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Smyrna passes temporary hands-free ordinance

January 3, 2018 Express Telegraph

City leaders in this Atlanta suburb voted yesterday to prohibit drivers from using handheld mobile telephones or portable electronic devices while behind the wheel.

Smyrna police dedicating new memorial wall

November 9, 2017 Express Telegraph

Police are dedicating a newly constructed memorial wall re-naming the Smyrna Police Department after the late Deputy Chief Michael L. Brown.

Georgia Tech, State square off for hurricane relief

October 19, 2017 Express Telegraph

The men’s basketball teams at Georgia Tech and Georgia State are partnering to raise money to benefit the ongoing hurricane relief effort.

Five vying for Smyrna city council seat

October 16, 2017 Express Telegraph

Five candidates are vying for an open Smyrna City Council seat.

Poll: Mary Norwood retains lead in Atlanta mayoral race

October 4, 2017 Express Telegraph

The race for Atlanta’s next mayor remains a bit of a toss-up.

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Trump: ‘In moments of tragedy and horror, America comes together as one’

October 2, 2017 Express Telegraph

President Trump today issued the following statement on the shooting in Las Vegas that left at least 58 people dead and injured more than 400 more.

50 killed in mass Las Vegas shooting

October 2, 2017 Express Telegraph

At least 50 people were killed after a gunman opened fire during a country music festival along the Las Vegas strip last night, according to media reports.

Atlanta Press Club to induct four into Hall of Fame

September 13, 2017 Express Telegraph

The Atlanta Press Club will induct four journalists into its Hall of Fame during a ceremony next month.

End of an era for Morris newspapers

August 12, 2017 Express Telegraph

Morris Communications is selling 11 of its daily and non-daily newspaper holdings, its Lubbock, Texas-based commercial printing operation and other related publications to GateHouse Media.

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Officials tout success in ‘Operation Southern Shield’

July 28, 2017 Express Telegraph

Georgia officials say “Operation Southern Shield” was a big success in saving lives on Georgia highways and roads.