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Valdosta Daily Times
February 20, 2018
“I do hope you'll give it thoughtful consideration because it is a message to the women of Georgia that somebody is listening,” Buckner said to lawmakers at a committee meeting last week. “And it's also a ... Teri Anulewicz, D-Smyrna, said last week after advocating for the proposal from the House floor.
Cobb County Courier
February 20, 2018
Drinks must be in paper or plastic cups, are restricted to one per person and can be no more than 16 ounces in size. The measure passed 6-0 with no debate. Former councilman Doug Stoner has resigned to run for Georgia's Public Service Commission, leaving Ward 6 vacant for the time being and theÃÂ ...
Patch.com
February 7, 2018
Top Georgia stories, including a man charged with throwing a brick at a police car then trying to punch a deputy. By Doug Gross, Patch Staff | Feb 7, 2018 5:20 pm ET. 0. UGA's Big Signing Day | Police Chief Resigns: News Nearby. There was plenty of news across Georgia on Wednesday. If you missed any of it on yourÃÂ ...
WSB Atlanta
February 5, 2018
SMYRNA, Ga. - Neighbors say not enough is being done to protect animals after a woman recorded video showing tethered dogs fighting in her neighborhood. "It's hard to watch but I had to get it out there that this is what's happening," Smyrna resident Jessica Pilcher told Channel 2's Carl Willis.
Patch.com
February 5, 2018
Man Kills Girlfriend | How Educated Is GA?: News Nearby. Top Georgia stories, including news that a man accused of killing an NFL player from Georgia while drunk was in the U.S. illegally. By Doug Gross, Patch Staff ... There was plenty of news across Georgia on Monday. If you missed any of it on yourÃÂ ...
Patch.com
February 2, 2018
One GA Toys R Us Store Not Closing After All. The toy giant announced Friday that 18 of its stores nationwide ... One Georgia store is not closing, according to Toys R Us. The Babies R Us and Toys R Us co-branded store in Smyrna, at 2955 Cobb Pkwy. The moves come four months after Toys R Us filed forÃÂ ...
Atlanta Journal Constitution
January 24, 2018
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Patch.com
January 24, 2018
SMYRNA, GA — A Mexican restaurant in Smyrna failed its health inspection this past week, with inspectors citing improperly stored food and supposedly clean dishes with food still on them as problems. Cielo Blue Mexican Grill & Cantina, at 1080 Windy Hill Rd. in Smyrna, scored a failing 69/U on theÃÂ ...
WABE 90.1 FM
January 24, 2018
When Georgia Power did begin monitoring groundwater near its coal ash ponds, it found contamination near several of them, including at Plant McDonough in Smyrna. “And then,” said Bowers, “there is the risk of the pollutants wafting through the air and people inhaling them.” A few years ago, the U.S.ÃÂ ...
MDJOnline.com
January 24, 2018
At their annual banquet at Adventure Outdoors in Smyrna on Saturday, the Georgia chapter of the Safari Club presented awards to three Georgia DNR Law Enforcement Game Wardens. Cpl. Bart Hendrix was honored as DNR Law Enforcement's Investigative Game Warden of the Year, Cpl. Mark PattersonÃÂ ...
Atlanta Journal Constitution
January 17, 2018
Whatever you do, metro Atlanta, stay off the roads and bundle up for another cold evening. The widespread snow subsided early Wednesday, but the number of crashes did not. In Gwinnett County alone, there were 567 traffic calls since midnight. Some interstates are still shut down, some roads are icedÃÂ ...
Patch.com
January 16, 2018
Top Georgia news, including the way one local hospital is trying to combat the flu epidemic in Georgia. By Doug Gross, Patch Staff | Jan 16, 2018 5:57 pm ET. 0. Firefighter's Amazing Save | American Pickers In GA: News Nearby. There was plenty of news across Georgia on Tuesday. If you missed any of it on your localÃÂ ...
Atlanta Journal Constitution
January 7, 2018
Smyrna,GA Buses leaving Nickajack Elementary School in Cobb County. BRANT SANDERLIN /BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM. The Cobb County School District will be closed Monday due to the forecast of freezing rain. The district announced via Twitter on Sunday evening that the weather could affect roadsÃÂ ...
