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Applications open for Smyrna Citizens Academy

Smyrna citizens may apply until Feb. 25 for the third Smyrna Citizens Academy. (Courtesy of Smyrna)
Smyrna citizens may apply until Feb. 25 for the third Smyrna Citizens Academy. (Courtesy of Smyrna)
By Carolyn Cunningham
Feb 11, 2020

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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