Smyrna, Georgia
Smyrna is a city of 56,633 people in Cobb County, Georgia, founded in 1832.
Why visit Smyrna
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 41 parks and trails, 296 places to eat, 31 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Parkway Pointe, Silverspot Cinema, Cecil and Hermione Alexander House and Glover-McLeod-Garrison House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Smyrna
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Smyrna
Smyrna is a city in Cobb County, Georgia, United States. It is located northwest of Atlanta, and is in the inner ring of the Atlanta Metropolitan Area. It is included in the Atlanta–Sandy Springs–Alpharetta MSA, which is included in the Atlanta–Athens-Clarke–Sandy Springs CSA.
From the Wikipedia article Smyrna, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
Silverspot Cinema
Cinema and theater · 3.0 mi
960 Battery Avenue Southeast, Atlanta
Mo-Fr 15:00-22:00; Sa-Su 11:00-22:00
Georgia Military Institute
School · 3.6 mi
Former military institution
Life University
School · 4.8 mi
Private university in Marietta, Georgia
Southern Polytechnic State University
School · 5.3 mi
Former state university in Marietta, Georgia, United States
Museums and landmarks12
Cecil and Hermione Alexander House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Historic house in Georgia, United States
Glover-McLeod-Garrison House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.3 mi
House in Marietta, Georgia
Johnston's Line Archaeological Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Archaeological site in Mableton, Georgia, USA
Robert Mable House and Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic house in Georgia, United States
Ruff's Mill and Concord Covered Bridge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic district in Smyrna, United States of America
Whittier Mill Village
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic district in Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Ruff's Grist Mill
Monument and historic site · 2.7 mi
10 Concord Road Southwest, Smyrna
Parks, trails and playgrounds41
Cobb Park and Kidscape Village I & II
Park · 1.7 mi
950 Powder Springs Street Southeast, Smyrna
07:00-23:00
Fox Creek Golf Course
Golf course · 2.3 mi
1501 Windy Hill Road Southeast, Smyrna
Mo-Fr 07:30-sunset; Sa-Su 07:00-sunset
Legacy Golf Links
Golf course · 2.5 mi
1825 Windy Hill Road Southeast, Smyrna
Mar-Oct: 07:30-21:00; Dec-Jan: 08:00-19:00; Nov,Feb: 08:00-20:00
Chuck Camp Park
Park · 3.0 mi
2270 Benson Poole Road Southeast, Smyrna
07:00-23:00
Creatwood Park
Park · 0.9 mi
3465 Creatwood Trail Southeast, Smyrna
07:00-23:00
Durham Park
Park · 1.4 mi
1554 Spring Street Southeast, Smyrna
07:00-23:00
Lake Court Park
Park · 1.0 mi
3500 Lake Drive Southeast, Smyrna
"Sunrise to Sunset"
29 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes296
1911 Biscuits & Burgers
Restaurant · Burger, Biscuit, American, Breakfast · 1.5 mi
3120 South Cobb Drive, Smyrna
Mo-Fr 06:00-12:00; Sa,Su 07:00-12:00
Antico Pizza Napoletana
Restaurant · Italian, Pizza · 3.2 mi
2605 Circle 75 Parkway Southeast
Mo-Th 11:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Applebee's
Diner · American · 2.8 mi
2728 Spring Road Southeast, Atlanta
Mo-Sa 11:00-01:00; Su 11:00-24:00
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 3.0 mi
2651 Cobb Parkway South, Atlanta
Mo-Th 05:00-23:00;Fr-Sa 05:00-24:00;Su 06:00-23:00
Bezoria
Restaurant · Middle Eastern · 3.0 mi
2860 Cumberland Mall, Atlanta
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 12:00-19:00
Blaze Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 3.3 mi
2955 Cobb Parkway South
Mo-We,Su 11:00-22:00; Th-Sa 11:00-23:00
Blue Moon Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 3.3 mi
2359 Windy Hill Road Southeast, Marietta
Mo-Sa 11:00-23:00
Bonefish Grill
Restaurant · Seafood · 3.4 mi
2997 Cobb Parkway South
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00
C Ellet's Steakhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 3.2 mi
2605 Circle 75 Parkway Southeast
Mo-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr 11:30-23:00; Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00
284 more on the map.
