Smyrna, Georgia
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Wed Jul 22, 2026 · 10:00 AM
License and Variance Board Meeting - Council Chambers
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1. Roll Call
2. Call to Order
3. Chairperson Instruction and Comment
4. Formal Business
A. V26-070 Public Hearing - Variance Request - V26-070 - Allow second kitchen in existing
single-family dwelling unit - Land Lot 399 - 5398 Windsor Green Court - Vikram Bollineni
Ward 7 Councilmember - Rickey N. Oglesby Jr.
B. V26-071 Public Hearing - Variance Request - V26-071 - Allow 6-foot wooden fence in front
yard on a corner lot - Land Lot 739 - 3071 Old Cabin Lane - Vincent Price
Ward 2 Councilmember - Latonia P. Hines
5. Approval of Minutes
A. MIN2026-141 Approval of the July 8, 2026 License and Variance Board Meeting Minutes
6. Other Business / Staff Comment
7. Adjournment
Facilities are provided throughout City Hall for the convenience of persons with disabilities.
THIS MEETING WAS PROPERLY NOTICED AND POSTED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NOTICING
STANDARDS AS OUTLINED IN O.C.G.A. 50-14-3:
The City of Smyrna website – www.smyrnaga.gov / City Hall, 2800 King Street SE, Notice Boards
LICENSE AND VARIANCE BOARD
Agenda - Final
Mike L. Jones, Chairperson
Richard Garland, Vice Chair
Andrea Worthy, Board Member
Dustin Davey, Board Member
Carson Haynie, Board Member
Eric Mohrmann, Board Member
Mary Moore, Board Member
Jill G. Head, Secretary
A. Max Bacon City Hall
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
2800 King Street SE
Smyrna, GA 30080
City Attorney Scott Cochran
City Administrator Mike L. Jones
Depu
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Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 08:30 AM
Special Called Mayor and Council Meeting - Millage Rate Public Hearing #2
Smyrna holds second public hearing on 2026 millage rate
The Smyrna Mayor and Council will hold a second public hearing to discuss the proposed 2026 millage rate. No vote will be taken during this meeting. The hearing is part of the formal business agenda.
- Public Hearing #2 for the 2026 Millage rate
- No vote scheduled for the millage rate item
- Meeting held at City Hall, 2800 King Street SE
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1. Roll Call
2. Call to Order
3. Formal Business
A. Public Hearing #2 for the 2026 Millage rate; there will be no vote on this item.
Citywide
4. Public Comment
5. Adjournment
Facilities are provided throughout City Hall for the convenience of persons with disabilities.
THIS MEETING WAS PROPERLY NOTICED AND POSTED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NOTICING
STANDARDS AS OUTLINED IN O.C.G.A. 50-14-3:
The City of Smyrna website – www.smyrnaga.gov / City Hall, 2800 King Street SE, Notice Boards
Special Called Meeting Agenda – Final
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Derek Norton, Mayor
Tim Gould, Mayor Pro Tem (Ward 6)
Glenn Pickens (Ward 1)
Latonia P. Hines (Ward 2)
Travis Lindley (Ward 3)
Charles “Corkey” Welch (Ward 4)
Susan Wilkinson (Ward 5)
Rickey N. Oglesby, Jr. (Ward 7)
A. Max Bacon City Hall
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
2800 King Street SE
Smyrna, GA 30080
City Attorney Scott Cochran
City Administrator Mike L. Jones
Deputy City Administrator / CFO Kristin Robinson
City Clerk Heather K. Peacon-Corn
July 20, 2026 / 8:30 AM
Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 06:30 PM
Pre-Council Meeting - Admin Conference Room
Smyrna Pre-Council Meeting scheduled for July 20, 2026
This meeting is procedural in nature. The primary purpose is to review the notice and agenda for the July 20, 2026 Mayor and Council Meeting.
- Review of Mayor and Council Meeting Notice and Agenda (PRE2026-022)
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A. Max Bacon City Hall, Administrative Conference Room
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1. Roll Call
2. Call to Order
3. Review of Current M&C Agenda
PRE2026-022 Review of the July 20, 2026 Mayor and Council Meeting Notice and Agenda
4. Other Business / Staff Comment
5. Executive Session (As Needed)
6. Adjournment
Facilities are provided throughout City Hall for the convenience of persons with disabilities.
