Key Updates on Smyrna's Economic Growth | | The Economic Development Office provides customized support to help your business thrive. Whether you're looking to locate or expand in Smyrna, reach out for information on demographics and available incentives. | | Get Ready for Cup Daze in Smyrna! | | |
We’re turning Village Green Park into the ultimate summer soccer viewing zone with Cup Daze! Grab your blankets, chairs, and your favorite jerseys, we’ll have the big screens ready as the world’s best teams go head-to-head!
Plus, a Guiness World Record Attempt!
Cup Daze will kick off with a world record attempt on Saturday, June 6th at 12:30 pm in Village Green Park. This is your opportunity to participate in breaking the current world record for most soccer balls juggled at the same time! We’ll be linking up with cities across South America, Europe, and North America for a simultaneous record-breaking attempt. Whether you’re a pro or a beginner, every single person counts toward our 20,000-person goal! Register now at footballworldrecord.com.
Check the City of Smyrna Calendar for game dates and times. Register for the Guiness World Record Attempt at footballworldrecord.com.
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Shape Smyrna Comprehensive Plan Update is Kicking-Off
Did you get to chat with us at the Jonquil Festival? The City of Smyrna kicked off its Shape Smyrna 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update with a community engagement pop-up at the Jonquil Festival and has many more planned over the upcoming months.
A comprehensive plan is a long-term planning document updated every five years that combines the analysis of existing conditions and extensive public engagement to create a vision for Smyrna’s next 20 years. Its an opportunity to build on established and potential activity nodes, major corridors, and future redevelopment areas through recommendations that are rooted in community input. We hope to hear from you!
Visit the Shape Smyrna Comprehensive Plan website to provide feedback and stay engaged.
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Smyrna Handmade Market is Back in Full Swing
Discover something new every Sunday at the Smyrna Market. This community gathering features 60+ unique vendors set up on W. Spring Street and along King Street (in front of city hall). Each week, You will find international foods, local honey, handmade soaps, baked goods, crafts and more! With new vendors each week, there is always something fresh to discover.
For announcements on weekly vendors or weather cancelations please follow the market on Facebook at Smyrna Handmade Market or on Instagram @SmyrnaHandmadeMarket.
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Weekly Smyrna Food Truck Tuesdays are back!
Join us for Smyrna Food Truck Tuesday each Tuesday from May 5 through September 22 (no event the week of July 4 & the week of Labor Day) at Taylor-Brawner Park from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. (3180 Atlanta Road, Smyrna Ga, 30080).
This event is the best Food Truck event series around! Enjoy the offerings from a weekly gathering of quality mobile gourmet trucks and a bit of sweet mixed in and music, too. Please follow parking directions that you can find posted with May gathering dates at Facebook.com/CityofSmyrnaGa. Parking is available at Taylor-Brawner Park, The Reed House and at South State Bank on Atlanta Road after 4:30 pm each Tuesday of the Food Truck Tuesday. Please do not park in residential areas or at open businesses. If you can walk or bike to the park, please do!
Check our Social Media pages Facebook.com/CityofSmyrnaGa or Instagram/CityofSmyrnaGa for weekly updates and a list of scheduled trucks.
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Blanket Concert Series: Edgewood String Quartet at Reed House on May 9th
Relax and enjoy live, free music at the Blanket Concert Series on Saturday, May 9th from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the Reed House. No registration required, just bring a blanket and enjoy the music!
Edgewood String Quartet has become one of the first of its kind in the Southeast - a quartet that performs not only classical music, but music of all genres: from pop to jazz to anime to rock, and more. Don’t miss out on this immersive concert experience!
Follow the City of Smyrna Parks and Recreation Facebook page or Instagram for updates and to check out this year's full lineup of events.
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Annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 25th
Join the Smyrna Community for a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 25 at 9:30 am at the 20th Century Veterans Memorial in downtown Smyrna.
Check our Social Media pages Facebook.com/CityofSmyrnaGa or Instagram/CityofSmyrnaGa for related announcements.
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County-Wide Job Fair for Adults & Youth on May 30th
As our economy continues to shift and evolve, access to job opportunities - and the connections that make them possible - has never been more important. The 2026 County-Wide Job Fair is right around the corner, offering a meaningful way to bring employers and job seekers together across Cobb County.
This year’s event on May 30th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Jim R. Miller Park & Event Center in Marietta welcomes both adults and youth, expanding access to career pathways at every stage. It hosted by the City of Kennesaw, Cobb County, and CobbWorks. Attendance is free for employers and job seekers alike, with tables and chairs provided - making it easy to get involved and be part of this countywide effort. Please consider engaging your HR teams and local employers to ensure your community is well represented.
Sign up your business at the registration link and download the flyer for more event details.
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Zucca's Chicken Parmesan Awarded Best in the Nation
Smyrna's beloved Italian-American restaurant - Zucca Bar & Pizzeria - was recently awarded the 2026 Click360 Award for the nation's best Chicken Parmesan. This award not only recognizes their perfection on a timeless classic - it recognizes years of neighborhood warmth they have brought to the Smyrna community.
