Man receives life sentence for shooting friend at least 9 times, prosecutors say
Cobb County prosecutors said Carl Crawford was sentenced to life in prison without parole for murdering his friend by shooting her nine times during a November 2020 altercation at a Smyrna apartment.
Aunt Fanny's Cabin will be moving
A decision has been made on an historic, yet controversial, building in Smyrna. City leaders voted to give it to a group that plans to move it to Carroll County.
Firefighters put out flames inside Smyrna restaurant
Firefighters received the call reporting the fire at 8:25 a.m. Monday at Tacos La villa Mexican Taqueria in a shopping center off of Cobb Parkway.
Georgia bar pours out all Russian vodka following invasion of Ukraine
Ellen Thompson owns Doc's Food & Spirits in Smyrna. She changed the outside sign to the colors of Ukraine and the wrods "Stand with Ukraine". She also poured all the Russian vodka in the bar down the drain and vowed not to buy any more.
Metro-Atlanta couple engaged after meeting at a gas station
Larry and Ellen told Good Day Atlanta's Kaitlyn Pratt their unlikely love story began with a near-collision at a Cobb County RaceTrac on East-West Connector.
Attempted homicide suspect arrested after police chase in Smyrna
A suspect in an attempted homicide in Cobb County has been arrested after an early-morning police chase through Smyrna.
2 suites heavily damaged in Smyrna hotel fire
Firefighters were able to quickly put out a fire at a Smyrna hotel, but not before it caused damage to the roof over two units. No one was injured.
Smyrna leaders extend deadline to move Aunt Fanny's Cabin after no previous offers
A controversial old restaurant in Smyrna is one step closer to being torn down despite activists pleas to keep the historic site.
Smyrna City Council approves new StillFire Brewing location
The Smyrna City Council voted 5-2 to approved a deal to sell land to StillFire Brewing.
Woman killed girlfriend at Smyrna motel, flees state, warrant says
A woman was arrested for murdering her girlfriend at a Smyrna hotel and fleeing the state.
Officials: Smyrna man used fraudulent receipts to steal $10K from insurance
Officials say the Smyrna man used fake receipts to steal $10,000 from his insurance company. He's now wanted for forgery and insurance fraud.
Residents escape house fire in Smyrna, fire officials say
The Smyrna Fire Department had five units and Cobb County supplied six units 2000 block of Gober Avenue.
1911 Biscuits and Burgers serves up delicious meals in Smyrna
You'll definitely need extra napkins for 1911 Biscuits & Burgers' Smoking Gun BBQ Burger, but it's worth it.
Jury recommends charges against deputy who killed Cobb man during no-knock raid
Johnny Bolton was in his Smyrna apartment when police serving a warrant burst through the door with guns drawn and no warning. Now a grand jury recommends that charges be brought against the deputy who shot and killed him.
Suspect leads police on chase after shots fired at Smyrna pizza restaurant
A suspect is in custody after police say he fired multiple shots at a Smyrna pizza restaurant, hit multiple patrol cars, and led officers on a chase.
Smyrna police shut down Windy Hill Road overnight following fatal wreck
Police investigated a fatal wreck that occurred in the westbound lanes of Windy Hill Road, west of Village Parkway.
Three sentenced in Smyrna's 'largest methamphetamine seizure ever'
Three Sandy Springs residents received prison sentences in connection to what is believed to be the largest methamphetamine seizure in the history of Smyrna.
GBI: Man shot, later dies after pointing gun toward police
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation confirmed the man who was shot after allegedly pointing a gun towards law enforcement on Saturday has died.
Tree falls on Smyrna home during passing thunderstorm
The afternoon pop-up storms in north Georgia are not without hazard as a Smyrna homeowner recently found out the hard way.
Shots fired outside high school football game in Smyrna, police say
Police said shots were fired during a pre-season high school football game on Friday night in Smyrna.