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Smyrna, Georgia

Located in Cobb County, Georgia, Smyrna was established in 1872. Growing and diverse Atlanta suburb. Near SunTrust Park/Truist Park (Braves stadium area).
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Founded 1872 | Population 57,000 | Peak 57,000 (2024) | County Cobb County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Smyrna, Georgia

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1864 Civil War: Battle of Smyrna Camp Ground.
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1872 Founded: Smyrna was founded in Cobb County.
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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Smyrna's character and economy.
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1922 Economic Development: Smyrna grew through manufacturing and industry.
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2010 Modern Era: Smyrna continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Smyrna

Jan 1, 1970
‘Wheel Of Fortune’ Player Misses Out On $73,000 Prize Because Of This Hard Puzzle
Things got a little wild on Wheel of Fortune Tuesday night as one contestant came dangerously close to dropping a not-so-family-fr…
Jan 1, 1970
Netflix Joins Georgia Boycott Over Anti Lgbt Bill
ATLANTA — On March 25, 2016, Netflix threw its weight behind a growing backlash against Georgia’s controversial anti-LGBT …

Complete Historical Timeline

1864 Disaster
Civil War
1872 Culture
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1890 Culture
Higher Education
1922 Industry
Economic Development
2010 Culture
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Did You Know?

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Growing and diverse Atlanta suburb.
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Near SunTrust Park/Truist Park (Braves stadium area).
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Battle of Smyrna Camp Ground during Sherman's March.
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Smyrna is located in Cobb County, Georgia.
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Smyrna was founded in 1872.

Famous People from Smyrna, Georgia

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Julia Roberts
Actor, Stage Actor · Born Oct 28, 1967 · Age 58
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Zack Wheeler
Baseball Player · Born May 30, 1990 · Age 35

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