This is an evergreen article that we republish periodically, often with updates as we do further research. It was the second in our series Cobb County History through Documents, and…
Keep Smyrna Beautiful submitted the following news release: Keep Smyrna Beautiful recently received a $2,500 Sandra Webb Legacy Grant from the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation, a statewide organization that leads…
Smyrna Pride distributed the following news release about the 5th annual Smyrna Pride Festival: It’s PRIDE MONTH again in Smyrna, Georgia! Local nonprofit, Smyrna Pride, will host the 5th annual…
[This is an evergreen article that we periodically edit, expand and republish, about the history of Cobb County and its cities. This one is about the thriving poultry industry that…
By Mark Woolsey The Smyrna Mayor’s Education Awards are in the rear-view mirror for this year, but look for them to return in 2026 with the attendant ruffles and flourishes,…
By Mark Woolsey Cleanup work continued into Friday evening at the scene of a partial train derailment in Smyrna. Seventeen cars of a CSX train derailed shortly before 2:30 a.m….
By Mark Woolsey A recent survey done as part of the Downtown Smyrna Redevelopment Project showed substantial support for making the city-purchased First Baptist Church of Smyrna property an extension…
PHOTO: Molly Barrett Gillis, a partner with the Gillis Law Firm, presented the trophy to members of the Smyrna Police Department, including Police Chief Keith Zgonc (photo courtesy of Smyrna…
A new location of Caribou Coffee is coming to Cobb County. The Minnesota-based chain says it will open a new location “soon” at 2410 South Cobb Drive in Smyrna. The…
By Mark Woolsey An April 28 meeting will kick off a process leading to the expansion and reimagining of Smyrna’s downtown area. The two-hour session at the outset of Smyrna…