WTXL ABC 27
January 5, 2018
And it will likely signal lawmakers to create legislation to try to stop fatal crashes on Georgia roads caused by distracted driving. "We have laws on the books about texting and things of this nature but we need something a little bit stronger, something that will catch the attention of our youth," said Greene.
CBS46 News Atlanta
January 3, 2018
The city of Smyrna is about to become the first city in the state to ban handheld devices for drivers. The city council was split on the ordinance during a meeting Tuesday night but Mayor Max Bacon cast the deciding vote. You will be able to touch your phone to answer a call but anything beyond that will beÃÂ ...
Atlanta Journal Constitution
January 3, 2018
After weeks of testimony from concerned residents and grieving parents, Smyrna is now the first city in Georgia with a hands-free driving law. ... Current Georgia law bars drivers under 18 with a learner's permit from using wireless devices while driving and prohibits adults from texting while driving.
Patch.com
December 29, 2017
Top Georgia news, including a look at the "lucky" New Year's Day meal tradition, with a great greens recipe. By Doug Gross, Patch Staff | Dec 29, 2017 6:29 pm ET. 0. Brothers Killed In Fire | Peach Drop Details: News Nearby. There was plenty of news across Georgia on Friday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch,ÃÂ ...
Atlanta Journal Constitution
December 29, 2017
Even with the greatly under-reported fatal and serious injury collisions caused by distracted driving, from 2012 to 2015, Georgia has seen a 60 percent increase in the number of such incidents. From 2009 to 2015, the number of serious injuries from traffic accidents in Georgia increased 55 percent.
FOX 5 Atlanta
December 27, 2017
SMYRNA, Ga. - Police need your help finding a Smyrna man who went missing on Christmas Day. Twenty-six-year-old Jamel Turner left home on Christmas Day and never came back, Smyrna Police said. Turner is about 6-feet-five-inches tall and weighs 220 pounds. He has brown eyes, brown hair, and isÃÂ ...
Patch.com
December 19, 2017
Several varieties of apples that were for sale in Georgia are being recalled over concerns they are contaminated with listeria. Jack Brown Produce, Inc., of Sparta, Michigan, is recalling Gala, Fuji, Honeycrisp and Golden Delicious apples that were processed by one of its suppliers, Nyblad Orchards, on Dec.
Patch.com
December 31, 1999
SMYRNA, GA — Businesses across the region are looking for new employees and Patch has partnered with ZipRecruiter to provide you with our searchable jobs board. Here are some recent job postings in and around Smyrna and Vinings. See hundreds of openings at our Smyrna-Vinings jobs board.
Patch.com
December 31, 1999
The worker's dump truck was struck by a train Thursday morning, according to the Georgia State Patrol. By Doug Gross ... A Georgia Department of Transportation worker was killed Thursday morning while working to clear roadways of ice from the winter storm that struck the area this week. At about 9:05ÃÂ ...
Patch.com
November 15, 2017
SMYRNA, GA — Creating a Thanksgiving dinner can take a lot of ... in the Smyrna area and Cobb County taking reservations for Turkey Day, ...
Patch.com
November 15, 2017
POWDER SPRINGS, GA — The Powder Springs Police Department is investigating the shooting death Friday of a married couple at their home ...
Patch.com
November 9, 2017
MARIETTA, GA — The city and the Kiwanis Club of Marietta will honor ... at 11 a.m. Saturday at the 20th Century Veterans Memorial in Smyrna, ...
Patch.com
November 9, 2017
ATLANTA, GA — A pair of Democrats will face off Dec. 5 in a runoff election for the Georgia Senate seat vacated by Hunter Hill, a Republican ...
FOX 5 Atlanta
November 9, 2017
SMYRNA, Ga. - Leaders ... The state of Georgia already has a distracting driving law on the books that ban texting while driving, however, law ...
Atlanta Journal Constitution
November 6, 2017
Current Georgia law bars drivers under 18 with a learner's permit from using wireless devices while driving and prohibits adults from texting ...
