Smyrna

About Smyrna

Located just 10 miles northwest of Atlanta, Smyrna is one of the largest and fastest-growing cities in the Atlanta metro area. The city draws new residents with more than 300 acres of parks and green spaces, numerous recreation facilities, multiple transit options and a vibrant city center. With its strong sense of community, Smyrna also maintains a small-town feel with all the amenities of a major city just minutes away.

Living in Smyrna

Despite its large size and quickly-growing population, Smyrna has maintained a tightly-knit community with plenty of local events and desirable amenities. Whether you're a young, single professional or a parent of small children, there are several events in Smyrna that are tailored for your interests. Money management workshops, book clubs, children's story time, LEGO building clubs and educational how-to seminars are just a handful of the many options to choose from.

The recently revitalized downtown area features Smyrna's Village Green. When the Village Green was created, the goal was to establish a community gathering place that returned Smyrna to its small-town roots. A looping brick road surrounds a large, central fountain area with lush landscaping. Not only is the Village Green the location of many community events, but it's also the site of the city hall, a library, a community center and private homes.

Each of Smyrna's many residential neighborhoods offers unique features, whether you're looking for a fast-paced urban lifestyle or a quiet family community. Many of the neighborhoods have scenic surroundings and are home to amenities like community parks, swimming pools and athletic courts.

Jobs in Smyrna

Smyrna offers easy access to the larger Atlanta metro area, but it also has a diverse economy of its own. Businesses in the technology, logistics, government, health care and manufacturing sectors are all located in Smyrna. Technology producer IBM is the city's largest employer, while beverage distributor United Distributors and trade organization S.P. Richards also provide a number of local jobs. The city of Smyrna employs hundreds of government professionals, as does firearms manufacturer GLOCK.

Smyrna and the greater Atlanta metropolitan area welcome numerous industries. The area's largest industries include professional and business services, leisure and hospitality, trade and transportation, education and health services, and government. If you're in need of a job in the area, you have a variety of options to consider.

Smyrna Schools

The Smyrna School District operates all public schools in the city, ranging from elementary to high school. Smyrna is also home to multiple private schools, offering both faith-based and secular campuses for you to consider.

Resources for Moving to Smyrna

As you plan your move to Smyrna, you may find the following information helpful:

• Utilities: You'll receive electricity from Georgia Power, while your drinking water will be supplied by the city.
• Garbage and Recycling: Trash, recyclables and yard waste are all collected on a regular basis, typically at curbside for most single-family homes.
• Transportation: Public transportation options in Smyrna include the MARTA and Cobb County transit systems.

Smyrna Housing

In general, the most affordable homes in Smyrna are located on the northern side of the city, while more expensive homes are clustered on the city's southeastern side. Whether you're looking to rent or buy, you'll have a variety of options — Smyrna is split fairly evenly between homeowners and renters, which has the effect of a relatively balanced selection of properties. It's more expensive to live in Smyrna than some other cities in the Atlanta metro area, and the median home price here is also higher than the national average.