Smyrna is located approximately 13 miles northwest of metro Atlanta and is near three interstate and intrastate highway systems: I-75, I-20 and I-285. There are also several main roadways: Cobb Parkway, Atlanta Road and South Cobb Drive.
Smyrna, also known as the “Jonquil City” because of the abundance of jonquils that blossom along many Smyrna streets and in countless gardens, was recently allotted the Urban Land Institute’s Award for Excellence because of its continued growth and revitalization. “The Village Green” is considered the new downtown area and boasts a modern community center, retail establishments, city hall and beautiful residences.
There are charming Smyrna neighborhoods offering convenient amenities to residents and businesses alike. You will find numerous fun-filled parks, walking and jogging trails, public golf courses and tennis courts and much more! Located in Cobb County, Smyrna, with its “small town” atmosphere, is consistently recognized as one of the best and most popular places to reside in all of metro Atlanta. In fact it was selected as one of the top 10 places in Atlanta to live by Atlanta Magazine.
People are rediscovering Smyrna, the second largest city in Cobb, making it a hot market for new residents, especially young families and singles. The city has reinvented itself during the past 15 years and won a multitude of awards for redevelopment of its central district, the community embraced a pedestrian-friendly $40 million downtown Village Green and $10 million Market Village that blends residential, retail, green space and governmental components. As a result, downtown Smyrna is alive with activity.
West Village’s retail component, which is scheduled to open toward the end of the year, will include restaurants, quaint boutiques, a coffee bar, larger shops and even a branch of the Cobb County library system to attract community residents and visitors alike. In all, the community will boast some 1,100 residential and retail units.