Smyrna Downtown Redevelopment Keeps Church Move, Parking Shift
Smyrna’s downtown redevelopment remains active after a 2024 church-property agreement and a change from a planned parking deck to a surface lot.
Smyrna, GA
In Smyrna, Georgia, you'll find an easygoing slice of the region where errands and outings are simple to plan. Locals often balance everyday routines with quick adventures-grabbing coffee, getting outside, or meeting up for dinner. If you're searching for things to do in Smyrna GA, this page pulls together local ideas, places, and posts in one spot. Share what you love about the area.
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Smyrna property-tax proposal advertises a 1.77% increase
Smyrna’s proposed 8.990-mill rate matches its longstanding rate but exceeds the rollback rate, which could raise the city portion of some property-tax bills.
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Smyrna’s Juneteenth holiday shifts trash pickup, closes library and recycling
Smyrna GA – Juneteenth on Friday, June 19, 2026 shifts curbside pickup a day early and closes the recycling center and public library for the holiday.
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Smyrna turns Village Green into a World Cup watch zone starting June 6
Cup Daze starts June 6 at Village Green Park with a soccer world-record attempt, then runs World Cup viewing events through the July 19 final.
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Smyrna’s River Line Park splash pad is open, with bookable summer hours
River Line Park’s new splash pad opened May 1, and Smyrna’s current summer sessions now give families a bookable local option in Ward 7.
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Smyrna’s South Cobb Drive redesign moves forward, with a $30M-$40M plan and more public feedback sought
Smyrna’s South Cobb Drive project is still in concept phase as the city seeks feedback on a corridor plan that could cost $30 million to $40 million.
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Smyrna’s River Line Park splash pad opens for summer use
The City of Smyrna opened the River Line Park Splash Pad on May 1, giving families a new warm-weather recreation option heading into summer.
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Downtown Redevelopment Moves Forward in Smyrna
Smyrna, GA — February 6, 2026 — City leaders approved a major downtown redevelopment plan this week, alongside reminders about seasonal burn permits and city service requests.