Vinings Business Association Honors Local Police & Fire

The Vinings Business Association (VBA) recognized Vinings area Police and Fire during their monthly 1st Tuesday luncheon held October 6th at Social Vinings Restaurant. “In light of the recent weather-related events and rescues, the VBA wanted to extend the gratitude of the community for the outstanding effort and cooperation shown by these departments,” said VBA…

Smyrna Offers Variety Of Swim Programs

Water babies of all skill levels have the opportunity to dive in to swimming this summer with a range of swim programs at Smyrna’s Tolleson Pool. Smyrna’s summer swim programs continue this Saturday during registration for Session 2 classes, to be conducted June 15-25. Programs offered will include: Infant & Preschool Program Tadpoles (12 months…

Get Fit At Rhyne Park

With Memorial Day weekend just around the corner, many of us are thinking about how to get swimsuit-ready for summer trips to the pool and beach. Smyrna’s Rhyne Park, located at 4145 King Springs Rd., offers a number of activities that promise to help you shed the pounds and increase your overall fitness level –…

Is the media making the economy worse?

Everyday I see headlines from the media pointing to how terrible the economy is, even going so far as to relate the current state of our economy to the Great Depression. For whatever reason, the media appears desparate for news stories and tend to over-do things for the sake of ratings. Of course, they may…

St. Benedict’s Episcopal Church Christmas Eve Service

St. Benedict’s Episcopal Church in Smyrna invites the community to join them for a candlelight service with Holy Eucharist as we mark the birth of Our Lord through the celebration of a Christmas Eve vigil. Our adult and children’s choirs will provide beautiful vocal music for this special observation of the season. Christmas Eve Service…

Citizen of the Year Announced

The Smyrna Area Council, which is the Smyrna branch of the Cobb Chamber of Commerce, recently named Warren Stubbs and Ryan Byers as co-Citizens of the Year. This is the first time in the eleven year tradition that the Council has selected two winners of the Smyrna Citizen of the Year award. Warren and Ryan…