Speaker 1, an announcer, said the Town of Smyrna is accepting applications for the Citizens' Government Academy, a free eight-week program that offers residents a behind-the-scenes look at local government operations.

The Citizens' Government Academy will meet on Mondays from March 2 to April 27, 2026, beginning at 6 p.m. The program covers town planning, municipal finance, public works and public safety, and includes exclusive tours of town facilities and opportunities for direct engagement with town officials. Speaker 1 noted there will be no class on March 30.

The academy is open to Town of Smyrna residents aged 18 and older. Applications must be submitted by Jan. 31, 2026; Speaker 1 urged interested residents to apply promptly because space is limited and provided a general direction to "learn more and submit your application now."

The announcement frames the academy as an opportunity for residents to gain practical knowledge about how town decisions are made and how departments operate. No fees or costs were mentioned in the transcript. The town did not provide details in the transcript about application materials, selection criteria or enrollment capacity.

For more information and to apply, Speaker 1 directed listeners to the town's application process (details not specified in the transcript).