Smyrna

Known at the Jonquil city, Smryna is located 10 miles northwest of Atlanta. Smyrna attracts families, thanks to its access to the city’s amenities while providing a more affordable range of housing options than can be found closer to downtown. And if you don’t feel like going into the “big city” for something to do, you don’t have to: With its walking trails “Silver Comet”, parks, shopping and dining village in addition to its festivals, Smyrna offers plenty to do.

If you’re looking for a place to live in Smyrna, you’ll find a lot more options than you will in the neighborhoods closer to downtown, from condominiums to million-dollar estates. Smyrna’s children attend Cobb County Public Schools or one of several private schools nearby.

Residents enjoy shopping in the city’s Market Village area, developed in 1991 with the goal of creating a more defined downtown. Amenities include a community center, public library and retail and residential development. West Village on Atlanta Road also offers a number of shops and restaurants, surrounded by pedestrian-friendly streets.

Smyrna is also home to a number of special events throughout the year. Market Village has open-air concerts and festivals, including the Spring and Fall Jonquil Festival each April and October. Your family can attend Casper’s Friendly Castle, a Halloween party for children, and Santa Claus’ special welcome into the holiday season, complete with the lighting of a large Christmas tree on the Village Green.

The city’s 10-acre Taylor-Brawner Park, has a playground, gazebos, walking trails, and an amphitheater. The park is also home to two restored historic buildings. The Taylor-Brawner House onsite is available for special events, and Brawner Hall, a former mental hospital, now houses a couple of city departments and has meeting rooms available for rent.