Smyrna – Sightseers' Delight

From city cell to county block: Smyrna officials vote for a jailbreak

March 3, 2026 The Turnaround

Smyrna is getting out of the city-jail business — finally.

Report: Smyrna Fire Department responded to 8,234 incidents in 2025

March 3, 2026 The Turnaround

The Smyrna Fire Department responded to 8,234 incidents in 2025, with the bulk of the department’s workload tied to medical and rescue-related calls, according to its annual report.

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.

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.