Smyrna Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. – On the 11th day of the 11th month at the hour of 11, please join our community in honoring the service of all United States military veterans who have served in times of war and conflict and in times of peace.Features of the 2015 Ceremony included a keynote speaker – CMSgt.Frank Millen, USAF, (Ret), a musical salute to veterans by the Campbell High School Choir, an Armed Forces Medley by the Whitfield Academy Concert Band and a post ceremony musical offering by the Whitefield Academy Concert Band.Keynote Speaker: Chief Master Sergeant, Frank Millen, US Air Force (Ret) – After Basic and Tech school at Sheppard AFB, Texas, Millen was assigned to Forbes AFB, Kansas to work on RB-47ks. Upon reenlistment, he was assigned to Pea... 11/06/2015

Upward Basketball and Cheerleading:Upward Sports Basketball for girls and boys and Cheerleading offers an evangelistic sports ministry specifically designed for K-4 through 10th grade. Upward Sports focuses on character growth and athletic skills which enhances the competition, and makes this a fun experience for everyone. We want to build winners at life, not just sports!Teams practice one night a week for one hour. Games are played on Saturday for one hour and concessions are offered all day.Early registration cost is $110.00. After November 15th, the cost is $120.00. Please register online or you may download the registration form and take it with payment to the church office between 9 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday.League ScheduleEvaluations: Everyone MUST attend one evaluation ... 11/04/2015

Metro Area Running Club (MARC) has partnered with the City of Smyrna and will be hosting the Inaugural Smyrna Village 10K Road Race. This will be a fun and exciting race promoting health and wellness in the beautiful community of Smyrna. People of all ages are welcome to participate in this event. This is an opportunity to PR your 10K distance race with a course that is flat with one short downhill and uphill.The run will start at the Village Green in the heart of Smyrna and proceed down Atlanta Rd, turning around at Cumberland Blvd, then returning to Smyrna Market Village.The Inaugural Smyrna Village 10K Road Race will be held on Saturday November 14th 2015, starting at 8am. Runners will have a 1 hour 40 minute time limit. (Must be able to maintain a 14 min 30 sec pace per mile.) All r... 10/14/2015

Smyrna Vinings home sales hit a new yet another record in September. Your fellow Smyrna Vinings home hunters aren’t waiting and you shouldn’t either. Rates are phenomenal and inventory moves quickly. Smyrna Vinings home sales have gotten off to a strong start this year and haven’t slowed down yet. The Smyrna Vinings real estate market has been on quite a resurgence for the past couple years. With US home loan rates remaining low, we expect demand to remain strong and we expect to see a lot of move-up homebuyers taking advantage of the opportunities that 2015 has to offer.This chart shows you the past 12 months of home sales at any given point. As you’ll notice, the green bar is 2007 and we were selling a fair amount more homes in 2007. Sales dropped significantly in 2008, with the drop ... 10/13/2015

SmyrnaVinings.com has just completed the 2015 Best of Smyrna Vinings contest. We appreciate all the restaurants and businesses that participated and all the fans that voted for their favorite shops and restaurants. As in previous years, there were some real hotly contested races.So without further adieu, here are your Best of Smyrna Vinings 2015 winners:Smyrna Vinings Restaurants American Cuisine – Atkins Park Tavern Bakery – Kheesekakes by Kelli Barbecue – Jim N’ Nicks BBQ Breakfast & Brunch –  First Watch Burger – US Cafe Chinese – Orient Express Coffee Shop – REV Coffee Contemporary – South City Kitchen Vinings Deli – Jack’s New Yorker Deli Ice Cream & Frozen Yoghurt – Locanda Firenze Italian – Crispina Ristorante & Pizzeria Japanese and Sushi – Kuroshio Sushi Bar and Grille Mexican ... 10/10/2015

 The 7th annual Spooktacular Chase is open for registration! Register today for Smyrna’s only Halloween themed 10k/5k and Chase through  historic neighborhoods and conquer the notorious Haunting Hills!  All proceeds of this annual event support the life-changing services provided by Vision Rehabilitation Services to those who are blind or visually impaired across 31 counties of North Georgia.  Get those broom sticks and costumes ready!Both the 10k and 5k are certified courses this year!! Chase course is a Peachtree qualifier. You can use your time when registering for the Peachtree Road Race for placement in the corrals!!Join Seemore the Spooktacular Owl and Chasers from all across metro Atlanta as they conquer the Haunting Hills of Smyrna!Run in your most “Spooktacular” costume for thi... 10/06/2015

Rev Coffee is excited about the upcoming REV Fall Festival 2015. REV Fest is a one-day music and arts festival held twice a year that features local artists and musicians. The event will be on Saturday, October 10, 2015 from 10am to 8pm, in the front and side parking lots of Rev Coffee.The motivation behind Rev Fest is a merging of artists, musicians, and businesses in the Smyrna, and the surrounding community. The hope is to provide a venue for local artists to display and sell their talents and passions while at the same time inviting the community to observe and enjoy in a comfortable and entertaining environment.The festivities begin at 10:00am. A variety of artists will have booths set up for viewing their work. Please see below for a list of all participating artists coming to REV... 10/05/2015

