Smyrna, GA

Smyrna, Georgia

Introduction to Smyrna, Georgia

Smyrna, Georgia, in Cobb county, is 5 miles SE of Marietta, Georgia and 11 miles NW of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is considered part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. Smyrna has a population of 40,999.

Smyrna History

The first European settlers in the area came sometime around 1832. They built a religious encampment called Smyrna Camp, which became a popular travel destination. It began to grow significantly after 1842, when the Western and Atlantic Railroad was completed. In 1872, it was incorporated as Smyrna.

Smyrna and nearby Attractions

• Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
• Concord Bridge
• Smyrna Museum
• Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art
• Fox Creek Golf Club
• Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Things To Do In Smyrna

Smyrna is a lively and vibrant city which provides numerous facilities for recreation and entertainment. The downtown area is called “The Village Green” and has a community center, library, retail establishments and dining outlets. The Village Green serves as the venue of family events and summer concerts. The city also has facilities like jogging trails, parks, public golf courses, lighted tennis courts, pools and more.

Smyrna Transportation

Atlanta International is the nearest major airport.

Smyrna Higher Education

Facilities for higher education are available at Life University, the Southern Polytechnic State University, Chattahoochee Technical College and Morehouse College.

High Points

Smyrna strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 2%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 2%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 4%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 5%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 10%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 10%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 12%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Smyrna, GA

Comparing Smyrna to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Smyrna Almanac

Smyrna Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Smyrna Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Smyrna, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Smyrna Hospitals

EMORY-ADVENTIST HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Church)
3949 SOUTH COBB DRIVE
(770) 434-0710
Emergency Service: Yes

Starbucks in Smyrna

Smyrna High Schools (2004)

CAMPBELL HIGH SCHOOL
5265 WARD STREET
678-842-6850
A magnet school.
Serves 2,143 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15

Smyrna Colleges

(List of All Georgia Colleges)

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