Smyrna
Your Guide to Smyrna: Everything You Need to Know About Smyrna, Georgia
Smyrna is one of the fastest growing cities in Georgia and also one of the most densely populated. Surrounding Smyrna is Vinings to The East, Mableton to the southwest and South and Marietta to the North and West. Located in Cobb county, Smyrna benefits from Cobb county low taxes. Smyrna is located just 16 miles to Downtown Atlanta, approximately 11 miles to Buckhead, 4 miles to Vinings and just 1 mile outside the Atlanta City limits, Smyrna is part of Atlanta Metro area.
Incorporated in 1872 with the name Smyrna, the area has been through two civil wars, The Battle of Ruff’s Mill on Nickajack Creek and The Battle of Smyrna Camp Ground both fought on July 4, 1864. Both Battles caused a lot of destruction by William Tecushe Sherman’s troops in the area destroying homes, businesses and the 1849 Concord covered Bridge which has since been re-built and is still in use. The Old Camp Ground is now occupied by The Market Village.
Smyrna Neighborhoods & Homes for Sale!
A growing city in the Metro Atlanta area, surrounded by suburbs with single family homes, condos and townhomes, it’s no surprise that Smyrna is the fastest growing Georgia city. With growing culinary options, art scene, parks and trails, more affordable home prices compared to Buckhead and other neighborhoods, its attractive proximity to Downtown Atlanta, Smyrna homes for sale are in high demand.
Some of the most popular Smyrna neighborhoods are 4400 West, Barnes mill, Belmont North, Belmont Station, Bennett Woods, Cheney Woods with homes built in the 50’s/60’s is a neighborhood of over 200 homes walking distance to Smyrna Market Village, Concord Lake Village, Covered Bridge Crossing, Devonshire Court, Ennisbrook, Enclave at Beimont, Enclave at Old Concord, Enclave at Vinings, Highland overlook featuring sixty eight townhomes, Lylebrooke townhomes, Market Village townhomes, Logans Walk Cottage style homes by Traton homes and Williams Park.
Other neighborhoods with Smyrna luxury homes for sale are Cash Farms, The Grove at Forest Hills and Vinings Estates.
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Living the Life: Everyday Lifestyle Options for Smyrna Locals
- Silver Comet Trail began construction in July 1998 and opened the first portion of the trail in November 1998 between Nickajack Creek and Hicks Road. The trail was completed in August 2008. It is named for the Silver Comet passenger train that form 1947-1969 traveled the same route. The trail begins in Smyrna, Georgia, running through Cobb county, Polk and Paulding counties, then continuing as Alabama Chief Ladiga trail at the state line. The plan to connect Silver Comet trail to the Atlanta beltline is expected to be completed by 2022.
- Taylor Brawner Park is a 10-acre park with two picnic pavilions, amphitheater, walking trail, open space and playground.
- Tolleson Parkis 26 acres with pool, Spray park, ball fields, sand volleyball, tennis, playground, walking trails and soccer field.
- Golf Course Fox Creek Golf Courseand Legacy Golf Links and driving Range
- Cobb Park & Kidscape I and II is a smaller park at 5.8 acres and has a baseball field, pavilion, playground and toddler playground.
- Burger Park off-leash dog park with separate area for larger dogs from dogs under 30lbs.
Food, Shopping, & Hotels: The Best Restaurants, Shops, & Hotels in Smyrna
Some popular Smyrna Restaurants are South City Kitchen Vinings, Siam Square Thai Cuisine, The Corner Taqueira, Zama Mexican Cuisine and Margarita Bar, Atkins Park Tavern, Muss & Turners and Tacos La Villa,
Shopping in Smyrna Georgia offers a range of nearby specialty restaurants and boutiques, charming shops at The Shops at Belmont, the historic location of Smyrna Market Village, The Battery or Nearby Cumberland Mall and Cobb Galleria.
Hotels
Sheraton Suites Galleria Atlanta, Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta Galleria, Omni Hotel at The Battery Atlanta and Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center.
How to Get Around: Smyrna Transportation Options
Smyrna is approximately 15 minutes to Downtown Atlanta depending on traffic and is near highways 285 and I75. Public transportation system for Smyrna which is in Cobb county is serviced by Cobblinc which connects to MARTA stations
Although some sections of Smyrna are walkable, getting around in Smyrna may require the use of private transportation and or rideshares.
Smyrna Education Options: Public & Private
Smyrna Elementary Schools
Clayton Elementary School
Clayton Intermediate School
John Bassett Moore Intermediate School
North Smyrna Elementary School
Smyrna Elementary School
Smyrna Middle Schools
Smyrna Middle School
Griffin Middle School
Campbell Middle School
Sunnyside Elementary School
Smyrna High School
Smyrna High School
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