Mark your calendars for Smyrna Business Association’s October luncheon, which will be held at the Smyrna Community Center, 200 Village Green Circle, Smyrna, GA 30080. The luncheon is from 11:30 to 1:00pm on Thursday, October 1st. Cost is $12 for members who RSVP and $20 for non-members. Member pricing increases to $15 for the monthly luncheon after the Tuesday prior to the luncheon. Non-Member pricing will be in effect for RSVP’s received after registration has closed or walk-ups at the luncheon. Register by September 1st at 5 p.m.The October luncheon is the final of a 3-part series on promoting your business. October’s presentation is entitled “Promoting Your Business In The Cloud” and covers how To use social media to get your company’s message out to the public. The speaker is David ... 09/30/2015

Home for Sale in Smyrna Georgia!Three Bedroom Homes for Sale in Smyrna Georgia Refreshed and rejuvenated! With this home you get a little bit of everything! The beautiful in ground pool has a brand new liner and ready for you to enjoy while you stay cool on these hot summer days! When the seasons change and you need some warmth, the fireside family room is perfect for those chilly cozy nights. This home offers a spacious open floor plan, 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, an eat-in kitchen and a separate laundry room. Schedule a showing today!Tim and Jennifer Cowan The Cowan Connection Team678-631-1758 09/30/2015

2015 Best of Smyrna ViningsVoting ends tonight in the 2015 Best of Smyrna Vinings contest. It’s certainly been a big hit and we’ve had thousands of votes. If you haven’t placed your vote you have until midnight tonight. This is a great way to support your favorite local restaurants and businesses.Some of the most popular and heated battles include the following categories: Pizzeria Tavern and Sports Bar Spa Pet Sitting Mexican Restaurant Japanese and Sushi Restaurant Italian Restaurant Gift Shop and Boutiques Breakfast & Brunch American Cuisine Remember to vote. We’re cutting you off next Wednesday at midnight and will begin announcing the winners next month. Winners will initially be announced on Twitter and our Facebook Fan Page. So be sure to follow us at the Smyrna Vinings Twitter p... 09/30/2015

Home for Sale in Smyrna Georgia!You will fall in love with this adorable bungalow style home in Smyrna Heights! Gorgeous hardwoods throughout this bright and open home! Plenty of space with three bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The outdoor living space is large and great for entertaining your friends!Tim and Jennifer Cowan The Cowan Connection Team678-631-1758 2651 Dallas Hwy Marietta GA 30064 09/29/2015

We can't say goodbye to Summer without a proper festival. The 2015 Taste of Smyrna is food, fun and music all day long! Nibble and nosh your way around the Village Green on Saturday, September 19th from 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.Admission is FREE and samples can be purchased from $1 up to $4 dollars.Plan to sample all Smyrna’s finest restaurants to tempt your taste buds and listen to music all day long all on the beautiful Village Green and the Market Village.And they haven’t forgotten about the kids.  They will have a blast in the Kids Zone with interactive inflatables featuring the 33’ Shark Slide, Euro Bungee Quad Jump, 24’ Rockwall, 120’ Roller Coaster Obstacle Course, and much more.For more information about the 2015 Taste of Smyrna Festival of Delectable, please contact Bill Watson or... 09/18/2015

Smyrna Vinings condo and townhome buyers continue to take advantage of the market. In August, the Smyrna Vinings townhome and condo market sales slowed ever so slightly. Much like the Smyrna Vinings single family home market, Smyrna Vinings condo and townhome sales continue to be spurred by low interest rates. Sales are even higher than last year, which was more than double the sales from just a couple years ago.As you can see, we’ve been tracking the market for quite some time. We sell a lot of Smyrna Vinings homes, condos and townhomes and one of the major reasons is that we specialize in the area, we know the inventory of homes for sale and understand the trends, statistics and all the local pertinent information necessary for you to make an informed decision.The green bar is 2007 an... 09/17/2015

Smyrna Vinings home sales hit a new record in August. Your fellow Smyrna Vinings home hunters aren’t waiting and you shouldn’t either. Rates are phenomenal and inventory moves quickly. Smyrna Vinings home sales have gotten off to a strong start this year and haven’t slowed down yet. The Smyrna Vinings real estate market has been on quite a resurgence for the past couple years. With US home loan rates remaining low, we expect demand to remain strong and we expect to see a lot of move-up homebuyers taking advantage of the opportunities that 2015 has to offer.This chart shows you the past 12 months of home sales at any given point. As you’ll notice, the green bar is 2007 and we were selling a fair amount more homes in 2007. Sales dropped significantly in 2008, with the drop becoming more p... 09/15/2015

