Community News Archives - Sightseers' Delight

Smyrna Public Safety Foundation’s Battle of the Badges Returns Sept. 20

June 14, 2025 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Smyrna Public Safety Foundation will host a free day of fun and friendly competition to support local first responders.

Friends of Smyrna Library to Host Acclaimed Novelist Pamela Terry for an Evening of Conversation and Community

June 12, 2025 Community News

The Friends of Smyrna Library will host beloved Smyrna novelist Pamela Terry for an evening of conversation and community.

Georgia will soon have a new area code

June 10, 2025 Community News

Residents in Georgia’s 912 area code region will soon see a second area code.

Smyrna contracts with company to oversee neverending Windy Hill Boulevard Project

June 6, 2025 Community News

City officials here have authorized $336,840 for Marietta-based Croy Engineering to manage the day-to-day construction and inspection for the never-ending Windy Hill Boulevard Project.

Smyrna signs off on $113 million fiscal 2026 budget

June 6, 2025 Community News

The Smyrna City Council signed off on a $113 million fiscal 2026 budget this week without any discussion.

Smyrna City Council to consider $113 million fiscal 2026 budget on June 2

May 29, 2025 Community News

The Smyrna City Council is expected to adopt a proposed $113 million budget for fiscal year 2026 during a special meeting on June 2.

Smyrna City Council appoints Mike Jones as interim city administrator

May 29, 2025 Community News

The Smyrna City Council unanimously approved the appointment of Mike Jones as interim city administrator during its May 19 meeting.

Georgia transportation officials award $51.1 million in contracts in March

May 13, 2025 Community News

The Georgia Department of Transportation awarded 11 contracts in March, valued at more than $51.1 million.

Smyrna launches digital gift card to support local businesses

May 12, 2025 Community News

The City of Smyrna’s Economic Development department announced the launch of the Shop Smyrna Gift Card, a new initiative designed to support local small businesses and encourage residents to shop locally year-round.

Beach formally resigns from Georgia Senate to serve as 46th Treasurer

May 6, 2025 Community News

Georgia Sen. Brandon Beach formally announced his resignation from the Georgia State Senate after 13 years of service, following his appointment by President Donald J. Trump to serve as the 46th Treasurer of the United States.