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Next City Council Meeting - Mon., Feb. 15, 2010 - 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers - 2800 King Street, Smyrna Ga 30080. (Meetings for This Month / Meetings for Next Month) Note: Date change for holiday.
 Did you know that the U.S. Census counts every resident in the United States and is required by the Consitution to take place every 10 years? Start finding out how it works at www.facebook.com/uscensusbureau but be sure to visit www.census.gov / http://2010.census.gov/2010census/ Want to know why it's important locally, what to expect and what you can do? (follow for pdf)
Before we begin a new chapter in American history, we need to understand who we are right now. The 2010 Census aims to count all U.S. residents. In March of 2010, census forms will be delivered to every residence in the United States and Puerto Rico. When you receive yours, just answer the 10 short questions and then mail the form back in the postage-paid envelope provided. We can't move forward until you mail it back. The authoritative source for U.S. Census Bureau information and data is www.census.gov.
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 See something that needs to be fixed? On the road and not at your pc/mac? iPhone users have the option of using the application "SeeClickFix" within the City of Smyrna limits and the City of Smyrna will follow the posts. The application is free. Just search "SeeClickFix" in applications on your iPhone and download. (This application is public and not managed by the City.) We encourage you to continue to use our "Service Request" option found to the left to report items to the City of Smyrna. To learn more about how SeeClickFix works, go to www.SeeClickFix.com.
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Feb. 6 2010 – 9:00 a.m. to noon - Did you know that the largest source of pharmaceutical by-products in our drinking water comes from improper disposal of unused medications flushed down the drain? Join Keep Smyrna Beautiful and Keep Cobb Beautiful on Feb. 6 – 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Windy Hill Senior Center in Smyrna for the first “Medication Disposal Program” event. Liquid and pill form medications, sharps and needles, diabetic materials, catheters and tubing will be accepted. No durable medical equipment will be taken (Nebulizers, CPAP, etc.), and nothing will be accepted before or after the event. For more information, call 770-528-1135 or go to http://kcb.cobbcountyga.gov/meds-disposal-2010.htm.
- Recycling Center - New Hours - Beginning January 1, 2010, the Recycling Center will be closed on Sundays and Mondays. The Center will be open on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Thursday from Noon until 8:00 p.m. (Please note that while freezing temps persist, it would be best to call the Recycling Center at 770-431-2863 before visiting. The Center may be closed when other City facilities are not because of icing of entrance/exit areas.
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The Citizen Newsletter - in your December water bill. You may also view it online. View past issues on the "Newsletter" page. Find out about events, recent awards and holiday schedules and more.
Need to know Smyrna? Visit www.knowsmyrna.com. Want a mental snapshot of what it's like to live here? Want a quick list of services? Need to know a bit about our downtown and recreation? Visit www.knowsmyrna.com today.
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 What if you had the power to ease road congestion, improve your health and encourage the health of others, promote local businesses along active transportation corridors, help reduce health care costs, help curb climate change emissions and oil dependency, all while promoting family and community? You will. Think Trails! Begin looking for more information on trails and connectivity with existing and planned trails covering a wide expanse of attractions and interest corridors soon. To get an idea of what is to come, follow the "Think Trails!" link. More detailed maps and information will be posted soon.
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 Let's hear it for our award winners! - Mayor's Education Awards - Mayor and Council celebrate the achievements and hard work of students, teachers/staff and volunteers in Smyrna area schools with these awards. View the list of winners (pdf of award winners for Dec. 2009).
 Campbell High School is #216 of Top 1,500!
