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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
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Vegas Wedding Included One Unexpected Fashion Choice
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is officially married after exchanging vows with longtime fiancé Brian Glenn during a ceremony…
Jan 1, 1970
USDA Rejects Farmer’s Application For License Because His Address Has ‘Offensive’ Word
The US Department of Agriculture declined a Georgia cattle farmer Gene King’s application for a special interstate transport…
Jan 1, 1970
Authorities Force Georgia Family of Four To Abandon Their Home Over Infestation
A family of four is grappling with a peculiar issue: an invasion of bats in their home. The Grant family has faced an overwhelming…
Jan 1, 1970
Wheel of Fortune Contestant Loses $60K After Failing To Solve This Tough Bonus Round Puzzle
A “Wheel of Fortune” contestant came within outstanding distance of a major payday this week, only to walk away empty-handed a…
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
Very Extreme Case Woman Makes Unfortunate Find Mans Head Video
In a quiet suburb outside Atlanta, Georgia, on May 28, 2016, a woman stumbled into one of the most horrifying scenes imaginable. W…

Complete Historical Timeline

1864 Disaster
Civil War
1872 Culture
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1890 Culture
Higher Education
1922 Industry
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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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