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Presenting Smyrna Presenting Smyrna Is a Periodic Update of Happenings in and Around Smyrna Fall 2011 Presenting Smyrna Presenting Smyrna is a periodic update of happenings in and around Smyrna. City of Smyrna Utilizing Energy Efficiency and www.smyrnacity.com Conservation Block Grant Funds to Help with Village News Eco-Friendly Initiatives Smyrna Public Library The City of Smyrna has been awarded grant The City of Smyrna proposes to have the Celebrates its 75th Year funds from the Energy Efficiency and Conser- biodiesel processing plant fully operational by Enriching the Lives of vation Block Grant (EECBG) Program and will January 2012. Area Residents 2 use the money to further the City’s ecological efforts. The initiatives will target the conver- Eco-Friendly Grant Funds Will sion of the City’s service fleet from diesel fuel Enable the City to Convert Existing to biodiesel, reducing fossil fuel consumption Traffic Signals to Energy Efficient Help Ensure Your Home and fossil fuel emissions, and will also target Remodeling Projects upgrading the City’s current traffic signals to Lighting Technology are Done Correctly by energy efficient models. In addition to the Biodiesel Program, the Obtaining Proper Permits An existing Public Works building is being City of Smyrna plans to use EECBG grant from the Community expanded to create an area for two 55-gallon funds to replace existing traffic signals with Development biodiesel processing plants with assorted storage energy efficient LED traffic signals. The LED Department tanks and containers. In addition to the facility Traffic Signal Project will allow the City to 2 improvements, funds will be used for associated convert several intersections with traffic signals start-up costs such as collection containers and that have incandescent light bulbs to light drums. With two 55-gallon biodiesel processors, emitting diodes (LED) for greater energy ef- ficiency and cost savings. One of the project’s City of Smyrna the City estimates the maximum production of Events biodiesel to be 2,200 gallons of biodiesel per objectives is to reduce energy consumption for 3 month or 26,400 gallons per year. Biodiesel the City’s remaining intersections with incan- Production Program objectives include reduc- descent light bulbs by 25 percent by 2030. The recommended intersections are: ing fossil fuel (diesel) consumption of service Beauty is a Bargain at the vehicles by 25 percent by 2020, reducing fossil r Windy Hill Road and Atlanta Road. 25th Annual “Jonquil fuel emissions by 25 percent by 2025, and sav- r Cumberland Blvd and Springhill Pkwy. Gold Rush” 4 ing approximately $25,000 per year (estimate at time of grant application). r Spring Road and Cumberland Boulevard. In addition to reducing fuel consumption r Hawthorne Ave and Roswell St and costs and fossil fuel emissions, the proposed Matthews St. Free Document program will enhance the maintenance of the Shredding Event in Along with providing energy cost savings Smyrna! City’s service vehicles, extend the life of ser- and reducing energy consumption, the pro- 4 vice vehicles, reduce the City’s dependence on posed program will reduce the maintenance foreign oil, and can improve the operation of of the City’s traffic and pedestrian signals and the City sewer system by reducing the amount reduce the risk of worker-related accidents Keep Smyrna Beautiful of cooking oil in the system. due to the decrease in required maintenance Launches New Litter The program will be implemented and oper- of the traffic and pedestrian signals. The pro- Prevention Program 4 ated in-house by City of Smyrna employees. gram will be managed by the City of Smyrna’s Public Works will oversee the construction of Community Development Department. the building addition, assembly of the processing For more information on the Biodiesel Pro- plants, collection of the cooking oils and produc- duction Program and the LED Traffic Signal tion of the biodiesel. The program will be run Project, (as the projects/programs develop) with existing staff and no additional staff will be visit the City of Smyrna website at www. hired for the implementation of the program. The SmyrnaCity.com. Y public will have the opportunity to participate in the program. Presenting Smyrna The Jonquil City with beautiful parks, thriving businesses, great location, and bright plans for the future. Smyrna Public Library Celebrates its 75th Year Enriching the Lives of Area Residents As Georgia’s oldest city-operated 5. Mrs. J.W. Estes 1962-1966. library, and perhaps the only city-owned 6. Mrs. Evelyn Ashton 1966-1967. library of its kind and size, the Smyrna 7. Mrs. Kathryn Jones 1967-1982. Public Library has been a mainstay in 8. Mrs. Doris Morris 1982-1987. the community for multiple generations. In 2011, the library continues its legacy 9. Ms. Laurel Best 1987-1995. by celebrating its 75th year as an ever- 10. Mr. Michael Seigler 1995-present. growing educational resource for area