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Smyrna firefighters claim victory in second straight Battle of the Badges

September 12, 2024 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Smyrna Fire Department answered the call, claiming victory over the Smyrna Police Department in the Battle of the Badges softball game.

How inflation hurts even at the municipal level

August 30, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Inflation and higher construction costs are affecting municipal projects statewide.

Ruling: Cobb County must abide by state-drawn commission maps

August 23, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Cobb County commissioners are expected to vote Tuesday on a measure that the board’s District 2 seat “is deemed vacant” following a judge’s ruling this week.

Family fun day to support Smyrna’s first responders

August 7, 2024 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Smyrna Public Safety Foundation will host a car show and a softball game as part of a free, family-friendly community event to support Smyrna’s first responders.

Smyrna mayor: StillFire Brewing construction to start in September

July 25, 2024 Todd DeFeo

A new brewery in the Atlanta suburb of Smyrna will soon start construction and is slated to open next year.

Smyrna’s July Sunday Lecture focuses on Chattahoochee River Line

July 11, 2024 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Concord Covered Bridge Historic District Board President Phil Ivester will discuss his research into the Chattahoochee River Line troop movements and battles during the Civil War in the summer of 1864 during a July 14 lecture.

Report: Emory closing Emory Smyrna Hospital

July 3, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Emory Healthcare is closing its Emory Smyrna Hospital at the end of the year.

Smyrna wants bids for new Atlanta Road surface parking lot

June 26, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

City officials here are soliciting bids for a new surface parking lot along Atlanta Road.

What’s the ROI on a downtown redevelopment?

June 18, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Georgia cities routinely invest millions in redeveloping their downtowns, but how do taxpayers know whether they’re receiving the most for their tax dollars?

Smyrna officials to vote on fiscal 2025 budget on June 3

May 22, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Smyrna officials expected to vote on a proposed $105.6 million fiscal 2025 budget on June 3.