THIS MEETING WAS PROPERLY NOTICED AND POSTED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NOTICING
STANDARDS AS OUTLINED IN O.C.G.A. 50-14-3:
The City of Smyrna website – www.smyrnaga.gov / City Hall, 2800 King Street SE, Notice Boards
Pre-Council Meeting – Final
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Derek Norton, Mayor
Tim Gould, Mayor Pro Tem (Ward 6)
Glenn Pickens (Ward 1)
Latonia P. Hines (Ward 2)
Travis Lindley (Ward 3)
Charles “Corkey” Welch (Ward 4)
Susan Wilkinson (Ward 5)
Rickey N. Oglesby, Jr. (Ward 7)
A. Max Bacon City Hall
ADMIN CONFERENCE ROOM
2800 King Street
Smyrna, Ga 30080
City Attorney Scott Cochran
City Administrator Mike L. Jones
Deputy City Administrator / CFO Kristin Robinson
City Clerk Heather K. Peacon-Corn
July 20, 2026 / 6:30 PM
Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Mayor and Council Meeting - Council Chambers (Millage Rate Public Hearing #3)
A. Max Bacon City Hall, Council Chambers, 2800 King Street, Smyrna, GA 30080
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I. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
1. Roll Call
2. Call to Order
3. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
A. Mr. Corkey Welch, Councilmember Ward 4
4. Agenda Changes
A. 2026-275 Add item to Consent Agenda to extend the closure of King Street from Bank
Street to Powder Springs Street through August 17, 2026 to allow pedestrian traffic
during peak hours of use at the Village Green Space
5. Mayoral Report
A. Introduction of Honorary "Mayor for the Day", Ellyana Marie Faunce, upcoming
kindergarten student at St. Benedict's Episcopal School
Citywide
B. Recognition of Whitefield Academy Boys Soccer Team - 2026 GHSA Class A-AAA
Private State Champions
Citywide
6. Proclamations and Presentations
II. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS
City Council Meeting Agenda - Final
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Derek Norton, Mayor
Tim Gould, Mayor Pro Tem (Ward 6)
Glenn Pickens (Ward 1)
Latonia P. Hines (Ward 2)
Travis Lindley (Ward 3)
Charles “Corkey” Welch (Ward 4)
Susan Wilkinson (Ward 5)
Rickey N. Oglesby, Jr. (Ward 7)
A. Max Bacon City Hall
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
2800 King Street
Smyrna, Georgia 30080
City Attorney Scott Cochran
City Administrator Mike L. Jones
Deputy City Administrator / CFO Kristin Robinson
City Clerk Heather K. Peacon-Corn
July 20, 2026
7:00 PM
July 20, 2026
7:00 PM
City of Smyrna
Mayor and Council Meeting
2800 King Street SE
Council Chambers
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Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Committee of the Whole Meeting - HR Training Room
A. Max Bacon City Hall, HR Training Room
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1. Roll Call
2. Call to Order
3. Staff M&C Agenda Items to Review
4. Formal Business and Presentations
A. COW2026-064 Parks Equipment Discussion – Parks and Rec Director Richard
Garland
5. Review of Current M&C Agenda
A. COW2026-056 Review of the July 20, 2026 Mayor and Council Meeting Notice and
Agenda
6. Other Business / Staff Comment
7. Executive Session (As Needed)
8. Adjournment
Facilities are provided throughout City Hall for the convenience of persons with disabilities.
THIS MEETING WAS PROPERLY NOTICED AND POSTED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NOTICING
STANDARDS AS OUTLINED IN O.C.G.A. 50-14-3:
The City of Smyrna website – www.smyrnaga.gov / City Hall, 2800 King Street SE, Notice Boards
Committee of the Whole Agenda - Final
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Derek Norton, Mayor
Tim Gould, Mayor Pro Tem (Ward 6)
Glenn Pickens (Ward 1)
Latonia P. Hines (Ward 2)
Travis Lindley (Ward 3)
Charles “Corkey” Welch (Ward 4)
Susan Wilkinson (Ward 5)
Rickey N. Oglesby, Jr. (Ward 7)
A Max Bacon City Hall
HR TRAINING ROOM
2800 King Street SE
Smyrna, GA 30080
City Attorney Scott Cochran
City Administrator Mike L. Jones
Deputy City Administrator / CFO Kristin Robinson
City Clerk Heather K. Peacon-Corn
July 16, 2026 / 6:00 PM
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 06:30 PM
Keep Smyrna Beautiful - Oak Room - Community Center
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1. Roll Call
2. Call to Order
2026-260 Welcome/Call to Order: Liv
• Appreciations
3. Chairperson Instruction and Comment
4. Formal Business
A. 2026-262 Chair’s Report: Liv
• Mid-Year Reminders
• Upcoming Committee Charter Review
• Development Committee Update
B. 2026-264 Finance: Liv
• May Financials
C. 2026-266 Old Business: Liv
· 2026 Strategic Planning with UGA
• Planning to Plan Session Completed
• Next: Collect Survey Questions
• Upcoming: Focus Group
KEEP SMYRNA BEAUTIFUL
Agenda - Final
Diane Overton (Mayor’s Appointee)
Shawn Garcia (Ward 1)
Lisa Castleberry (Ward 2)
Karen Douglas (Ward 3)
Dawn McLoughlin, Vice Chair (Ward 4)
Maggie McGarity, Treasurer (Ward 5)
Nell Robinson (Ward 6)
Larry Powell (Ward 7)
Shannon Balestrini (At Large)
Casey Chaviano (At Large)
Trevour Kelleher (At Large)
Chris Knight (At Large)
Regina McEwen (At Large)
Lori Whitaker-Noel (At Large)
Stephanie Williams (At Large)
Olivia Wise, Board Chairperson (At Large)
Smyrna Community Center
Oak Room
1250 Powder Springs Street
Smyrna, GA 30080
City Attorney Scott Cochran
City Administrator Mike L. Jones
Deputy City Administrator / CFO Kristin Robinson
City Clerk Heather K. Peacon-Corn
To inspire our community to be clean, green, and beautiful.
