Smyrna Archives - Page 14 of 15 - Sightseers' Delight

Smyrna launches bike-sharing program

October 20, 2015 Express Telegraph

The City of Smyrna last month announced a bike-sharing program.

Three vying to be Smyrna mayor, city council seats up for grabs

October 17, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Three people are vying to serve as the mayor of this north Atlanta suburb. In addition, all seven council seats are on the ballot.

Braves EVP Schiller to Address Buckhead Business Association

October 15, 2015 Express Telegraph

An Atlanta Braves executive who is helping lead the team’s move from Downtown Atlanta to Cobb County will address the Buckhead Business Association (BBA) on Dec. 3.

Cobb County official acknowledges Braves will hurt traffic

July 31, 2015 Express Telegraph

It’s no secret the Atlanta Braves move to the Smyrna area will have a major — and negative — impact on the region. But, now comes a Cobb County official who acknowledges the mess it will likely be.

Famed Smyrna, Ga., restaurant closes after 50 years

August 17, 2014 The Travel Trolley

A Smyrna, Ga., landmark has closed after 50 years of business. Howard’s Restaurant, which opened in 1964, was The Jonquil City’s oldest restaurant until its closure.

Smyrna unveils copy of original city charter

July 5, 2014 Todd DeFeo

Smyrna city officials on July 1 officially unveiled a copy of the original city charter. The historic document was donated to Smyrna Mayor Max Bacon by a city resident.

‘Opportuniy Zone’ in Smyrna leads to tax breaks

December 15, 2011 Express Telegraph

Businesses located within a so-called Opportuniy Zone in the northern portion of this Metro Atlanta city that created at least two new jobs this year are eligible for a $3,500 tax credit per job, officials said.

Is there any good pizza in Cobb County, Ga.?

August 29, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Cobb County may not be Brooklyn, but there are a number of local pizza joints in Cobb County worth checking out.

Smyrna council approves FY12 budget

July 3, 2011 Express Telegraph

SMYRNA, Ga. — The Smyrna City Council recently passed a $70.9 million annual budget for Fiscal Year 2012, an increase of nearly 6 percent over the previous year’s budget. City officials said they will not need to lay off or furlough any city employees or close any facilities. In addition, the city did not need to dip into its reserve funds to cover the budget or increase the millage rate, which has remained at 8.99

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.