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Stoner won’t seek re-election following new legislative maps

January 10, 2024 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

State Rep. Doug Stoner, D-Smyrna, will not seek re-election in the new House District 42 in Smyrna.

GBI investigating officer-involved near shooting Smyrna

November 16, 2023 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting between Marietta and Smyrna at the request of the Cobb County Police Department.

Norton wins reelection in Smyrna

November 8, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

Incumbent Mayor Derek Norton won re-election in Smyrna.

Man shot by police in Smyrna dies

October 21, 2023 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

A 26-year-old man shot by police in Smyrna, Georgia, died this morning.

GBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Smyrna

October 21, 2023 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting in Smyrna, Georgia.

Smyrna celebrates 151th birthday with bash

October 8, 2023 Todd DeFeo

The Atlanta suburb of Smyrna celebrated its 151st birthday with a daylong celebration capped with a concert that shut down a major thoroughfare.

StillFire Brewing breaks ground on Smyrna location

September 25, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

Suwanee-based StillFire Brewing broke ground earlier this month on its second brewery, a location in downtown Smyrna.

Atlanta suburb agrees to proceed with church land purchase

September 19, 2023 Todd DeFeo

Smyrna city officials agreed to move forward with a plan to buy a historic church for a downtown expansion.

Three vying for mayor in Smyrna

September 19, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

Three people are vying for mayor in Smyrna, as incumbent Mayor Derek Norton has drawn two challengers.

Smyrna First Baptist Church agrees to sell land to city

August 29, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

The Smyrna First Baptist Church congregation has approved a motion to sell their nine-acre site for $15.8 million to the city and purchase 5.5 acres of land on Atlanta Road from Smyrna.