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Smyrna September 4, 2019

Smyrna bans tobacco sale to anyone under age 21

Reacting to a rapid rise in youth smoking, the Smyrna city council voted unanimously Tuesday night to ban the sale of tobacco to anyone under the age of 21. “The…

Ducere CEO Markesia Akinbami, and Chairman Korey Akinbami. flanked by Austell Mayor Pro Tem Valerie Anderson and Mayor Ollie Clemons, cut the ribbon for the opening of the headquarters of Ducere

Austell August 15, 2019

Ribbon-cutting at a historic Austell house

On August 2 the ribbon-cutting took place in Austell for the new headquarters of Ducere Construction Services and Ducere Investment Group. Ducere renovated a historic Austell house on Mulberry Street…

2019 Elections August 6, 2019

Smyrna Councilman Ron Fennel not seeking re-election

There will be at least two new faces on the Smyrna city council in 2020. After serving two terms, Ward 7 council member Ron Fennel has announced that he will…

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…

Sterigenics sign in article about lawsuit Sterigenics, BD Bard

Environment August 3, 2019

Georgia EPD approves new anti-pollution controls at Sterigenics

In the following news release, the EPD approved the changes proposed by Sterigenics that are intended to reduce the emission of the carcinogen ethylene oxide into the air: Today the…

2019 Elections August 3, 2019

Maryline Blackburn to seek reelection to Smyrna City Council

In a Friday press release, Smyrna Ward 3 City Councilmember Maryline Blackburn announced that she will seek re-election in the 2019 city elections, to be held on November 5. “I…

sign held at Sterigenics protest with the Sterigenics slogan "Safeguarding Global Heath" changed to "Endangering Global Health"

Environment August 3, 2019

Residents protest near Sterigenics facility

A group of Smyrna-area residents held a protest of the Sterigenics plant Friday morning. Organized by Stop Sterigenics – Georgia, the group took spots along Plant Atkinson Road and South…

photo of Cobb Superior Court building from the front with a blue sky with clouds in the background

Cobb County August 2, 2019

Powder Springs man given 10 years for elder neglect

A press release from the office of Cobb District Attorney Joyette Holmes announced that a Powder Springs man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after being convicted of…

The new Cenacle vegan menu, described in text format in the article

Austell, Food July 26, 2019

Cenacle adds vegan choices to menu

The Cenacle Coffee and Bistro, located at 2844 Veterans Memorial Highway in Austell, recently added vegan options to their menu. Owner Malcolm Lewis said to the Courier, “We’ve added a…

Environment July 23, 2019

2019 Annual Household Hazardous Waste Event

Keep Cobb Beautiful’s annual FREE household hazardous waste event will be held next Saturday, July 27, at Jim Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road, SW, Marietta, from 9 a.m to Noon,…

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