Smyrna – Sightseers' Delight

William Marchione, longtime educator and Smyrna historian, dies at 84

July 29, 2026 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

William “Bill” P. Marchione Jr., a noted historian, author and educator who helped preserve the histories of communities in Massachusetts and Georgia, died July 22. He was 84.

Civil War historian’s collection donated to Smyrna Library

July 16, 2026 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Smyrna Library has received a significant donation of Civil War-related books and maps from the personal library of historian Leon McElveen.

Smyrna, Georgia, celebrates Independence Day with flag display

July 10, 2026 Todd DeFeo

The Jonquil is in a celebratory mood for Independence Day.

Jazz Under the Gazebo returns to Smyrna Market Village on Saturday, Nov. 7

July 2, 2026 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The hottest ticket on Smyrna’s social calendar is set to return this November.

State report blames Atlanta sewer overflow for Chattahoochee fish kill

June 30, 2026 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

A combined sewer overflow from the city of Atlanta caused the fish kill that left an estimated 44,509 fish dead along nearly 16 miles of the Chattahoochee River in May, according to a state investigation.

Home-based Smyrna business challenges city license, disclosure requirements

June 23, 2026 Community News

A Smyrna business is asking the city to reconsider its regulations on home-based, single-member LLCs, arguing that current rules do not reflect the low-impact professionals.

Lockheed Martin’s legacy: How Marietta became America’s hub for military aviation

June 18, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

The presence of a major industry doesn’t just change a city’s skyline; it transforms the lives and identity of its community.

Smyrna approves roadmap for murals, sculptures and public art across all seven wards

June 2, 2026 The Turnaround

The Smyrna City Council on Monday adopted a Public Art Master Plan, giving the city a decade-long roadmap for expanding murals, sculptures, artist-led projects and other public art across all seven wards.

Smyrna honors Adventure Outdoors, Wallace family for 50 years of service

June 1, 2026 The Turnaround

The city of Smyrna recognized Adventure Outdoors and the Wallace family for 50 years of business, entrepreneurship and community service with a proclamation.

Smyrna Library, Museum mark America’s 250th with political memorabilia exhibit

May 28, 2026 The Turnaround

The Smyrna Public Library and Smyrna Museum are marking America’s 250th anniversary with an exhibit of American political campaign memorabilia.