Historic Tunnel Hill depot undergoing repairs

Investigators say the mother of two slain children was in the home when they were stabbed to death, but authorities are stopping short of calling her a suspect in their murders.

The family of Smyrna resident and local historian Leon McElveen has donated a prized model of a Civil War Shoupade fort to the Smyrna History Museum. Created by noted historian and author Bill Scaife, the model was gifted to McElveen a few years ago. It is the only known exact replica model of this significant and unique fortification. When McElveen unexpectedly passed away, his family decided this important piece of history should stay in Smyrna,

National defense is our government’s greatest responsibility, which is why I am grateful the new study committee I Chair is bringing together members of congress, state legislators and local leaders across the state to study how we can improve the military value of all nine of Georgia’s bases.