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Smyrna December 19, 2017

Blackburn sworn in as Smyrna’s first African-American city councilperson

It only took 145 years, but the city of Smyrna has its first African American serving on city council. A standing room only crowd showed up to city hall Monday…

Elections December 6, 2017

Maryline Blackburn wins election to Smyrna City Council

Maryline Blackburn is the newest member of the Smyrna city council. Smyrna voters headed to the polls Tuesday to decide the next Ward 3 council representative, choosing between Blackburn and…

Smyrna City Hall in article about Smyrna millage rate

Smyrna September 21, 2017

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…

Smyrna July 29, 2017

Rezoning request for townhouses in the heart of Smyrna provokes controversy

A group of three pre-World War II homes on Atlanta Road near downtown Smyrna could be removed to make way for the development of 43 townhomes by John Wieland Homes…

Smyrna June 20, 2017

City of Smyrna to take over Smyrna Museum operations and redesign exhibits

Directly across from downtown Smyrna is a replica of the city’s historic 1910 train depot that has long served as a museum. Since 1999, former Smyrna Mayor Harold Smith, now…

Smyrna May 19, 2017

Tucked away on Atlanta Road, Smyrna Memorial Cemetery holds city trailblazers

Thousands of drivers pass downtown Smyrna along Atlanta Road every single day, many of them completely unaware they’re passing one of the city’s most important historic landmarks: the Smyrna Memorial…

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…

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…

Smyrna October 9, 2025

Jazz Under the Gazebo, an elegant evening of music, wine, and community support, returns Nov. 1

The Smyrna Public Safety Foundation submitted the following press release about its Jazz Under the Gazebo fundraiser: The Smyrna Public Safety Foundation, in partnership with The Vineyard Wine Market, will…

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Things to Do October 3, 2025

Planning Your Weekend in Cobb? Here’s What the Weather Allows

If the National Weather Service is correct (and they usually are), you can feel safe in attending both outdoor and indoor events scheduled from Friday, October 3, through Sunday, October…

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Community, Engagement December 6, 2025

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