopposed for House district 42, 8 qualify for Senate district 6

Teri Anulewicz had an easy time making the transition from city councilwoman to state legislator. Anulewicz, a Democrat, was the sole candidate to qualify for a special election for Georgia…

Smyrna September 7, 2017

Smyrna passes anti-price gouging measure in wake of Hurricane Harvey

The path of Hurricane Harvey’s destruction continues to be felt both in Texas and far beyond, especially in the oil and gas sector that drives much of Houston’s economy. On…

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