Smyrna Vinings home sales hit another high in March. 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 in 2015. 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 pronounced toward the last quart... 04/22/2015

King Springs Elementary School‘s Dad’s Club is set to hold the Eighth Annual King Springs Golf Classic on Saturday, April 26, 2015 at the Fox Creek Golf Course on Windy Hill.The 8th Annual King Springs Elementary Golf Classic will benefits the King Springs Elementary School Foundation.Teams of up to four players will compete for great prizes.Each golfer will receive: a goody bag full of valuable gifts 18 holes of golf fun contests on the course a golf cart After the tournament, join everyone at Bella’s Pizzeria for a full buffet-style meal and awards ceremony, featuring prime rib, shrimp, pasta, beer, wine and more!Schedule 7:00 AM Registration and Warm-up 8:00 AM Shotgun Start NOON 19th Hole Lunch and auction at Bella’s The cost for this event is only $100. The emphasis is, as always,... 04/21/2015

Looking for something fun and fantastic to do with family and friends? The National Park Service is proud to once again join with the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks, to present on April 18-26, 2015, 2015 National Park Week, a presidentially proclaimed celebration of our national heritage.You can plan your visit by what you want to do, or where you want to go … or you can browse their event calendar and check out the special programs offered throughout the week. On opening weekend, Saturday and Sunday, April 18 to 19, every national park will give you free admission!On April 18th, National Junior Ranger Day, parks will invite young visitors to “explore, learn, protect” and be sworn in as junior rangers.April 22nd is Earth Day, so if you want to... 04/17/2015

Calling all Smyrna families to the Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt and Movie Night. Join us for a new twist to a beloved holiday tradition.  Children up to age 10 years are encouraged to bring a flashlight and Easter basket to the hunt.  Children will be divided into age groups.  Youngest age group (children 5 years and younger) begins their hunt at 7:30 p.m.  Children age 6 to 10 years begin their hunt at approximately 8:00 p.m. The Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt and Movie Night will be held on March 28, 2015 beginning at 7pm at Tolleson Park, which is located at 3515 McCauley Road, Smyrna, Georgia 30080. Immediately following the hunt everyone is invited to stay and watch the Disney animated feature film “Big Hero 6″, an action-packed comedy adventure that introduces Baymax, a lovable, person... 03/27/2015

  Property Description This Chalet style home feels like your own mountain getaway! Natural light flows throughout the home from the abundance of big windows. Beautiful open kitchen features bright breakfast area, pantry, wine rack, & more. Large great room with vaulted ceilings & gorgeous fireplace. Wonderful master suite offers hardwood floors, double vanity, separate shower, & garden tub. Generously sized secondary bedrooms & loft! Finished basement features fireplace, rec room, bedroom, & full bath. Great outdoor entertaining space complete with large deck, patio, grill, garden shed, & beautiful landscaping with creek! Property Details Listing Price: $325,000Address: 3921 Gann Road SECity: SmyrnaState: GA ZIP: 30082 MLS # (if any): 5510905Square Feet: 1827Bedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 3Base... 03/24/2015

Smyrna Document Shredding Day Keep Smyrna Beautiful is holding its Spring Document Shredding Day on Saturday, March 28th from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Aline 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 200 pounds of paper ( roughly eight 12x12x18 file boxes). Staples and paper clips are OK. Please be aware that the following items may not be accepted: plastics, electronics, binders, metal rings/clips, cardboard, shoes with metal spikes. You may also bring used shoes to be donated to MUST or to be recycled. Iron Mountain will have trucks on site to shred your stuff as you watch. The event will be held at: Aline Wolfe Adult Recreation Center 884 Church Street Smyrna, Georgia 30080 Visit ... 03/23/2015

Please join us for the Smyrna Vision Plan / Implementation public kick-off meeting to be held on Tuesday, March 24 from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in Council Chamber of City Hall – 2800 King Street, Smyrna, Ga 30080. Smyrna is already in an enviable position, having all of the fundamental components that are needed to be a thriving community. The goal now is to take Smyrna to the next level, and ensure that the City’s leaders are fully aware of the public’s vision for the future. Residents and stakeholders from throughout the City will be engaged throughout the process. For more information about the Vision Process, go to www.SmyrnaVision.com where you will find an overview of the process and the resulting documents (under the documents tab) that include the Community Assessment, Execut... 03/23/2015

