Smyrna

Community, Giving Back to the Community October 23, 2026

Smyrna Fire Department honors Paul Powers with Irons Award

The Smyrna Public Safety Foundation distributed the following news release: The Smyrna Fire Department honored the chair of the Smyrna Public Safety Foundation with its annual Irons Award for his…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 22, 2026

Cobb current events quiz: Planning, planes and parks

How closely have you followed recent Cobb news? Try these five questions covering city planning, aviation, festivals, history and recreation. Looking up the answers is encouraged. The Cobb County Courier…

History October 18, 2026

Smyrna Library to host lecture on Mary Musgrove, Georgia’s ‘forgotten co-founder’

Friends of the Smyrna Library distributed the following announcement: While most accounts of Georgia history start with James Oglethorpe, an upcoming lecture at the Smyrna Library will argue that a…

Advance voting sign in front of South Cobb Community Center

Government & Politics October 15, 2026

Cobb County early voting draws 16,392 voters on opening day

By Mark Woolsey Early voting has kicked off at a rapid clip across both Cobb County and Georgia. County elections and voter registration director Leigh Phillips says the 13 polling…

Ribbon-cutting at Riverlands Showcase Trail at Riverview Park

Community Life, Trails and Greenways October 13, 2026

Ribbon-cutting for new trail section at Smyrna’s Riverview Park

Photo: provided by Sarah Douglas By Mark Woolsey The Trust For Public Land, Cobb County and Smyrna city officials cut the ribbon Thursday on a new half-mile section of the…

Community Life October 10, 2026

Upcoming Keep Smyrna Beautiful events

Keep Smyrna Beautiful distributed the following information about upcoming events and volunteer opportunities. Bulky Trash Amnesty Day: Oct. 17 Smyrna residents can drop off their bulky trash items at Smyrna…

Art October 7, 2026

Smyrna History Museum Showcases Artist Nellie Mae Rowe

By Mark Woolsey A Cobb County resident for much of her adult life. Nellie Mae Rowe’s path echoes the life of many African-American woman in the early 20th century. Born…

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Local Business October 5, 2026

Cobb County Adds 40 New Business Licenses

Cobb County issued 40 new business licenses in unincorporated areas between Sept. 27 and Oct. 4, 2026, with the listings ranging from construction contractors and professional services to retailers, health-related…

Government & Politics, Local government October 2, 2026

Norton Highlights Downtown and South Cobb Drive Plans in Smyrna Address

By Mark Woolsey The mayor of Smyrna is nothing if not bullish about the future of nearly 60 thousand people who call the suburban city home. Mayor Derek Norton updated…

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Food and Restaurants October 1, 2026

Three restaurants to try during Hispanic Heritage Month in Cobb County

Photos by Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow By Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow. Hispanic Heritage Month, running from September 15 to October 15, celebrates the cultures and contributions of people with Hispanic American Heritage….

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News, Transportation October 27, 2026