WHAT’S HAPPENING ON THE BRIGHTSIDE
Joseph Bennett Named Smyrna Policy Chief
The City of Smyrna has a new Police Chief. Joseph Bennett, who served as Deputy Chief under Lee, assumed the leadership role on the retirement of Chief David Lee. “I truly love this City and all who live, work, and play here. I take my position seriously and will do everything humanly possible to ensure […]
SUNTRUST PARK BECOMES TRUIST PARK
The Braves ballpark, originally known as SunTrust Park, has a new name. In mid-January Truist and the Atlanta Braves revealed the new name and look of our ballpark. We are excited to share the new logo and a few renderings with you so you can see what the new name will look like inside and […]
Carrying On After Allan
The Bright Side is a good-news newspaper, but every now and then a cloud passes over the sun. A dark cloud passed over the Bright Side family – and the Lipsett family – last week with the passing of Allan Lipsett. He and I have published the Bright Side as a team since 2007. It […]
Santa House Opens
Bring your wish list and have your picture taken with Santa at the Santa House at Aunt Fanny’s Cabin in December. Visit with Santa and have your picture taken at Aunt Fanny’s Cabin 2875 Atlanta Road, Smyrna. This event is co-sponsored by the City of Smyrna and the Smyrna Optimist Club. Santa House Schedule is […]
WellStar Vinings Health Place Is VBA Business of Year
WellStar Vinings Health Park was named the Vinings Business Association’s “2019 Vinings Business or Organization of the Year.” The award was presented Dec. 3. WellStar and the three other finalists were presented at the November luncheon to their business ideas and successes. Other finalists include Cobb Community Foundation, Cumberland Community Improvement District (CID), and Crispina Ristorante […]
Lewis Wheaton Takes Ward 7 Post
Lewis Wheaton was appointed as Smyrna’s newest city council member at a special called meeting of the Smyrna City Council on Nov. 14 to complete the term of Ron Fennel for Ward 7 to end Dec. 31. Wheaton was elected to the Ward 7 post for a four-year term and will fill the post left […]
‘Shrek The Musical’ In Smyrna
Smyrna Village Players’ cast and crew invite you to experience SHREK THE MUSICAL in an all-new light in four performances on July 18, 19 and 20. This new age fairytale is full of sidesplitting laughs, heartfelt friendships and harrowing adventure. Smyrna Village Players is an outreach of SFUMC and the local Methodist community. The group […]
Campbell Lady Spartans Win State
The Campbell Lady Spartans Track & Field team just completed their most successful season ever by winning their first GHSA State Track and Field Team Championship in school history and only the second GHSA State Championship since Softball won in 1994. This talented and well-coached team won the State Championship by 50 points, and with […]
Smyrna ‘Antiques Roadshow’ Coming
The new Smyrna Historical Society isn’t waiting for the doors of the newly-renovated Smyrna Museum to open in September, according to Nancy Geisler, board member. “The 2019 Program is here, and most events are open to all and free. Please visit www.Smyrnahistoricalsociety.org to register for communications about events. For those who are able to do […]
Linda Keeney Scholarship Awarded
The King Springs Foundation awarded its second annual Linda B. Keeney Scholarship for King Springs Alumni April 26 to Campbell High School Senior, Spencer Ford. Ford will be attending the University of Miami to pursue a degree in Musicianship, Artistry Development, and Entrepreneurship. The Linda B. Keeney Scholarship for King Springs Alumni was established in […]