Visit and congratulate the Zucca team at 2860 Atlanta Road SE, Smyrna, GA in the heart of Smyrna Market Village.
Read the full article here.
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Reformation Brewery & StillFire Brewing Partner with new, Pints for Preservation
May is National Historic Preservation Month - and this year Cobb Landmarks is launching its new, community-focused fundraising effort in collaboration with local breweries.
Visit any of the listed locations - including Reformation Brewery and StillFire Brewing in Smyrna - throughout May and a portion of sales will be donated to Cobb Landmarks.
Learn more at CobbLandmarks.com/Beer.
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Congratulations, Best of Cobb 2026 Recipients
Each year, Cobb Life Magazine and the Marietta Daily Journal join together to highlight the top businesses, people, and organizations across Cobb County through the annual awards program, Best of Cobb. Winners are both nominated and selected through a community voting process.
See the complete list of 2026 recipients on the Cobb Life Magazine website.
| | Get to know these Shop Smyrna Businesses | |
Shop Smyrna is one gift card with real local impact. It's a digital gift card that makes gifting easy, instant, and flexible - while keeping your support right here at home. Every purchase helps the businesses that give Smyrna its character and charm.
Check out this month’s spotlighted shops - and use your Shop Smyrna gift card to support even more local favorites.
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Conceit Nail & Beauty Studios
See yourself in every visit
Meet entrepreneur Quinise Arnold, the founder of Conceit Nail & Beauty Studios. Quinise's small business is more than a nail salon - she's building a community for her clients, where every visitor can access rejuvenation and self expression. Quinise opened her business in the heart of Smyrna Market Village where she knew she could provide an experience - not just an appointment - but a day out for friends or a few hours of well-deserved self-care. She is confident that this endeavor will not only enrich the lives of those involved but also positively impact all who embrace it.
Visit Conceit for a fresh reset to a relaxing pedicure or a fully customized experience, every detail is curated with intention - so you leave feeling confident.
Follow Conceit on Facebook at Conceit Beauty Studios or on Instagram @ConceitNailsandBeauty
Visit Conceit at 1265 W Spring Street, Suite B.
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The Stout Brothers - Smyrna
A long-time place for Smyrna's residents
Meet Brandon King, local beer advocate, the proud owner of Stout Brothers - and community builder. For over 14 years, Stout Brothers has grown and evolved right alongside the community it calls home - serving long-time residents, welcoming visitors from afar, setting the stage for first dates, offering a living room for growing families and everyone in between. Brandon has curated more than a strong selection of beers, but a sense of place for many. It’s offered a gathering point that brings people together - and a cornerstone to help support the growth of nearby businesses at Smyrna Market Village.
Visit The Stout Brothers Smyrna to enjoy a carefully curated selection of craft beers with a community of beer enthusiasts in the heart of Downtown Smyrna.
Follow Stout Brothers on Instagram @SmyrnaStoutBrothers.
Visit Stout Brothers at 1265 W Spring Street, Suite D.
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Mexico Lindo
A Smyrna staple with familial atmosphere
Meet Jorge and Marina Echeverry, the proud owners and operators of Mexico Lindo Smyrna - who brought their entrepreneurial spirit from Colombia to Atlanta in the mid-1980s. What began as a small family dream has grown into a long-standing local restaurant known for its made-from-scratch dishes, vibrant atmosphere, and signature margaritas that have kept guests coming back for decades.
At its core, Mexico Lindo has always been about more than food - it’s about hospitality. A place where recipes are still crafted from family tradition, where every dish is made with intention, and where guests are welcomed like part of the family.
Follow Mexico Lindo on Facebook at Mexico Lindo.Smyrna or on Instagram @MexicoLindo.Smyrna
Visit Mexico Lindo at 2620 South Cobb Drive.
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Sincerely Yours Bookstore
A bookstore where you belong
Meet best friends, Mallory and Madison, owners of Sincerely Yours Bookstore. What jokingly started as 'a dream' has quickly grown into a real business and a welcoming hub where stories extend far beyond the shelves. Mallory and Madison have designed their shop with intention by programming events and curating titles that celebrate inclusivity, creativity, and connection - bringing together readers, local entrepreneurs, and neighbors alike. More than a bookstore, they’re filling an unmet need for many in Smyrna and beyond.
Visit Sincerely Yours if you're looking for a place where you can quietly browse, linger, meet someone new, and feel completely at ease.
Follow Sincerely Yours on Instagram @SincerelyYoursBookstore.
Visit Sincerely Yours Bookstore at 2450 Atlanta Road SE, Suite 300.
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Vibrant, comfortable and welcoming, pro-business and community driven, Smyrna is an excellent place to start, own, and grow your business. | We are pleased to have new businesses in our thriving community. We recognize the value of your investment and wish to serve as a helpful resource. Visit Business Listings to see the latest businesses investing in Smyrna. | | Economic Development Team | |
Hello Smyrna Businesses!
We want our local businesses to have every opportunity to succeed. See the links below on how we can be a resource to you. Have something you'd like to discuss? Request a Business Retention Visit with us here or email us.
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