July 14, 2026
6:30 PM
6:30 PM
City of Smyrna
Keep Smyrna Beautiful Meeting
1250 Powder Springs Street
Oak Room
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D. 2026-268 New Business: Liv
· R
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Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Planning and Zoning Commission Rescheduled Meeting - Council Chambers
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1. Roll Call
2. Call to Order
3. Chairperson Instruction and Comment
4. Formal Business
A. Z26-004 Public Hearing - Zoning Request - Z26-004 - Allow rezoning from GC to TD-
Conditional for the development of six single-family attached dwelling units at a density of 5.71
units per acre - 1.05 acres - Land Lot 606 - 4691 Camp Highland Road - Melissa Murillo
Ward 7 Councilmember - Rickey N. Oglesby Jr.
5. Approval of Minutes
A. MIN2026-111 Approval of the May 11, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes
6. Other Business / Staff Comment
7. Adjournment
Facilities are provided throughout City Hall for the convenience of persons with disabilities.
THIS MEETING WAS PROPERLY NOTICED AND POSTED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NOTICING
STANDARDS AS OUTLINED IN O.C.G.A. 50-14-3:
The City of Smyrna website – www.smyrnaga.gov / City Hall, 2800 King Street SE, Notice Boards
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Rescheduled
Agenda - Final
Joel Powell, Mayor Appointee
Vacant (Ward 1)
Jonathan Howard (Ward 2)
Keith Bentley (Ward 3)
Earl Rice (Ward 4)
Jill Gordon-Evans (Ward 5)
Jeff Carter (Ward 6)
Walter Kolis (Ward 7)
A. Max Bacon City Hall
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
2800 King Street SE
Smyrna, GA 30080
City Attorney Scott Cochran
City Administrator Mike L. Jones
Deputy City Administrator / CFO Kristin Robinson
City Clerk Heather K. Peacon-Corn
July 13, 2026 / 7:00 PM
Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Special Called Mayor and Council Meeting - Millage Rate - Public Hearing #1
Smyrna holds first public hearing for 2026 millage rate
The Mayor and Council are holding the first public hearing regarding the 2026 millage rate. No vote will be taken on this item during this meeting.
- Public Hearing #1 for the 2026 Millage rate
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1. Roll Call
2. Call to Order
3. Formal Business
A. Public Hearing #1 for the 2026 Millage rate; there will be no vote on this item.
Citywide
4. Public Comment
5. Adjournment
Facilities are provided throughout City Hall for the convenience of persons with disabilities.
THIS MEETING WAS PROPERLY NOTICED AND POSTED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NOTICING
STANDARDS AS OUTLINED IN O.C.G.A. 50-14-3:
The City of Smyrna website – www.smyrnaga.gov / City Hall, 2800 King Street SE, Notice Boards
Special Called Meeting Agenda – Final
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Derek Norton, Mayor
Tim Gould, Mayor Pro Tem (Ward 6)
Glenn Pickens (Ward 1)
Latonia P. Hines (Ward 2)
Travis Lindley (Ward 3)
Charles “Corkey” Welch (Ward 4)
Susan Wilkinson (Ward 5)
Rickey N. Oglesby, Jr. (Ward 7)
A. Max Bacon City Hall
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
2800 King Street SE
Smyrna, GA 30080
City Attorney Scott Cochran
City Administrator Mike L. Jones
Deputy City Administrator / CFO Kristin Robinson
City Clerk Heather K. Peacon-Corn
July 13, 2026 / 6:00 PM
Wed Jul 8, 2026 · 10:00 AM
License and Variance Board Meeting - Council Chambers
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1. Roll Call
Present: 3 – Chairperson Richard Garland, Board Member Andrea Worthy, Board
Member Dustin Davey
Staff: 7 – Caitlin Crowe, Jill G. Head, Clara Hodges, H. Houze, Russell Martin, Enoch
Serna, Starla Whiddon
2. Call to Order
Chairperson Richard Garland called to order the July 8, 2026 License and Variance Board
meeting held at A. Max Bacon City Hall in Council Chambers at 10:00 AM.
