Smyrna

2019 Elections October 29, 2019

Watchdog group files ethics complaint against Maryline Blackburn

William Perry, executive director of Georgia Ethics Watchdogs, filed an ethics complaint against Councilwoman Maryline Blackburn, who represents Smyrna’s Ward 3. Blackburn is Smyrna’s first African-American city council member, and…

green checkmark in a circle voting symbol. Used in article about municipal elections

2019 Elections October 26, 2019

Advance voting in Cobb city elections continues through November 1

If you live within the city limits of Austell, Kennesaw, Powder Springs or Smyrna, you have an opportunity for advance voting in the 2019 Cobb city elections between now and…

Riverview Landing multi-family phase nearing completion

Riverview Landing October 24, 2019

Riverview Landing’s multi-family units near completion

It’s been awhile since we’ve posted an update on the Riverview Landing development at Riverview Road on the Chattahoochee. Today I wandered over to the site, which is about a…

panel of Smyrna mayoral candidates sitting at table

2019 Elections October 22, 2019

Density, infrastructure issues dominate Smyrna mayor debate

A full house gathered at Whitefield Academy Tuesday night to hear five candidates state their vision and goals for Smyrna’s future. Alex Backry, Ryan Campbell, Laura Mireles, Derek Norton and…

2019 Elections October 21, 2019

Derek Norton builds big lead in Smyrna mayor money race

If how much money each candidate has raised is any indication, Derek Norton appears to be the clear frontrunner in the race to become the next Smyrna mayor. As of…

Ward 3 candidate incumbent Maryline Blackburn

2019 Elections October 16, 2019

Smyrna Ward 3 Candidate Maryline Blackburn: ‘Any elected official should put the interests of the community above all else’

As part of our ongoing election coverage, the Cobb County Courier has sent a four-part Q&A to each Smyrna city council candidate in a contested race. Last week and throughout…

2019 Elections October 16, 2019

Smyrna Ward 2 Candidate Austin Wagner: ‘I want to bring a fresh, new perspective’ to city council

As part of our ongoing election coverage, the Cobb County Courier has sent a four-part Q&A to each Smyrna city council candidate in a contested race. Beginning last week and…

2019 Elections October 15, 2019

Smyrna Ward 5 Candidate Susan Wilkinson: ‘My priorities come directly from the citizens I represent’

As part of our ongoing election coverage, the Cobb County Courier has sent a four-part Q&A to each Smyrna city council candidate in a contested race. Last week and throughout…

2019 Elections October 14, 2019

Smyrna Ward 3 Candidate Travis Lindley: ‘If you call me or email me, you will get a response’

As part of our ongoing election coverage, the Cobb County Courier has sent a four-part Q&A to each Smyrna city council candidate in a contested race. This week and next,…

Suz Kaprich, a candidate for Smyrna City Council's Ward 5

2019 Elections October 11, 2019

Smyrna Ward 5 Candidate Suz Kaprich: Smart growth, economic development key to city’s future

As part of our ongoing election coverage, the Cobb County Courier has sent a four-part Q&A to each Smyrna city council candidate in a contested race. This week and next,…

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