Downtown Smyrna

Government & Politics, Local government October 2, 2026

Norton Highlights Downtown and South Cobb Drive Plans in Smyrna Address

By Mark Woolsey The mayor of Smyrna is nothing if not bullish about the future of nearly 60 thousand people who call the suburban city home. Mayor Derek Norton updated…

A concert poster for the Guardians of the Jukebox described in the article

Music May 15, 2026

Smyrna to host Guardians of the Jukebox for free June 6 summer concert

The City of Smyrna will kick off its summer concert series Saturday, June 6, with a free performance by Guardians of the Jukebox at Village Green Park. The concert is…

Smyrna City Hall with an inset map of the location. The building is brick, with four large white columns at a portico

Smyrna April 18, 2025

Smyrna to hold public visioning session for its downtown renovation

By Mark Woolsey An April 28 meeting will kick off a process leading to the expansion and reimagining of Smyrna’s downtown area. The two-hour session at the outset of Smyrna…

Child playing with stream of water in splash pad

Smyrna September 10, 2023

Children enjoy ribbon-cutting and opening of downtown Smyrna splash pad

It was a pleasant September day as Smyrna Mayor Derek Norton and children cut the ribbon on the new splash pad in downtown Smyrna. Derek Norton speaks before ribbon-cutting (Photo:…

Smyrna October 20, 2022

Smyrna approves furnishings for downtown project, parking deck concept design

by Arielle Robinson Monday evening at City Hall, Smyrna City Council unanimously approved a couple of agenda items in its continued updates to the downtown area. City councilmembers first approved…

Cyclist on the Silver Comet Trail in article about Silver Comet Trail reopen

Smyrna September 5, 2018

Smyrna to close roads for Open Streets event Oct. 14

The City of Smyrna is jumping on a growing worldwide trend by closing streets to automobiles in favor of walkers, joggers and bikers on Sunday, Oct. 14. Open Streets will…

Food Safety, Health & Wellness October 19, 2026

Kayem Foods recalls nearly 1.6 million pounds of meat and poultry

Kayem Foods Inc. is recalling approximately 1.58 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products because temperature problems during storage may have compromised their safety, according to the U.S. Department…

Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development October 19, 2026

Georgia gas prices ease but oil costs rise

Georgia’s average price for regular gasoline fell 8 cents over the past week to $3.73 a gallon, but rising crude oil prices could slow further declines, according to AAA. The…

News, Weather October 19, 2026

🔥 High fire danger today in Cobb County and North Georgia

The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement warning of high fire danger this afternoon and evening, Monday, October 19. Relative humidity could fall to 30% or lower…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 19, 2026

This Week in Cobb History: Test Your Knowledge

On Mondays our quiz theme is This Week in Cobb History. Don’t worry if you don’t do well on this one. To be perfectly honest I would only have gotten…

Pets and Pet Adoption October 19, 2026

“My name is Cookie. Are you here to adopt me?”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female brindle plott hound. The following information on this potential family member…