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A CSX Transportation train passes through Kennesaw, Georgia.

Kennesaw could consider easing pot punishment

June 3, 2025 Community News

First, the city mandated guns. Now, it might ease pot regulations.

Smyrna City Council to consider $113 million fiscal 2026 budget on June 2

May 29, 2025 Community News

The Smyrna City Council is expected to adopt a proposed $113 million budget for fiscal year 2026 during a special meeting on June 2.

Smyrna City Council appoints Mike Jones as interim city administrator

May 29, 2025 Community News

The Smyrna City Council unanimously approved the appointment of Mike Jones as interim city administrator during its May 19 meeting.

Georgia transportation officials award $51.1 million in contracts in March

May 13, 2025 Community News

The Georgia Department of Transportation awarded 11 contracts in March, valued at more than $51.1 million.

Smyrna launches digital gift card to support local businesses

May 12, 2025 Community News

The City of Smyrna’s Economic Development department announced the launch of the Shop Smyrna Gift Card, a new initiative designed to support local small businesses and encourage residents to shop locally year-round.

First American ever elected as pope

May 8, 2025 Community News

An American will serve as pope for the first time in history.

Man arrested following drug raid in Queenstown, New Zealand

May 8, 2025 Community News

A 39-year-old man is before the courts in New Zealand in the wake of an operation targeting illicit drug dealing in the tourist hotspot of Queenstown.

Beach formally resigns from Georgia Senate to serve as 46th Treasurer

May 6, 2025 Community News

Georgia Sen. Brandon Beach formally announced his resignation from the Georgia State Senate after 13 years of service, following his appointment by President Donald J. Trump to serve as the 46th Treasurer of the United States.

Georgia officials indict six charged in organized retail crime scheme

May 6, 2025 Community News

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr and Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit District Attorney Susan K. Treadaway announced a new indictment in Cherokee County charging six people who allegedly worked together to operate an organized retail crime scheme targeting T.J. Maxx and HomeGoods locations in Georgia, Tennessee, Florida and Mississippi.

Democrats win two special elections for Cobb County Commission seats

May 5, 2025 Community News

After last week’s special election, two Cobb County Commission seats will soon be officially filled.