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Smyrna, Georgia, approves South Cobb Drive project engineering agreement

January 9, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Smyrna city officials signed off on a nearly $2.6 million agreement with Marietta-based Croy Engineering for professional services to complete the project engineering phase of a project to improve South Cobb Drive.

Smyrna approves request to allow Reformation Brewery to sell wine

January 9, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Smyrna council members approved a license for Reformation Brewery to sell wine.

Smyrna, Georgia, residents eviscerate city’s new logo

January 9, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The city’s new logo, unveiled as part of a rebranding effort, has gone over about as well as a tax increase.

Smyrna officials sign off on rebranding with no discussion

January 7, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The Smyrna City Council has adopted a maligned new brand guide without discussion.

Smyrna, Georgia, to pay firm nearly $200,000 to update master plan

January 4, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Officials here are expected to authorize $199,366 for MKSK to update and expand the city’s master plan.

Smyrna closes on deal to buy downtown church

December 21, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The city of Smyrna has closed on its $15.8 million deal to buy the nine-acre Smyrna First Baptist Church property in the heart of the city.

Smyrna rebranding illustrates downside of not communicating

December 10, 2024 Todd DeFeo

That someone was critical of a government action is hardly a surprise. That somebody posted anonymously to Reddit is even less of a surprise.

Smyrna to hold public hearing on proposed mixed-use development

November 30, 2024 Community News

Smyrna officials are set to review a zoning request for a 9.8-acre mixed-use development at the corner of Windy Hill Road and Dixie Avenue.

Smyrna Public Safety Foundation’s Shop With a Hero event, in collaboration with the Atlanta Braves and local first responders, returns to Smyrna on Dec. 13

November 20, 2024 Official News Releases

Smyrna’s local heroes will help give local children a brighter holiday season during the annual Shop with a Hero.

Smyrna, Georgia, cancels contract for parking lot, seeks new contractor

November 19, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The city council opted to cancel a contract with a company building a surface parking lot near downtown and look for a new partner after “unanticipated conditions” arose.