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Retracing the Battle of Smyrna

August 1, 2010 Todd DeFeo

Following their retreat from Kennesaw Mountain, Confederate troops took up positions at what was then known as Smyrna Campground.

Marietta council votes to tear down building

July 23, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

The Marietta City Council has agreed to spend $90,000 to demolish a partially constructed building.

Smyrna approves rail crossing quiet zones

July 10, 2010 Legacy Content

The new Rail Crossing Quiet Zones are approved for use in the downtown and trains are no longer required to sound at the Quiet Zone intersections, but residents may expect to hear horns at various times.

Exclusive: Mullis: ‘We will not shy away from doing what is right’

July 7, 2010 Todd DeFeo

A Georgia state senator plans to push legislation next session to “strengthen enforcement measures particularly in the area of identifying and prosecuting illegal aliens who have committed additional violations while in Georgia.”

Adams statement on Evans resignation

July 6, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

University of Georgia President Michael F. Adams released the following statement today regarding the resignation of Damon Evans.

Cobb courthouse construction continues

July 4, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

Cobb courthouse construction continues

Ga. texting ban goes into effect

July 1, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

ATLANTA – Would-be texters beware! A new state law that prohibits motorists from texting while behind the wheel takes effect tomorrow. Under the law, anyone convicted of texting while driving would face of up to $150. “A lot of accidents are caused by drivers becoming distracted, and texting is definitely a sure way to distract drivers,” Neighbor Newspapers quoted Henry County Police Capt. Jason Bolton as saying. “When a driver is texting, it shows a

Zoo Atlanta gorilla charges, breaks glass barrier

June 14, 2010 The Travel Trolley

ATLANTA – Zoo Atlanta’s Willie B. Conservation Center remains closed after a 20-year-old silver back gorilla charged a glass barrier, causing it to crack, officials said. Authorities suspect the gorilla – a male named Taz – charged because he was concerned about veterinarians who were in the viewing area. A day earlier, Taz underwent what officials said was “a routine medical exam.” “Gorillas often associate their veterinarians as the ones giving vaccinations and can react

Perdue signs texting ban into law

June 5, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

Gov. Sonny Perdue has signed into law legislation that prohibits drivers from texting while behind the wheel.

Perdue signs texting while driving ban into law

June 4, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

Gov. Sonny Perdue has signed into law legislation that prohibits drivers from texting while behind the wheel.