Let’s recap Smyrna short sales for February 2015 and it’s impact on the current market. It’s important to understand the influence that short sales have on today’s market and to keep an eye on the market. The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act was extended at the last minute for 2014. This really shouldn’t have any impact on short sales and foreclosures, but could create a political firestorm as forgiven debt will be taxable again in 2015. In February, Smyrna short sales activity was: 3 active homes 6 pending homes 0 closed homes 5 active condos and townhomes 8 pending condos and townhomes 0 closed condos and townhomes If you’re in the market for a Smyrna short sale, whether a single family home, condo or townhome, we’re here to help. Our team is led by a Certified Distressed Propert... 03/16/2015

The 13th annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival in Smyrna is Saturday, March 14, 2015 from 11-10:30pm, . No excuses on why we shouldn’t see you at the Smyrna Market Village this year. So get out of the house, put on a little green and come celebrate. Don’t miss out on one of Atlanta’s biggest and growing St. Patrick’s Day festivals. The festival is a celebration of Irish heritage enjoyed by over 2,000 people in previous years. Mayor A. Max Bacon will dye the Market Village Fountain green at 5:30 p.m. on the Saturday (March 14) prior to St. Patrick’s Day. Atkins Park Tavern and Zucca Pizzeria are the hosts for this great Smyrna Market Village event and is always well planned and offers food, fun, and music for the entire family. The festival begins at 11am. Irish music, traditional foods, ve... 03/13/2015

Time for  your favorite Smyrna Vinings Crawfish Boil. Crawfish season is here and South City Kitchen Vinings is preparing to celebrate! South City Kitchen Vinings (SCKV) is excited to bring back a patio crawfish boil on Wednesday, March 25th from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for $32 per person (excluding tax and gratuity). Feast on fresh Louisiana crawfish with the usual fixings from executive chef Chip Ulbrich: red potatoes, corn-on-the-cob and Andouille sausage. Plus, they’ll have $4 draft beers to wash all this good stuff down properly. South City Kitchen Vinings is located at 1675 Cumberland Parkway, Smyrna, GA 30080 in the popular One Ivy Walk center. Get your tickets today–don’t let this one get “bayou!” Click here if you’d like to buy tickets to South City Kitchen’s Crawfish Boil.   03/13/2015

  It's time for Upward Girls Softball and Boys Baseball in Smyrna. Spring is almost here, and we are anxious to get outdoors! It’s that time of year again!   The Upward Sports Ministry of First Baptist Church Smyrna is pleased to announce their 2015 Girls Softball and Boys baseball season. They are extremely excited about another fun and exciting sports league, and they would love to have your family participate.   • Softball is offered for K4-8th grade girls.   • Tee-ball is offered for K4-1st grade boys.   • Coach Pitch baseball is offered for 1st-4th grade boys.   In Upward Sports, Every Child Is a Winner. Their goal is to use the medium of sports to assist parents in the training and nurturing of our children. Rather than focusing on wins and losses, they focus on best effort, best... 03/03/2015

It’s time to take a look back at all of 2014 to see which neighborhoods were the most popular for Smyrna Vinings home buyers. It is always a good time to award the winners and we’re not just talking about the Grammy’s, Oscars or Golden Globes. We’re talking about the Top Selling Smyrna Vinings Neighborhoods in 2014. It’s always interesting to see which neighborhoods buyers were attracted to during their Smyrna Vinings home search. So without further adieu, let’s unveil the winners. Please hold your applause until all winners are announced and let’s hope that there aren’t any long-winded acceptance speeches. Just can’t stand those long acceptance speeches. Top Selling Smyrna Neighborhoods in 2014 Vinings Estates The Retreat at Old Vinings Lake Forest Hills Covered Bridge at Barnes Mill ... 02/26/2015

You are invited to provide input and learn more about the Concord Road development concepts at a Public Meeting to be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. to be held at Brawner Hall (3180 Atlanta Road, Smyrna Ga 30080). Construction of a landscaped median and multi-use trail from South Cobb Drive to Atlanta Road. Design and Right-of-way acquisition was completed during the 2005 SPLOST, while construction will be completed during the 2011 SPLOST. Visit SmyrnaVinings.com for all the latest Smyrna Vinings real estate, news and events. 02/25/2015

