Community News – Sightseers' Delight

Smyrna, Cobb fire departments, public safety foundations organize donation drive for families displaced fire

March 15, 2026 Community News

The Cobb County and Smyrna fire departments are collecting donations for five families at Norton Park Elementary School who lost their belongings in an apartment fire in February, with two local public safety foundations helping coordinate the effort.

Smyrna Public Safety Foundation to host fifth annual golf tournament April 27

February 22, 2026 Community News

The Smyrna Public Safety Foundation will host its fifth annual golf tournament on Monday, April 27, at Brookstone Golf & Country Club.

Friends of the Smyrna Library kicks off 2026 lecture series

February 17, 2026 Community News

The Friends of the Smyrna Library will kick off its action-packed 2026 lecture series in April, and this year’s programming is specially curated to highlight local history tied to America’s Semiquincentennial, the nation’s ongoing 250th celebration.

March gala to support Smyrna’s first responders through the Smyrna Public Safety Foundation

February 10, 2026 Community News

Tickets are now on sale for a dinner fundraiser benefiting Smyrna first responders through the Smyrna Public Safety Foundation.

Smyrna Optimist Club donates $2,500 for Smyrna Public Safety Foundation’s Shop With a Hero

January 30, 2026 Community News

The Smyrna Optimist Club raised $2,500 at its Santa House and donated the proceeds to the Smyrna Public Safety Foundation for the annual Shop With a Hero.

Powers: How a backup residential power generator can help mitigate today’s grid concerns

January 27, 2026 Community News

The power grid wasn’t built for today’s demands, and the rise of artificial intelligence, data centers, and an ever-growing demand for electricity is straining the aging grid.

Smyrna first responders host Santa

December 2, 2025 Community News

Dozens of families turned out to meet Santa and Minty the Elf during the Smyrna Public Safety Foundation’s Santa and Public Safety event.

Smyrna’s hometown heroes to help make local children’s holidays brighter during ‘Shop With a Hero’

November 26, 2025 Community News

Smyrna’s local heroes will brighten the holidays of 90 area schoolchildren and their families during the annual Shop With a Hero event in early December.

Santa meet-and-greet on Nov. 30 to benefit Smyrna first responders

November 6, 2025 Community News

Santa Claus and Minty the Elf will visit Smyrna Fire Department Station 1 on Sunday, Nov. 30, for a family photo fundraiser benefiting local first responders.

Smyrna first responders throw out ceremonial first pitch at Campbell softball game

October 8, 2025 Community News

Smyrna Deputy Fire Chief Eric Mohrmann, left, Smyrna Police Chief Keith Zgonc, center, and former Smyrna Police Chief and current Interim Powder Springs Police Chief Joe Bennett throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Campbell High School Softball game.