Smyrna Document Shredding DayKeep Smyrna Beautiful is holding its Fall Document Shredding Day on Saturday, September 26th from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Wolfe Recreation Center. This is your opportunity to have household papers securely shredded on site, at no cost to you.Each vehicle is limited to 100 pounds of paper ( roughly four 12x12x18 file boxes). Staples and paper clips are OK.This event is for paper only–NO electronics, cardboard, binders, or plastic will be accepted. KSB will also be collecting old shoes for refurbishing and reuse.Iron Mountain will have trucks on site to shred your stuff as you watch.The event will be held at:Aline Wolfe Adult Recreation Center884 Church StreetSmyrna, Georgia 30080Visit SmyrnaVinings.com for all the latest Smyrna Vinings homes for sale, news an... 09/14/2015

The 6th Annual Smyrna Heroes Gala will be held at Remington Hall at Adventure Outdoors, 2500 S. Cobb Dr. SE, Smyrna, GA 30080 , on Saturday, September 12th, 7-11pm.Pull on your favorite jeans, shine up your boots and join your Smyrna Heroes for a boot scootin’ good time raising money for the Smyrna Public Safety Foundation (SPSF). This year’s “country chic” event will be held at Remington Hall at Adventure Outdoors. Attendees will enjoy a delicious dinner, ice cold beverages and country music while bidding on silent auction items, plus exciting new additions to this year’s event – to be announced closer to September!The Smyrna Heroes Gala is a community-wide, volunteer effort by area residents and businesses that honors our fire and police heroes by setting aside one evening to celebra... 09/06/2015

Join the Smyrna Optimist Club and Smyrna Public Safety Foundation in Smyrna on Labor Day, September 7, 2015 at 8:00 A.M. for the Inaugural Smyrna 5K presented by Adventure Outdoors and Smyrna Police Distributors. Proceeds from the race will go to benefit the non-profit programs of the Smyrna Optimist Club and the Smyrna Public Safety Foundation which target the Smyrna Community and its youth. Bib pickup for preregistered participants and race day registration will begin at 7:00 A.M.Register for the race at, Smyrna5K.itsyourrace.com.The 5K (3.1 mile) road race starts on Bank Street and concludes in front of City Hall and the Market Village.  Plenty of fluids on the course and food and fluids at the finish. Quality T-shirts given to all participants. Chip timing!Awards to the Overall Male... 09/05/2015

Best of Smyrna ViningsThe 2015 Best of Smyrna Vinings runs until September 30th. You are invited and encouraged to vote for your favorite local restaurants and businesses. Here’s your chance to put your fingers to work and start voting. Categories include:Smyrna Vinings Restaurants American Cuisine Bakery Barbecue Breakfast & Brunch Burger Chinese Coffee Shop Contemporary Deli Ice Cream & Frozen Yoghurt Italian Japanese and Sushi Mexican Outdoor Dining Pizza Seafood Special Occasion Steakhouse Tavern and Sports Bar Thai Trivia Night Smyrna Vinings Businesses Auto Mechanic Boot Camp Children’s Activities Chiropractor Dance Studio Dentist Doggie Daycare Fitness Center Florist Gift Shop and Boutique Hair Salon Liquor Store Massage Therapist Nail Salon Pet Sitting Spa Veterinarian Wine Stor... 09/05/2015

ATLANTA YOUNG SINGERS is looking for the best young voices in Smyrna Vinings!Since 1975, AYS has been at the forefront of choral art in metro Atlanta and the U.S., thrilling audiences all over the world with innovative programming, professional performance, and exciting commissions. AYS nurtures the incredible artistic abilities of children, offering excellent choral and musical training in a challenging learning environment for boys and girls in grades 2-12 and currently serves over 200 Singers all over metro Atlanta.Recently, Atlanta Young Singers was awarded two gold diplomas and a silver and gold medal in competition at the 2014 WORLD CHOIR GAMES in Latvia, as well as traveling to Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Lithuania, and Sweden!  In 2013, they performed in Carnegie Hall under... 08/30/2015

 It's time for the 2015 Smyrna Basketball Registration. Smyrna Basketball Association is the place to be for boys and girls, ages 6 – 16 to get on the court and have some fun! Are you ready for some basketball? The Smyrna basketball league is open to boys and girls, ages 6-16 in the Smyrna and surrounding areas. The Board of Directors, City of Smyrna, Parents, Sponsors and various Community Businesses continue their support & commitment to our program. Smyrna Basketball is a professionally operated and instructional basketball organization. Our program focuses on skills development, emphasizing teamwork and sportsmanship. They proudly recognize academic achievement for all 4th grade and up players. Players practice once a week and play games on Saturday. Registration fees include a jers... 08/29/2015