What's Open, Closed In Smyrna-Vinings For Thanksgiving 2021

SMYRNA-VININGS, GA — Thanksgiving is not only a time to share a meal with extended family and friends, but it's also a federal holiday with closures for government, schools and other services.

While Thanksgiving is a federal holiday, some services may continue their closures on Friday. Here are the openings and closings to know on and around Thursday, Nov. 25 (Thanksgiving) and Friday, Nov. 26 (Black Friday):

• Cobb County government offices and courts are closed Thursday and Friday.
• Municipal offices for the city of Smyrna are closed Thursday and Friday.
• The Cobb County Public Library system is closed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday for in-person and curbside services; however library's digital resources are available 24/7. Normal curbside hours resume Saturday.
• The Cobb County School District is on Thanksgiving holiday from Nov. 22-26.
• Smyrna garbage pick up: For residents within the city of Smyrna's city limits, Thursday and Friday trash pickup routes will be picked up Wednesday, Nov. 24. No yard waste or large items will be picked up this week.
• The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority will operate bus service on a Saturday schedule; rail service on a modified Saturday schedule; and Atlanta streetcar service on a Sunday schedule for both Thursday and Friday.
• This is a federal holiday and all U.S. Postal Service post offices are closed Thursday. There will be no mail delivery or pickup, with the exception of Priority Mail Express, which is delivered 365 days per year.
• All banks will be closed.
• Many retailers will be closed or operate on adjusted hours for Thanksgiving. Check here.

Know of any other places that will be closed? Post in the comments below to let us know.