Smyrna

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,…

2019 Elections October 11, 2019

Smyrna Ward 5 Candidate James ‘JD’ Smith: Market Village can be ‘city’s cultural center’

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,…

2019 Elections October 10, 2019

Smyrna mayoral candidate debate at Whitefield Academy

The candidates for mayor of Smyrna will face off in a debate at Whitefield Academy on Tuesday, October 22 at 7:00 p.m. The school is located at 1 Whitefield Drive,…

Road sign at Pebblebrook and Buckner Road in article about Smyrna annexation

Cobb County October 9, 2019

County votes non-objection to annexation by Smyrna of Buckner Road property

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners voted to offer no objection to Smyrna’s annexation of a 12.7 acre property at the intersection of Buckner and Pebblebrook roads. The item was…

A sign put up by neighbors along Buckner road opposed to the annexation and rezoning of a 12.7 acre property by Smyrna

Cobb County October 7, 2019

UPDATED: Neighbors oppose Smyrna annexation, rezoning of property at Buckner and Pebblebrook roads

Further UPDATE: At it’s Tuesday Oct 8 meeting the county Board of Commissioners voted non-objection to Smyrna’s annexation. Read about that development here. UPDATE: According to an email from Joey…

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Health & Wellness June 27, 2025

Dual Threats From Trump and GOP Imperil Nursing Homes and Their Foreign-Born Workers

This article by Jordan Rau first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jordan Rau, KFF Health News June 26, 2025 In a top-rated nursing home in Alexandria, Virginia,…

Health & Wellness June 27, 2025

CDC vaccine panel abruptly overhauled by RFK Jr. says it will review childhood vaccination schedules

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 25, 2025 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will reexamine current recommendations…

Government & Politics June 27, 2025

Self-censorship and the ‘spiral of silence’: Why Americans are less likely to publicly voice their opinions on political issues

by James L. Gibson, Washington University in St. Louis, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] For decades, Americans’ trust in one another has been on the…

Weather June 26, 2025

High heat plus potential for strong thunderstorms in Georgia Thursday

North and central Georgia face another round of dangerous heat and the potential for strong thunderstorms today, according to a hazardous weather outlook issued by the National Weather Service. The…

HIV June 26, 2025

Cobb & Douglas Public Health to Offer Free HIV Testing Friday in Honor of National HIV Testing Day

Photo above courtesy of Cobb & Douglas Public Health Cobb & Douglas Public Health distributed the following announcement about free HIV testing in Austell tomorrow, Friday, June 27: Friday, June…

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Smyrna

Derek Norton builds big lead in Smyrna mayor money race

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

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

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

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

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

Smyrna Ward 5 Candidate James ‘JD’ Smith: Market Village can be ‘city’s cultural center’

Smyrna mayoral candidate debate at Whitefield Academy

County votes non-objection to annexation by Smyrna of Buckner Road property

UPDATED: Neighbors oppose Smyrna annexation, rezoning of property at Buckner and Pebblebrook roads