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Smyrna March 7, 2017

Students, mayor advocate for E-SPLOST to fund Smyrna school improvements

Smyrna Mayor Max Bacon was back in city hall Monday night after missing the previous two council meetings due to health issues, and took the opportunity to speak on a…

Smyrna February 23, 2017

Smyrna council approves townhome, liquor store rezonings during contentious meeting

The Smyrna city council approved rezonings for a planned townhome complex and liquor store during its regularly scheduled meeting Monday night, but not without getting an earful during public comments….

Smyrna February 20, 2017

Smyrna changes ordinance in response to lawsuit stemming from death of Nicholas Thomas

At a press conference in front of Smyrna city hall on Monday, Feb. 13, plaintiffs in a federal lawsuit against the city of Smyrna and Smyrna Police Department discussed a…

South Cobb Drive corridor study February 8, 2017

Smyrna residents weigh in on South Cobb Drive redevelopment concepts

Residents of the Smyrna area got to review and give input on several redevelopment options for the portion of South Cobb Drive running between Concord Road and Windy Hill Road…

Suntrust Park January 18, 2017

Smyrna warming up for Braves stadium first pitch

The much-discussed new Atlanta Braves stadium near the intersection of I-75 and I-285 will be open for business in two shorts months, culminating a controversial process that began more than…

Cobb County, economic development, Shopping, Smyrna December 15, 2016

‘Finally!’ New Publix supermarket opens in downtown Smyrna

A grand opening ceremony early Thursday morning marked the end of a nearly decade-long process for Publix Super Markets and the City of Smyrna. With thermometers reading 31 degrees outside,…

Cobb County, Police-Community Relations, Smyrna March 25, 2016

Smyrna Council Meeting shut down by protests on February 15

Angry protesters shut down the Feb. 15 Smyrna City Council meeting over the promotion of the police officer who killed an unarmed black man last March. Mayor Max Bacon tried…

Smyrna September 10, 2015

Candidates for the Nov. 3 Smyrna election

The following candidates were certified by the Director of Cobb County Board of Elections for the Smyrna city election to be held Nov. 3, 2015: MAYOR Alex Backry A. Max…

Smyrna City Hall in article about Smyrna millage rate

Smyrna August 18, 2015

Smyrna approves mixed-use development at Atlanta and Spring Roads

On Monday August 17 2015 the Smyrna City Council approved a mixed use development consisting of 65,000 square feet of retail space, 290 apartments, and a parking garage. The proposal…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Georgia January 3, 2024

Drawn into friendly political fire, new Georgia redistricting maps prompt lawmaker reshuffling

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 3, 2024 When a federal judge gave the final OK to newly-drawn electoral…

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