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[ August 24, 2026 ] Restoration of Belfast’s Samson and Goliath put focus on city’s industrial past News
[ August 24, 2026 ] Man charged in stabbing death on popular Atlanta Beltline News
[ August 20, 2026 ] Police end interdiction program at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport News
[ August 17, 2026 ] Atlanta council approves up to $1.3 billion for airport bond program News
[ August 17, 2026 ] Lanier Islands Resort to host hot air balloon festival in September News

Hotel Indigo Vinings celebrates reopening after major renovation

August 19, 2026 The Jonquil Journal

Hotel Indigo Atlanta-Vinings Ballpark Area celebrated its reopening on Wednesday, Aug. 19, following an extensive renovation designed to give the property a more upscale feel while tying the hotel more closely to the history and character of the Vinings community.

Celebration of life planned for Smyrna historian Bill Marchione

August 14, 2026 The Jonquil Journal

The Smyrna Public Library and the Friends of Smyrna Library will host a celebration of life for William “Bill” P. Marchione Jr., a historian, educator and longtime community volunteer.

William Marchione, longtime educator and Smyrna historian, dies at 84

July 29, 2026 The Jonquil Journal

William “Bill” P. Marchione Jr., a noted historian, author and educator who helped preserve the histories of communities in Massachusetts and Georgia, died July 22. He was 84.

Metuchen plans $3.5 million library expansion and renovation

July 19, 2026 The Turnaround

The Metuchen Public Library, which traces its origins to more than 150 years ago, has been awarded more than $1.6 million in state funding for a major renovation and expansion project.

Civil War historian’s collection donated to Smyrna Library

July 16, 2026 The Jonquil Journal

The Smyrna Library has received a significant donation of Civil War-related books and maps from the personal library of historian Leon McElveen.

Jazz Under the Gazebo returns to Smyrna Market Village on Saturday, Nov. 7

July 2, 2026 The Jonquil Journal

The hottest ticket on Smyrna’s social calendar is set to return this November.

Metuchen, New Jersey, secures $500,000 in state taxpayer money for Memorial Park

July 1, 2026 The Turnaround

Metuchen will receive $500,000 in state taxpayer money to preserve and improve Memorial Park, Mayor Jonathan M. Busch announced in a Facebook post.

State report blames Atlanta sewer overflow for Chattahoochee fish kill

June 30, 2026 The Jonquil Journal

A combined sewer overflow from the city of Atlanta caused the fish kill that left an estimated 44,509 fish dead along nearly 16 miles of the Chattahoochee River in May, according to a state investigation.

Home-based Smyrna business challenges city license, disclosure requirements

June 23, 2026 Community News

A Smyrna business is asking the city to reconsider its regulations on home-based, single-member LLCs, arguing that current rules do not reflect the low-impact professionals.

Smyrna approves roadmap for murals, sculptures and public art across all seven wards

June 2, 2026 The Turnaround

The Smyrna City Council on Monday adopted a Public Art Master Plan, giving the city a decade-long roadmap for expanding murals, sculptures, artist-led projects and other public art across all seven wards.