Smyrna – Sightseers' Delight

Capitol Police arrest Georgia man running toward U.S. Capitol with loaded shotgun

February 18, 2026 The Turnaround

United States Capitol Police officers arrested a Smyrna, Georgia, man who ran toward the U.S. Capitol with a loaded shotgun, authorities said.

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.

Cobb County says it is looking into dangerous Smyrna-area intersection

February 13, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

Cobb County officials say they’re going to take another run at the safety mess at the intersection of Cooper Lake Drive and Atlanta and Gilmore roads.

Cobb County officials asked to review safety concerns at Smyrna-area intersection

February 12, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

Cobb County officials are being pressed to review safety conditions at the intersection of Cooper Lake Drive with Atlanta and Gilmore roads after a Smyrna resident reported repeated near-collisions there.

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 City Council adopts downtown redevelopment plan

February 3, 2026 The Turnaround

The Smyrna City Council has approved the Smyrna Downtown Redevelopment Plan, clearing the way for the city to issue a request for qualifications as early as this year.

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.

Flower power! Smyrna unveils giant yellow daffodil in ‘historic’ downtown

January 24, 2026 Todd DeFeo

Marietta has the big chicken. Smyrna has the big flower.

2025 Smyrna, Georgia, Christmas Lights

December 21, 2025 Todd DeFeo

Smyrna, Georgia, has placed Christmas lights on display downtown as part of Smyrna Bright Nights 2025, “a Community Celebration of bright lights and good cheer.”

Smyrna approves 10-year ‘Safe City’ deal with Flock Safety, adding cameras and two drones

December 19, 2025 The Turnaround

The Smyrna City Council authorized a 10-year agreement with Flock Safety to expand the city’s public-safety technology network, a package valued at $5,717,500 that includes additional license-plate recognition cameras, software integration and two remotely launched aerial drones for incident response.