Smyrna

Community, Giving Back to the Community September 22, 2026

Annual Car Show Supports Smyrna Jonquil Lions Club Programs

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the Smyrna Jonquil Lions Club’s Annual Car Show: The Smyrna Jonquil Lions Club hosted our Annual Car Show…

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Community Life, Uncategorized September 17, 2026

Things to Do in Cobb County This Weekend, Sept. 18-20

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, September 18 to Sunday, September 20. Be sure to check the information in the…

A drawing of a group of entrepreneurs viewing a board of graphs and charts

Business & Economy, Local Business September 10, 2026

Smyrna Business Association Launches Smyrna Leadership Exchange to Develop the Next Generation of Community Leaders

The Smyrna Business Association distributed the following announcement: The Smyrna Business Association (SBA), with assistance from the City of Smyrna’s Department of Economic Development, is launching the Smyrna Leadership Exchange…

Icons for police, medical personnel, firefighters, 911 operators

Government & Politics September 8, 2026

Smyrna to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks

The Smyrna Public Safety Foundation distributed the following announcement: The Smyrna Public Safety Foundation, in partnership with the city of Smyrna, the Smyrna Fire Department and the Smyrna Police Department,…

Business & Economy, Food and Restaurants September 5, 2026

Kupcakerie expanding to Smyrna

Photo above: cupcakes from Kupcakerie’s Instagram page, used with permission By Mark Woolsey Those with a desire to pair artisan cakes/pastries with fine coffees should sit up and take notice….

The City of Smyrna City Council unanimously voted on August 3, 2026, to become a Bee City USA. From left to right: Chris Knight (At-Large, KSB Board); Casey Chaviano (At-Large, KSB Board); Diane Overton (Mayor's Appointee, KSB Board); Shannon Balestrini (At-Large, KSB Board); Mayor Derek Norton; Environmental Services Director and KSB Executive Director Julie Barwig; Maggie McGarity (Ward 5, KSB Board); Liv Wise (At-large, KSB Board)

Environment September 1, 2026

City of Smyrna Becomes an Affiliate of Bee City USA

Photo above: The City of Smyrna City Council unanimously voted on August 3, 2026, to become a Bee City USA. From left to right: Chris Knight (At-Large, KSB Board); Casey…

Community, Giving Back to the Community August 15, 2026

Smyrna Environmental Events Planned for August Through October

Keep Smyrna Beautiful provided the following calendar of its upcoming events and programs: Great Southeast Pollinator Census: August 22-23 The annual Great Southeast Pollinator Census helps scientists gather data about pollinators so we can better protect…

Community Life, Libraries August 15, 2026

Celebration of life planned for Smyrna historian Bill Marchione

Friends of Smyrna Library distributed the following announcement: The Smyrna Public Library and the Friends of Smyrna Library will host a celebration of life for William “Bill” P. Marchione Jr.,…

Interstate 20 and 285 shields are overlaid on a drawing of an interstate highway interchange

Transportation & Development August 6, 2026

Full Closure of I-285 from S. Atlanta Road to Paces Ferry This Weekend

The Georgia Department of Transportation distributed the following press release about this weekend’s full closure of I-285 from South Atlanta Road to Paces Ferry Road beginning Friday evening. The stretch…

The sign in front of the Smyrna Police Department

Crime & Public Safety August 4, 2026

Smyrna Police Identify One Suspect, Seek Another in Road Rage Case

By Mark Woolsey [The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding or redacting the name of suspects unless and until the person is convicted in a court of law…

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Government & Politics October 7, 2026

Bottoms, Jackson face each other for first, and likely only, time in Georgia governor’s race

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 7, 2026 Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson clashed Tuesday night…

Science & Technology October 7, 2026

AI can help with academic research but doesn’t always get it right – here are some tips to check the information you receive

by Allison Faix, Coastal Carolina University and Samantha Duncan, Coastal Carolina University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Almost 25% of adults in the United States…

Health & Wellness October 7, 2026