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Smyth County seeks community input on future of county-owned Carnegie School
Smyth County Board of Supervisors · January 9, 2026
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Summary
County officials said the county currently has no plans for the recently acquired Carnegie School and proposed community meetings to gather ideas for reuse, such as childcare, a community center, or historic preservation.
County administrators told the board on Jan. 8 that the county now owns the former Carnegie School building and currently has no formal plans for its reuse. The county suggested organizing community meetings in the neighborhood to solicit ideas and build local buy-in for a future project.
Board members emphasized…
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