Staff merit increases were approved 7-0 Monday by the Smyrna City Council.

City employees will receive their merit increases on Jan. 2.

A budget amendment of up to $270,000 from the city’s general fund contingency will be used for this increase.

Applicable taxes are included in the total.

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Helen Gilbert places flowers on her brother Eurie Martin’s grave at Camp Spring Baptist Church in Sandersville. Her brother died eight years ago. Three former Washington County deputies are accused of causing his death and are set to stand trial Monday. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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