Old fashioned charm meets contemporary conveniences in the city of Smyrna. The city is only 15 minutes from downtown Atlanta and is accessible by Interstate 75 and Interstate 285. Major surface streets Cobb Parkway and Atlanta Road offer alternatives to the interstate. Located in Cobb County, the town is home to nearly 50,000...
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Old fashioned charm meets contemporary conveniences in the city of Smyrna. The city is only 15 minutes from downtown Atlanta and is accessible by Interstate 75 and Interstate 285. Major surface streets Cobb Parkway and Atlanta Road offer alternatives to the interstate. Located in Cobb County, the town is home to nearly 50,000 residents. The city stands out as the birthplace of world famous actress Julia Roberts as well as the hundreds of thousands of jonquils that bloom in early spring. These beautiful flowers have earned the city the nickname "The Jonquil City."
Smyrna boasts a mixed retail and residential district lined with antique street lamps. Residents will enjoy living amongst quaint shops and a variety of dining and entertainment options. Cobb features some of the state's best shopping as it is home to several shopping malls, including Cumberland Mall and Cobb Galleria and other retail establishments. The area's convenient location and skyrocketing population have made it a hotspot for commercial development and residents can expect even more amenities and services to spring up in the area.
Another notable fact about the area is that it the only city-operated library system in the state. The Smyrna Public Library, separate from the Cobb County Public Library System has been in operation for 70 years. Throughout the year the library hosts a variety of events, exhibits numerous pieces of artwork and offers a variety of services to residents including broadband and wireless internet service.
Smyrna is served by Cobb County School District which is the second-largest school system in Georgia and is comprised of 113 schools. Campbell High School, a magnet school for the International Baccalaureate Program lies within the city limits.
Smyrna boasts an abundance of elegant, upscale homes. While charming homes in established neighborhoods are available, many older subdivisions have been replaced with townhome and condo communities. Homes are available in Smyrna starting from the low $100s.
In August 2008,the average home sales price for a single family home or condo in Smyrna, GA was $263,016. While this data is collected from the MLS and deemed reliable, it is not guaranteed.
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