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…
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…
For the second meeting in a row, the Smyrna city council passed an ordinance loosening restrictions on alcohol consumption. Earlier in November the council added three new zones where patrons…
The City of Smyrna jumped on the open container trend in February, allowing carry-out of alcoholic beverages at downtown restaurants into the Village Green area. Monday night, the city council…
Cobb County residents and visitors can sample food and appetizers from more than 30 local restaurants at the annual Taste of Smyrna “Festival of Delectable,” which will take place in…
The City of Smyrna is jumping on a growing worldwide trend by closing streets to automobiles in favor of walkers, joggers and bikers on Sunday, Oct. 14. Open Streets will…
One house or two? What might seem a simple question led to a surprisingly contentious Smyrna City Council vote Monday night when city leaders were asked to approve a higher…
The “Jonquil City” will celebrate its 146th anniversary with a Smyrna birthday party and fireworks show in Downtown Smyrna on Saturday, Aug. 4. The city promises a full night of…
Toward the end of a mostly uneventful Smyrna City Council meeting Monday night, local resident Susan Bentley rose to speak about an issue regarding entertainment at the city’s upcoming Spring…
About a year ago Haisten Willis wrote an article for the Courier about Smyrna Memorial Cemetery, the small cemetery at the corner of Atlanta and Concord roads, tucked away next…