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Five key events in the history of Smyrna

April 23, 2018 Todd DeFeo

The city formally incorporated on Jan. 1, 1872, and is named after one of Paul’s seven churches in Asia.

Smyrna approves ‘Restaurant Districts’ policy

March 7, 2018 Express Telegraph

City council members in Smyrna have approved a new policy allowing diners to carry alcoholic drinks like wine and beer in a to-go cup within designated “Restaurant Districts.”

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.

Five vying for Smyrna city council seat

October 16, 2017 Express Telegraph

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

Smyrna historian: Need more space for museum

June 20, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

A former mayor and councilman who founded the city’s historical society says the Smyrna Museum needs more space.

Smyrna police arrest two following shooting

May 10, 2017 Express Telegraph

Smyrna, Ga., police have arrested two men following a shooting at a restaurant near the new Atlanta Braves stadium.

Will there be enough parking at the new SunTrust Park?

February 17, 2017 Express Telegraph

The Atlanta Braves start playing in their new stadium in less than two months, but many questions surround the looming first pitch at SunTrust Park.

Did utility payments in Smyrna go missing?

December 20, 2016 Express Telegraph

At least 50 payments to the city of Smyrna’s Utility Services Department “never materialized” in October, a city official told a customer today.

Cobb throws incumbent chairman out of office

July 27, 2016 Express Telegraph

Cobb County voters on Tuesday voted from office the incumbent chairman who negotiated a deal to move the Atlanta Braves from downtown Atlanta to the Smyrna area.