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Smyrna March 15, 2018

How Smyrna went from ‘redneck town’ to growing economic powerhouse

Over the last six weeks, local historian and author Bill Marchione has been presenting on on Smyrna history at the city’s downtown library. On Monday, Marchione, a Boston native and…

Public Transit February 27, 2018

Mix of optimism, caution rule at Smyrna’s Transit Town Hall

There is definitely a lot of interest in the public transit debate in Cobb County. Monday night, a standing-room-only crowd showed up at the Smyrna Community Center to learn more…

Public Transit February 21, 2018

Transit fans and foes: Sound off at Smyrna town hall set for Feb. 26

As Cobb County legislators and local politicians continue discussing the once-untouchable topic of public transit entering the county, a town hall meeting is set for the Smyrna Community Center Monday…

Smyrna City Hall in article about Smyrna millage rate

Smyrna February 20, 2018

Smyrna to allow carry-out of alcoholic beverages at downtown restaurants

After allowing open containers of alcohol during special events for many years, Smyrna passed an ordinance Monday night allowing the practice to take place year-round. City officials cited a trend…

Smyrna February 6, 2018

Following lengthy debate, Smyrna rejects Verizon cell tower

For the second straight meeting, Smyrna’s city council sat through a long round of comments before rejecting a development near downtown. Last time around it was a four-house development that…

Smyrna January 17, 2018

Smyrna narrowly rejects four-house development near downtown

With the snow falling outside, the Smyrna City Council heard a full hour of debate on a proposed four-house development near the city’s downtown. Located across Atlanta Road from Market…

Smyrna January 3, 2018

Mayor breaks tie, Smyrna passes Georgia’s first hands-free ordinance

Smyrna Mayor Max Bacon made a rare tie-breaking vote Monday night, setting in motion Georgia’s first hands-free ordinance for drivers. The new policy, set to go into effect April 2,…

Smyrna November 21, 2017

Proposed Smyrna ordinance: Hands off the cell phone and on the steering wheel!

The City of Smyrna could become the first in the state of Georgia to adopt an ordinance prohibiting the use of cell phones or other mobile electronic devices while driving….

Smyrna November 8, 2017

Blackburn, Lindley to face off in Smyrna council runoff

Smyrna voters will head to the polls one more time to decide the next Ward 3 council representative. Following a short race that featured five candidates in total, Travis Lindley…

Smyrna September 7, 2017

Smyrna passes anti-price gouging measure in wake of Hurricane Harvey

The path of Hurricane Harvey’s destruction continues to be felt both in Texas and far beyond, especially in the oil and gas sector that drives much of Houston’s economy. On…

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