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…
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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.If…
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 and…
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got an earful from some 200 locals about a proposed townhome development back in August.The developer has withdrawn its application to…
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 in…
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 House…
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 Tuesday…
Major mixed-use development could replace strip mall, Emerson office park in Cumberland
A mixed-use development totaling more than 525,000 square feet could replace an aging strip center and the Emerson Center office complex near SunTrust Park and The Battery in the Cumberland…
Smyrna millage remains unchanged for the 11th straight year
The millage rate in Smyrna will remain at 8.99 mills, where it has stood since 2007, following a 7-0 vote by the city council Monday night. But keeping the millage…
Atlanta Road Townhome developers get an earful during Smyrna town hall
A group representing John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods along with Smyrna City Councilman Doug Stoner got plenty of blowback about a potential townhome development on Atlanta Road Tuesday night.The meeting…