Local Services

A Home Built With Heart

The Square Church grows into a new space while holding tightly to the heart that started it. Article by Stacey Scott In Smyrna, we know the places that matter. They’re not always the newest or the biggest, but they’re the ones where people gather — where friendships form, where children grow up together, where community quietly takes shape. For many families, The Square Church has long been one of those places. And it didn’t begin with a building. It began with a living room. Then a...

Education

Where Curiosity Grows

How intention, innovation, and heart are shaping early learning for Smyrna families. Article by Stacey Scott | Photography by Ashley Putnam When Alex Ernst talks about education, it’s clear this isn’t just a business venture — it’s personal. Long before he earned degrees from MIT, worked in global consulting, or spent 15 years at The Coca-Cola Company, Alex was a child growing up in Mexico whose parents instilled a simple but powerful belief: education opens doors. That belief shaped every...

Local Services

Love Local, Lived Out

A story of service, gratitude, and giving back in the community that raised him. Article by Stacey Scott Generosity often happens quietly — woven into everyday life by people who simply believe in showing up for one another. For Kyle Harmon, that belief isn’t performative or planned. It’s personal. A lifelong Smyrna resident and owner of Atlanta Professional Landscaping, Kyle was recently moved to action after learning about a local Smyrna firefighter battling cancer. The connection came...

Local Services

Optimism in Action

A story of service, connection, and belief in the next generation. Article by Stacey Scott | Photography by Provided On a crisp Saturday morning in Smyrna, the smell of pancakes and coffee drifts through the air as neighbors arrive at First United Methodist Church, exchanging hugs, handshakes, and familiar smiles. For some, it’s a once-a-year tradition. For others, it’s a cherished ritual — a reminder that community still matters. For the Smyrna Optimist Club , moments like these are at the...