MDJOnline.com
November 3, 2017
Marietta's were 1.4 points higher than Georgia's average. ... a 60, but the Smyrna school has improved its scores in each of the last three years, ...
MyAJC
November 3, 2017
Georgia Democrats face a key test next week as they compete in a sweep of ... Several of the districts up for grabs are, like the Smyrna seat, ...
MDJOnline.com
November 3, 2017
SMYRNA — A Smyrna city councilman is drafting an ordinance that ... If passed, Smyrna would be the first city in Georgia to have such an ...
MyAJC
November 1, 2017
The socio-economically diverse district stretches from Smyrna to parts of ... in the state of Georgia, people want the same things,” Smith said.
Patch.com
October 31, 2017
SMYRNA, GA — Uptown farmhouse meets Savannah low country in this fabulous renovation in the heart of Smyrna Village. Step into a ...
Patch.com
October 26, 2017
AUSTELL, GA -- A Smyrna man was found shot to death early Wednesday morning on the doorstep of a resident in south Cobb County. Officers ...
Patch.com
October 25, 2017
ATLANTA, GA — Eight members of an Atlanta-based tax fraud and money ... Calvin C. Williams, a/k/a "Lil' Cal", 48, of Smyrna, Georgia, was ...
MDJOnline.com
October 25, 2017
Jerry Wayne Roddy, age 57, of Smyrna, GA passed away Monday, October 23, 2017. ... Burial will follow at Georgia Memorial Park Cemetery.
Patch.com
October 24, 2017
COBB COUNTY, GA — Throughout October, all animals who've been at the Cobb Animal Control shelter for more than 30 days are free to ...
Patch.com
October 19, 2017
Smyrna-Vinings Weekend Weather Forecast: Calm And Sunny, Mostly ... SMYRNA-VININGS, GA — We can expect some calm, nice weather ...
Patch.com
October 18, 2017
COBB COUNTY, GA — Here are some restaurant and food service inspections conducted recently in Cobb County. To see more information ...
Patch.com
October 16, 2017
SMYRNA-VININGS, GA — As little ghosts and goblins prepare for ... There are three "levels" of sex offenders in Georgia as defined by the GBI.
MDJOnline.com
October 14, 2017
The city of Smyrna will have the Fall Jonquil Festival the weekend of Oct. ... residents in Cobb County and 30 other north Georgia counties.
MDJOnline.com
October 12, 2017
Robert Dunton of Smyrna, 67, passed away Oct. 7, surrounded by ... 14 at 2 p.m. at Carmichael Funeral Home, 2950 King St., Smyrna, GA. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Robert are requested to Georgia Transplant ...
Patch.com
October 4, 2017
Tacos La Villa -- 2431 Cobb Pkwy Smyrna, GA 30080. A Yelper says: "Amazing! Authentic and affordable. I had the carnitas Nachos which ...
Patch.com
September 29, 2017
SMRYNA, GA -- Have you seen the pink Smyrna police cruiser? It may give you pause, but it's for a good cause. The Smyrna force is involved ...
CBS Atlanta
September 29, 2017
He is the owner of Porch Light Latin Kitchen in Smyrna, GA. ... presidential campaigns, and the Georgia General Assembly for several years.
Patch.com
September 27, 2017
POWDER SPRINGS, GA -- Police have arrested two men in the fatal shooting of a Cobb County man, authorities said. Cobb police are still ...
Patch.com
September 26, 2017
SMYRNA, GA -- A Cobb County man facing criminal charges in the death of a Smyrna woman has been apprehended, Patch has learned.
Patch.com
September 23, 2017
SMYRNA, GA -- Police in Smyrna took the gunman who shot a man in the ... Georgia law does allow for deadly force in the case of self-defense.
MDJOnline.com
September 20, 2017
A 31-year resident of Georgia who has made her home in Smyrna for the ... sos.ga.gov or in-person at locations listed on CobbElections.org.
Patch.com
September 20, 2017
SMYRNA, GA -- A Cobb County man is facing criminal charges after authorities found the body of a woman in her Smyrna residence, Cobb ...
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