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Smyrna City Hall in article about Smyrna millage rate

Smyrna August 4, 2020

Smyrna issues press release on their non-discrimination ordinance

The City of Smyrna issued the following press release highlighting the passage of the city’s non-discrimination ordinance. City of Smyrna, GA government made clear on Monday, August 3, 2020, that…

residents at town hall for Smyrna non-discrimination ordinance

Smyrna August 4, 2020

Smyrna passes non-discrimination ordinance over one council member’s objections

With one member opposed, the Smyrna City Council passed a long-discussed non-discrimination ordinance on Monday night. The policy, which passed 6-1 with Corky Welch voting no, is intended to protect…

Smyrna July 8, 2020

Smyrna hires state capitol lobbyist

Smyrna will soon have an even stronger presence at the Georgia state capitol after the city council voted to hire lobbyist Kash Trivedi for a $60,000 contract Monday evening. The…

Smynra City Council in person meeting in Smyrna Community Center gym

Smyrna May 19, 2020

Smyrna City Council meets in person — with many changes

After going more than two months without an in-person meeting, the Smyrna City Council again met face-to-face Monday night, though in dramatically altered circumstances and with firm protocols in place…

Smyrna Police Chief Joe Bennett interim Smyrna city manager

Smyrna February 4, 2020

Smyrna to get new police chief

Following a seven-year run as Smyrna’s Chief of Police, David Lee will retire on Friday, to be replaced by deputy chief Joe Bennett. The move was approved by a 7-0…

Smyrna January 22, 2020

Smyrna Police to Install Speed Detectors at Three Schools

Following complaints from concerned parents, the Smyrna Police Department will be installing speed detection cameras at three local schools, and hopes to have them operational before students begin summer break….

Smyrna January 7, 2020

Swearing-in Night in Smyrna

Seven city council members, Smyrna’s first new mayor in 35 years, the city administrator, attorney, clerk and a host of judges were all sworn in for new terms before a…

Smyrna December 17, 2019

Smyrna bans smoking downtown

Drinking yes, smoking no. Nearly two years after voting to allow open containers of alcohol in its downtown district, the Smyrna City Council voted 6-1 Monday night to ban smoking…

Austin Wagner holding sign on Spring Road

2019 Elections December 3, 2019

Austin Wagner defeats Andrea Blustein in Smyrna Ward 2 race

According to unofficial results, 29-year-old political consultant Austin Wagner has defeated two-term incumbent Andrea Blustein for the Ward 2 seat on the Smyrna city council. Wagner initially appeared to win…

2019 Elections November 25, 2019

Smyrna Ward 2 challenger Austin Wagner outraises incumbent Andrea Blustein

Voters in Smyrna will head back out to the polls Dec. 3 to decide on the city’s first new mayor since 1985. Meanwhile, those in Ward 2 (map available here)…

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