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 through a board member of the Smyrna Public Safety Foundation, an organization that supports the men and women who serve the community. What Kyle heard struck a chord — not because it was dramatic or public, but because it was close to home.
“I felt a strong connection,” Kyle shares. “Smyrna isn’t just where I do business — it’s where I grew up. It’s home.”
That sense of responsibility is something Kyle carries into every role he fills. In addition to running his landscaping company, he also serves as a Reserve Police Officer with the City of Alpharetta. Through that service, he’s had a firsthand look at the pressures faced by public safety professionals — long hours, high-stakes decisions, and the emotional toll that comes with dedicating your life to protecting others.
“When you work alongside people in public service, you gain a deep appreciation for what they give every single day,” he says. “Seeing that makes you want to step in and support them when they’re facing a hard season.”
For Kyle, offering free lawn care services to support the firefighter’s family felt like a natural extension of that mindset — a practical way to help lighten the load during an already overwhelming time. There were no expectations attached, no desire for recognition. In fact, Kyle isn’t even sure the family knows the service is being provided at no cost. He believes they assume it’s being handled through the Smyrna Public Safety Foundation.
And that’s exactly how he prefers it.
“Looking back, what stands out most is the sense of purpose,” Kyle reflects. “These are people who choose careers built around service. Being able to quietly support them when they need it means a lot to me.”
Giving back, Kyle says, has always been part of how he approaches his work and business — though, like most things in life, it’s evolved over time. Some seasons allow for more, others less, but the desire has never wavered.
“There’s always been a desire to give back,” he explains. “The capacity might look different depending on the year, but the heart behind it stays the same.”
Being rooted in Smyrna has shaped that heart in lasting ways. Growing up here, building a life here, and now running a business here has deepened Kyle’s commitment to the community that helped shape him.
“This place has given me so much,” he says. “Being able to live, grow, and build a business in the same community where I was raised is incredibly meaningful. It makes you want to pour back into it.”
While Kyle never set out for recognition — and, in fact, prefers to keep his support behind the scenes — stories like this are worth telling. They reflect what we value most about our community: people who lead with compassion, give without expectation, and quietly take care of one another when it matters most.
Kyle believes local businesses play a unique role when neighbors are facing difficult moments. Because they’re closely connected to the people they serve, they’re often in the best position to step in — whether through resources, financial support, or simply showing up.
“This experience reinforced my belief in community,” Kyle says. “The people who dedicate their lives to helping others sometimes need support themselves. Stepping in during those moments truly matters.”
It’s a simple philosophy, lived out quietly — and one that reflects the very best of Smyrna.
Kyle Harmon is the owner of Atlanta Professional Landscaping.
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