In the following news release, the EPD approved the changes proposed by Sterigenics that are intended to reduce the emission of the carcinogen ethylene oxide into the air: Today the…
In a Friday press release, Smyrna Ward 3 City Councilmember Maryline Blackburn announced that she will seek re-election in the 2019 city elections, to be held on November 5. “I…
According to an email from Georgia State Representative Erick Allen, he and several other elected officials have requested that Sterigenics suspend its Smyrna operations until independent testing has been done….
UPDATE: It was originally announced that the meeting on August 19 would be at Benjamin Preparatory School. The location has been changed to the Cobb Civic Center. A packed audience…
Cobb County Communication Director Ross Cavitt announced a public meeting over concerns about a Smyrna-area plant that emits the airborne carcinogen ethylene oxide. The meeting will be Tuesday July 30…
In the midst of what appeared to be a full-fledged re-election campaign, Smyrna Mayor Max Bacon has announced he will not seek another term in office. Bacon, 70, made the…
Environmental groups have organized a public informational meeting about coal ash waste in Cobb County and its effect on the environment. Coal ash is created by burning coal in coal-powered…
UPDATE: Max Bacon announced this morning that he will not seek reelection. We will be posting updated information as it becomes available. Opponents may have a lot to say about…
The Courier had a conversation with Laura Mireles, who is challenging long-time Smyrna Mayor Max Bacon in this fall’s election. The conversation took place at Rev Coffee Roasters on Spring…
The long-planned Riverview Landing development along the Chattahoochee River has officially added a trio of restaurants to its lineup. Grand Champion BBQ, Chattahoochee Coffee Co. and Reformation Brewing will be…