Applications open for Smyrna Citizens Academy

The third Smyrna Citizens Academy is open for applications until Feb. 25.

Through the Smyrna Citizens Academy, citizens are given the opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look into city operations and learn about all departments from city staff.

Sessions will begin on March 10 and conclude with a graduation ceremony on May 18.

During eight sessions, they can learn from city staff during interactive sessions about:

City Council and Administration
Finance and Human Resources
Public Works and City Engineering
Community Development and Information Technology
Parks & Recreation
Keep Smyrna Beautiful and Community Relations
Smyrna Public Library and Smyrna History Museum
Police and Fire

Apply: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetBqU7xcoDSvPpo6WzHDAVwKpiNjOCmIeGXFq8vBx4QNsZFw/viewform

Information: SmyrnaGa.gov/your-government/administration/smyrna-citizens-academy

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