History
Pioneers began settling the area in 1832. By the late 1830s, a religious encampment called Smyrna Camp Ground had become a popular travel destination and was well known throughout Georgia. It is a Greek name for the Biblical city of Smyrna, modern day İzmir in Turkey, the home of the Christian martyr Polycarp. After the completion of the Western and Atlantic Railroad in 1842, the area began to grow. It was known by several names until 1872—Varner's Station, Ruff's Siding, Neal Dow, and Ruff's Station. The city was incorporated with the name Smyrna in 1872.
Two Civil War battles occurred in the area, the Battle of Smyrna Camp Ground and the Battle of Ruff's Mill, both on July 4, 1864. The area's businesses, homes, and 1849 covered bridge (since rebuilt and still in use today) were burned by Sherman's troops.
The nearby Bell Bomber plant that produced B-29 bombers during World War II was reopened by Lockheed in 1951, and became a catalyst for growth. The city's population grew during the next two decades, from 2,005 in 1950 to almost 20,000 by 1970.
From the History section of Smyrna, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay31
Budgetel Inns And Suites - Atlanta Galleria Stadium
Motel and hotel · 3.4 mi
4900 Circle 75 Parkway Southeast, Atlanta
Comfort Inn & Suites Ballpark Area
Motel and hotel · 3.4 mi
2221 Corporate Plaza Parkway Southeast, Smyrna
DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta Windy Hill Ballpark
Motel and hotel · 3.5 mi
2055 South Park Place Southeast, Atlanta
Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta Galleria
Motel and hotel · 3.5 mi
2815 Akers Mill Road Southeast, Atlanta
Fairfield Inn & Suites Atlanta Vinings/Galleria
Motel and hotel · 1.9 mi
2450 Paces Ferry Road Southeast, Atlanta
Hyatt Place Atlanta Cobb Galleria
Motel and hotel · 2.7 mi
2876 Spring Hill Parkway Southeast, Smyrna
Churches and places of worship36
Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.0 mi
4300 King Springs Road, Smyrna
OCP Bed Bug Exterminator Atlanta GA - Bed Bug Removal
Place of worship · 3.5 mi
5 W Wesley Ridge, #110, Atlanta
Asanblea Apostolica de la Fe En Cristo Jesus
Church · 2.3 mi
2362 Atlanta Road Southeast, Smyrna
Bethany United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 3.5 mi
760 Hurt Road, Smyrna
Cumberland United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.7 mi
2375 Paces Ferry Road Southeast, Smyrna
Shopping44
Gas and EV charging35
Rivian Adventure Network
EV charging · 2.8 mi
2860 Cumberland Mall Southeast, Atlanta
Schools, colleges and libraries56
Healthcare20
Wellstar Center for Genetics
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.8 mi
4441 Suite 102, Wellstar Vinings Health Park, Atlanta, Georgia
Urgent Care Peachtree Immediate Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
3295 South Cobb Drive
Map of Smyrna
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 32°F | 4.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 35°F | 4.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 40°F | 4.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 48°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 57°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 65°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 68°F | 7.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 68°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 62°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 51°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 63°F | 40°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 35°F | 4.9 in | 0.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mableton 1 N (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Cobb County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-09-15: Hurricane Irma (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Dobbins Air Reserve Base (MGE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Mableton 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Marietta 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Atlanta 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Powder Springs 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Lithia Springs 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Sandy Springs 10 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Brookhaven 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- North Druid Hills 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Chamblee 12 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Dunwoody 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Smyrna Georgia City Hall, Thomson200, CC0
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