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Guns recall first president’s visit

August 20, 2010 The Travel Trolley

After George Washington visited the city in 1791, he sent gifts: a pair of bronze six-pounder cannons.

Retracing Dunwoody’s role in the Civil War

August 9, 2010 Todd DeFeo

Retracing the Civil War in Dunwoody can be rather boring. After all, not much happened here.

Smyrna workers repair water main break

August 8, 2010 Todd DeFeo

City crews on Sunday responded to a water main break near the intersection of Concord Road and South Cobb Drive.

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