With a collection of 5,400 volumes, residents. the first library was built on King Beginning as a joint project between Street in 1961 and was designed to the Smyrna Men’s and Women’s Clubs, house 12,000 books. The 4,000 square the library initially consisted of only one foot building cost $54,000 and was shelf of books housed in the Smyrna paid for by city funds and donations. Area residents have the opportunity to Women’s Club. The Smyrna Public Li- It was at this time that the city became utilize the library’s job seekers resources, brary opened September 15, 1936, with responsible for operating the library. meeting space, enjoy art displays and ex- 600 books that were collected mostly Additions were made to this location in hibits and participate in reading groups. by young boys with wagons in tow who 1969 and 1973. The Friends of Smyrna Library organiza- tion also offers volunteer opportunities. asked the town’s residents for donations. Modern Facility Moves Commemorative book bags featuring The annual budget for the library in the Library into the New 1939 was $360 with the library receiving the 75th anniversary logo are available $20 a month from the W.P.A. and $5 a Millennium and Features the at the Smyrna Public Library and Com- month from the Men’s and Women’s Clubs. Latest Technologies munity Center for $10.00. Additionally, the library is featuring a special 75th The current library is a 28,000 square The following is a list of library direc- anniversary exhibit by Bill Marchione foot facility that was dedicated in 1991. tors through the years who have helped through October 31. transform the single-shelf collection to The wide range of resources include a the comprehensive resource it is today: collection of over 100,000 books and Visit the Smyrna Public Library at 100 Village Green Circle, Smyrna, Georgia, 1. Mrs. Callie Jay 1936-1944. audio-visual materials, free Internet and Wi-Fi access, comprehensive online 30080 or online at www.SmyrnaCity. 2. Mrs. Floy Williams 1945-1954. library and a reference collection of over com. Y 3. Mrs. Clarence Tower 1954-1957. 10,000 volumes emphasizing genealogy 4. Mrs. Mazie Whitfield Nelson and military history. 1957-1961. Help Ensure Your Home Remodeling Projects are Done Correctly by Obtaining Proper Permits from the Community Development Department When considering home remodeling Determining if Your Project projects, it’s important to contact the Requires a Permit Community Development department to obtain the proper permits. This ensures The City requires permits for all new the repairs are completed safely and are residential homes as well as new decks, compliant with both state and local ordi- new roofs, remodeling, accessory struc- nances. State law requires that contractors tures (sheds or outdoor fireplaces), pools, performing work be licensed with the retaining walls over four feet in height, state and covered by a code compliance HVAC installation or replacement of bond. State contractor licensing safe- mechanical equipment. Permits are also guards consumers and protects against required for plumbing work involving re- faulty, inadequate work by contractors. locating water and sewer lines, or for the continued on page 3 2 Fall 2011 The Jonquil City with beautiful parks, thriving businesses, great location, and bright plans for the future. Help Ensure Your Home Remodeling Projects are Done Correctly by Obtaining Proper Permits from the Community Development Department continued from page 2 installation of water heaters, but are not Essential Tips for Hiring a r Making sure that you have a written required for replacing fixtures. Contractor contract for all work to be performed, If you are replacing or repairing doors, including labor, materials and cleanup. When hiring a contractor to make windows or siding on a home, you are r Never pay the entire cost of a project home improvements or repairs, it’s im- not required to have a building permit. before the work is completed. portant to be aware of potential scams. Although a new driveway or fence Some tips for choosing a qualified pro- Additional information and tips for does not require a permit, the home- fessional for your project include: hiring contractors can be found on the owner is required to comply with City r Verifying that the contractor is Georgia Secretary of State’s website at: ordinances regarding required setbacks properly licensed with the Georgia www.sos.georgia.gov/plb/contractors/ from the property line. Y Secretary of State’s office. Tips%20for%20Consumers.pdf. Community Development staff are r Confirming that the contractor has available to answer questions about general liability insurance. permit or setback requirements by phone at (770) 319-5387. City of Smyrna Events For a complete list of village events visit www.SmyrnaCity.com Fall Jonquil Festival Holiday Lights and Market — Radio Disney Noon Year's Eve Saturday, October 22 NEW this year! December 31 10 a.m.
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