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Silhouettes of a group of soldiers with weapons and other gear

Community Life, Uncategorized October 31, 2025

Volunteers transform American Legion and VFW posts in Smyrna and Marietta

[Information provided in a press release from Swinerton Builders, who also provided the photos] In October, U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath joined more than 120 volunteers from Home Depot, Swinerton Builders and…

The sign in front of the Smyrna Police Department

Smyrna October 25, 2025

The GBI investigates death of a man during a police stop in Smyrna

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating the death of a man during a police stop in Smyrna early Friday. The agency says a Smyrna officer spotted a stolen U-Haul…

The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Weekend Quiz October 19, 2025

Cobb Courier Quiz: How much do you know about Smyrna?

The City of Smyrna is one of the largest and most economically vibrant cities in Cobb County. But how much do you know about it? We’ve posted a quiz to…

Photo caption: Argyle Elementary was able to transform their courtyard into a learning garden with support from a KSB School Grant

Smyrna October 19, 2025

Latest programs and events from Keep Smyrna Beautiful include environmental education

Photo: Argyle Elementary was able to transform their courtyard into a learning garden with support from a KSB School Grant Keep Smyrna Beautiful submitted the following update on upcoming events:…

A cluster of headstones in Collins Springs Cemetery

Smyrna October 17, 2025

A stroll through Collins Springs Cemetery near Smyrna

By Larry Felton Johnson [This evergreen article was an installment in the series “Accidentally car-free” about getting around Cobb County without the use of a car. To see a list…

Tracy Styf, 2025 Smyrna Citizen of the Year, Derek Norton, Mayor of Smyrna

Business & Economy October 1, 2025

TCCID Director Tracy Styf named Smyrna Area Council Citizen of the Year

PHOTO ABOVE: Tracy Styf, 2025 Smyrna Citizen of the Year, Derek Norton, Mayor of Smyrna, courtesy of the Cobb Chamber The Cobb Chamber’s Smyrna Area Council named Tracy Styf, Executive…

Smyrna September 13, 2025

Keep Smyrna Beautiful mourns the loss of Dr. David Martin

The following updates from Keep Smyrna Beautiful include a tribute to avid volunteer Dr. David Martin, and an announcement about the next Smyrna document shredding event: Document Shredding Join Keep Smyrna Beautiful on Saturday, September…

Weekend Quiz September 13, 2025

How much do you know about the City of Smyrna?

How much do you know about the City of Smyrna? Take the quiz below to test your knowledge. Don’t get upset if you do less well than you thought you…

A cartoon drawing of a rooster, two hens, two chicks, and a hatchling along with a drawing of a chicken coop.

Smyrna September 12, 2025

1911 — when Smyrna had more chickens than people, and when Belmont meant Belmont Farms

[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…

Smyrna September 5, 2025

UPDATE Smyrna police and fire investigate fatal apartment blaze

By Mark Woolsey UPDATE: Smyrna police have identified a woman whose body was found inside a burning apartment early Wednesday. Police say they are treating the death of 32-year-old Mary…

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Health & Wellness October 31, 2025

At The Hollow in Florida, the ‘Medical Freedom’ Movement Finds Its Base Camp

This article by Arthur Allen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Arthur Allen October 31, 2025 VENICE, Fla. — MAGA and MAHA are happily married in Florida,…

Education October 31, 2025

Georgia teacher sues school district that fired her and others because of budget shortfall

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 29, 2025 A Georgia elementary school teacher let go during a fiscal crisis…

Health & Wellness October 31, 2025

Atorvastatin recall may affect hundreds of thousands of patients – and reflects FDA’s troubles inspecting medicines manufactured overseas

by C. Michael White, University of Connecticut, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] If you take cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins, you may have noticed a flurry…

Science & Technology October 31, 2025

Where does human thinking end and AI begin? An AI authorship protocol aims to show the difference

by Eli Alshanetsky, Temple University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The latest generation of artificial intelligence models is sharper and smoother, producing polished text with…

Government & Politics October 31, 2025

Voters lose when maps get redrawn before every election instead of once a decade − a trend started in Texas, moving to California and likely spreading across the country

by David Patterson Soule, University of Richmond and Kyle Redican, University of Richmond, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] After the U.S. census is conducted every…