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2019 Elections October 22, 2019

Density, infrastructure issues dominate Smyrna mayor debate

A full house gathered at Whitefield Academy Tuesday night to hear five candidates state their vision and goals for Smyrna’s future. Alex Backry, Ryan Campbell, Laura Mireles, Derek Norton and…

2019 Elections October 20, 2019

Larry Thomas promises transparency in run for Powder Springs City Council

Larry Thomas is running for the Powder Springs City Council, At Large Post 1, in the upcoming Nov. 5 election. Before moving to Powder Springs, Thomas served in the U.S….

2019 Elections October 17, 2019

Ollie Clemons: candidate for mayor of Austell

Mayor Ollie Clemons is not your typical incumbent. He was sworn into office on July 1st, 2019 after serving as the mayor pro tem for five years. Originally from Chicago,…

2019 Elections October 16, 2019

Smyrna Ward 2 Candidate Austin Wagner: ‘I want to bring a fresh, new perspective’ to city council

As part of our ongoing election coverage, the Cobb County Courier has sent a four-part Q&A to each Smyrna city council candidate in a contested race. Beginning last week and…

Jennie Eldredge, Smyrna History Museum manager (photo by Haisten WIllis)

Smyrna August 6, 2019

Reworked Smyrna History Museum set to open this fall

Everything changes over time, including museums dedicated to preserving history. The first Smyrna history museum opened in 1939, and 80 years later the newest iteration will celebrate a grand opening…

Max Bacon upper body shot. Bacon is bearded, with white hair. He is wearing a dark sports jacket and an open-collared dress shirt. The shot is an upper-body shot, and he is smiling face-forward into the camera

2019 Elections July 8, 2019

UPDATED: Feisty as ever, Max Bacon seeks 10th term as Smyrna mayor

UPDATE: Max Bacon announced this morning that he will not seek reelection. We will be posting updated information as it becomes available. Opponents may have a lot to say about…

Commissioner Lisa Cupid at town hall talking about millage rate and other county issues

Cobb County June 30, 2019

Millage rate increase needed to meet county needs says Cupid

At her District 4 town hall meeting last week, Commissioner Lisa Cupid stressed the importance in raising the millage rate — something she said is essential to keep county services…

Laura Mireles seated at a table at Rev Coffee (photo by Larry Felton Johnson)

2019 Elections June 5, 2019

A conversation with Laura Mireles, candidate for Smyrna mayor

The Courier had a conversation with Laura Mireles, who is challenging long-time Smyrna Mayor Max Bacon in this fall’s election. The conversation took place at Rev Coffee Roasters on Spring…

Smyrna City Hall in article about Smyrna millage rate

Smyrna May 21, 2019

Smyrna Again Expands Open Container ‘Restaurant District’ Policy

The City of Smyrna’s move toward allowing open containers of alcohol in defined “restaurant districts” appears to be going well. For the second time, the has city expanded its downtown…

Riverview Landing April 19, 2019

BBQ restaurant, Coffee shop, and Reformation Brewing Join Riverview Landing

The long-planned Riverview Landing development along the Chattahoochee River has officially added a trio of restaurants to its lineup. Grand Champion BBQ, Chattahoochee Coffee Co. and Reformation Brewing will be…

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