Read more about how Newsweek rated Campbell - an IB Magnet School - at #216 out of 1,500 US High Schools in 2009 from a "Challenge Index" http://www.newsweek.com/id/201160
Teasley Elementary School is one of five Cobb Schools named 2009 Georgia Schools of Excellence by the Georgia Department of Education!CCSD News and Announcements
Source: www.cobbk12.org
Congratulations to Brown Elementary School for winning the GaDOE State Superintendent Distinguished Achievement Awards for improvement on the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT). Brown won awards for Grade 1 in both reading and math. The a...wards measure the subject area and grade showing the greatest improvement in percentage of students meeting or exceeding standards. Great job, Brown! Read More at the Georgia Department of Education - Communications (Source: www.doe.k12.ga.us - 2062 Twin Towers East 205 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive SE Atlanta, GA 30334(404) 651-7358(404) 656-0966mcardoza@doe.k12.ga.usStaff )
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 Sign up for Nixle! The City of Smyrna is using Nixle, a free service that allows you to receive trusted, up-to-the-minute public safety and community information. Get the information instantly through text message, email or web. From time to time, we will post messages regarding road closures and/or public safety information impacting you. Go to www.Nixle.com to register. It’s free.
- Looking for e-Services? Want to pay your water bill online, find a phone listing or email address, check property taxes or submit a request for service? Look to the panel of options to the left. Additional options for finding what you need include the "Search" component - upper left - and the "Quick Links" option - top right.
 The button on the left gets you to online registration! Register now for Parks & Recreation programs/activities online. Moving forward, you will be able to register and pay for classes/programs and activities online, but still have the option of registering in person.
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 The City of Smyrna is entering into the second phase of a multi-phase Tree Inventory project with the acceptance and signing of grant documents for award of $15,000 in grant funds as cost-share funding through the Georgia Forestry Commission’s (GFC) Urban & Community Forestry Grant Program. Learn more about our Trees!
Want to know more about events? Find out what's coming up through December at www.PresentingSmyrna.com
 2008/2009 Annual Report
View other financial data
Learn more about Smyrna and commercial / residential opportunities at www.knowsmyrna.com
Effective Monday, August 17th, 2009, there will be charges for yard waste and dry waste drop off at the Smyrna Recycling Center. These charges were necessary to cover hauling and disposal costs. The charges will be as follows: Less than ½ pickup truck load, free; ½ pickup load (not to exceed depth of truck bed), $5; full pickup, $10, trailer, $20. Cash and checks will be accepted. This service will still be for Smyrna residents only.
Redevelopment News: Belmont Hills - Thursday, June 25, 2009 - Redevelopment of Belmont Hills Shopping Center has started with the issuance of five demolition permits. Visit http://www.knowsmyrna.com/Belmont_Hills.php for details.
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Water use - restrictions eased - on June 15, 2009 the City of Smyrna officially adopted the State of Georgia water use guidelines set by the Envioronmental Protection Division (EPD).
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Town Hall Meeting - The visual presentation from the Tues., April 21, 2009 City of Smyrna Town Hall Meeting is posted on this website. Please select the following link. Link for Town Hall Meeting presentation slides.
Branching! The City of Smyrna is once again designated as a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation. This is the sixth year that the City of Smyrna has received this national recognition. For more information, visit the Urban Forestry page of this website.
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It's a good time to find out the real story about Smyrna area schools. www.SmyrnaEdu.com is a good place to start.
The 2008 Water Quality Report is available online. Select the graphic or select the link. Look for the printed report in your May 2009 water bill mailing.
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 Recycle? Want to know more? The City of Smyrna encourages you to visit the Recycling Center and learn more. Electronics recycling is now available at the Recycling Center.
Curbside Recycling is a community effort that makes a difference, too...reduce, reuse and recycle. Join the Smyrna curbside program - call the Public Works Department at 770-431-2850 to have a recycling bin delivered to your house.
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Dog need time out? Before you go, make sure the conditions are right for a trip to the dog park.
 Use the Hotline - for the Field Conditions Report for the off-leash areas at Burger and Lake Court Parks. The number is 678-631-5388.
Learn the Dog Park Rules
Need to find a park near you? A map is available on the Parks & Recreation page and the Parks Bond update pages.
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