  Let’s recap Smyrna short sales for January 2015 and it’s impact on the current market. It’s important to understand the influence that short sales have on today’s market and to keep an eye on the market. The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act was extended at the last minute for 2014. This really shouldn’t have any impact on short sales and foreclosures, but could create a political firestorm as forgiven debt will be taxable again in 2015.   In January, Smyrna short sales activity was:   2 active homes 6 pending homes 0 closed homes   4 active condos and townhomes 8 pending condos and townhomes 1 closed condos and townhomes   If you’re in the market for a Smyrna short sale, whether a single family home, condo or townhome, we’re here to help. Our team is led by a Certified Distressed... 02/21/2015

Showcase your business and learn more about other Smyrna area businesses at the Smyrna Business Expo to be held February, 26, 2015 at Brawner Hall. This inaugural event sponsored by the Smyrna Business Association is free and open to the public. There will be door prizes and local restaurants and caterers offering samples of their food. Set up a table for your business or visit owners of local business at the event from 4 to 7 p.m. A table reservation is $50 for members and $150 for non-members (includes SBA membership). Brawner Hall is located at 3180 Atlanta Road, Smyrna, GA 30080. To reserve your booth or donate a door prize, call Joseph at 770-595-2163. Visit SmyrnaVinings.com for all the latest Smyrna Vinings real estate, news and events. 02/20/2015

Come on out for Smyrna Arbor Day activities. Arbor Day in Georgia is Friday, February 20, but will be celebrated in Smyrna on Saturday, February 21 with two events. The first will be at the Smyrna Community Center at 10:00 a.m. with a presentation from Georgia Forestry Commission Senior Urban Forester, Joe Burgess.  The program is titled “Tree Risk…Before and After the Storm.” He will answer your questions about trees.  The Smyrna Tree Board and Keep Smyrna Beautiful volunteers will entertain children in a nearby room wit a Tree Blocks building area, tree necklace/ornament making center, and tree coloring pages. Light refreshments will be served.  Please call 770-431-2863 to learn more and to let us know you will be attending. At 2:00 p.m. in the Smyrna Library, Tree Board member Kate ... 02/20/2015

Smyrna Soccer Club The Smyrna Soccer Club is excited to announce that registration for the 2015 Smyrna Soccer Spring Season is open and will close on February 9, 2015. Click here to register online via the Smyrna Soccer Club registration page or learn more about the Smyrna Soccer Club by checking out www.SmyrnaSoccerClub.com. Registration Fees: The cost for registration is U4 $100 U6 $120 U8/U10 $140 U12 and Above $150 The City of Smyrna must also charge an additional $40 per player if you are not a resident.  The uniform fee is an additional $37.50. There is a sibling discount of $5 that applies for each additional player registered residing in the same household.  Smyrna Soccer Club’s registration fees are non-refundable. U4 and U6 teams practice one night a week (Mon – Thurs). Pract... 02/04/2015

The Smyrna Vinings condo and townhome market finished 2014 on a strong note. Much like the Smyrna Vinings single family home market, Smyrna Vinings condo and townhome sales continue to be spurred by low interest rates. Sales throughout 2014 were higher than the previous heights of 2007, which is a huge shift and 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 and we were selling a lot of condos and townhomes back t... 02/04/2015

Mark your calendars for Smyrna Business Association’s February luncheon, which will be held at the Smyrna Community Center, 200 Village Green Circle, Smyrna, GA 30080 (directions). The luncheon is from 11:30 to 1:00pm on Thursday, February 5th. 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. Mayor Pro Tem Mellany Prichett and Ken Suddreth, Community Development Director, will be on hand to provide  an update on the Smyrna Vision project. Register here Come network with local business leaders and enjoy the topical presentation. 02/04/2015

Smyrna Little League Baseball Registration Batter up! It’s time for Smyrna Little League Baseball to start up this Spring. Registration is available online. They offer baseball for boys and girls ages 4-12. Your child’s playing age is the age that they will be on April 30, 2015. Example of league age, player turns 7 on April 24, 2015….they will play Minor 2 (7&8 year olds) Player evaluations will be on Sunday, February 8th with makeups on Monday, February 9th. Team placement will take place the week of February 9th. Practices will start the week of February 23rd. First games will be on March 14th and the last regular season game will be on May 16th. They offer: T-Ball for ages 4 and 5. PeeWee 1 for beginner 5&6 yr olds, PeeWee 2 for 2nd season 6&7 yr olds, Rookie League (machine pitch)... 02/04/2015