3. Chairperson Instruction and Comment
4. Formal Business
A. V26-054 Public Hearing - Variance Request - V26-054 - Allow gravel driveway - Land Lot 597 -
3384 Vinings North Trail - Robert Sullivan
This request is to be tabled indefinitely at the request of staff.
Ward 6 Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember - Tim Gould
Board Member Andrea Worthy made a motion to table indefinitely at the request of staff
item V26-054; seconded by Board Member Dustin Davey.
The motion to table carried with the following vote:
Aye: 3 – Chairperson Garland, Board Member Worthy, Board Member Davey
Nay: 0 – None
Recuse: 0 – None
B. V26-055 Public Hearing - Variance Request - V26-055 - Reduce the driveway setback from 5
feet to 0 feet - Land Lot 597 - 3384 Vinings North Trail - Robert Sullivan
This request is to be tabled indefinitely at the request of staff.
Ward 6 Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember - Tim Gould
LICENSE AND VARIANCE BOARD
Minutes - Final
Mike L. Jones, Chairperson
Richard Garland, Vice Chair
Andrea Worthy, Board Member
Dustin Davey, Boar
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Wed Jun 24, 2026 · 10:00 AM
License and Variance Board Meeting - Council Chambers
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1. Roll Call
Present: 3 – Chairperson Richard Garland, Board Member Andrea Worthy, Board
Member Dustin Davey
Staff: 6 – Caitlin Crowe, Jill G. Head, Russell Martin, Zab Puebla, Starla Whiddon,
Mark Wolff
2. Call to Order
Chairperson Richard Garland called to order the June 24, 2026 License and Variance Board
meeting held at A. Max Bacon City Hall in Council Chambers at 10:00 AM.
3. Chairperson Instruction and Comment
4. Formal Business
A. V26-049 Public Hearing - Variance Request - V26-049 - Allow new construction on lot of
record below minimum requirements - Land Lot 559 - 2880 Elizabeth Street - Sandy Steichen
Ward 3 Councilmember - Travis Lindley
Caitlin Crowe, Land Development Services Coordinator, provided the following
background on V26-049, V26-050, V26-052:
The applicant is requesting several variances for the construction of a new single-family
home at 2880 Elizabeth Street: allow new construction on lot of record below minimum
requirements, increase the maximum impervious surface area from 35% to 36.1%, and
reduce the rear setback from 30 feet to 12.3 feet. Section 1208 requires a variance to
build on a lot of record below minimum lot size requirements while Section 801 requires a
maximum 35% impervious surface area and 30-foot rear setback in the R-15 zoning
district.
The front setback reduction has been withdrawn; per Section 1205, the front yard setback
does not apply where the average existing build
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Wed Jun 24, 2026 · 11:30 AM
Smyrna Public Art Committee
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1. Roll Call
2. Call to Order
3. Chairperson Instruction and Comment
4. Formal Business
A. 2026-252 Project Updates
• Brush & Box Fest
• Vinyl Projects (Traffic Boxes and Bike Tunnels)
B. 2026-254 Upcoming Projects
• ARTery Sidewalk Murals
• ARTery Wall Mural
• ARTery Easement Updates
• Library Mural
C. 2026-256 ARTery Sculpture Locations
D. 2026-258 Public Art Work Plan
5. Approval of Minutes
A. MIN2026-129 Approval of the May 29, 2026 Smyrna Public Art Committee Meeting Minutes
6. Other Business / Staff Comment
7. Adjournment
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THIS MEETING WAS PROPERLY NOTICED AND POSTED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NOTICING
STANDARDS AS OUTLINED IN O.C.G.A. 50-14-3:
The City of Smyrna website – www.smyrnaga.gov
City Hall, 2800 King Street SE, Notice Boards
SMYRNA PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE
Agenda - Final
Rickey N. Oglesby, Jr., Council Member/Chair
Leah Barnes, Committee Member
Vanya Foote, Committee Member
Robert Harrison, Committee Member
Meg Quigley, Committee Member
Burke Scott, Committee Member
Imani Thomas, Committee Member
Anna Talarico, Designing Local Consultant
A. Max Bacon City Hall
HR Training Room
2800 King Street SE
Smyrna, GA 30080
City Attorney Scott Cochran
City Administrator Mike L. Jones
Deputy City Administrator / CFO Kristin Robinson
City
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Mon Jun 15, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Mayor and Council Meeting - Council Chambers
A. Max Bacon City Hall, Council Chambers, 2800 King Street, Smyrna, GA 30080
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I. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
1. Roll Call
Present: 7 – Mayor Derek Norton, Councilmember Glenn Pickens,
Councilmember Latonia P. Hines, Councilmember Charles Welch,
Councilmember Susan Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember
Tim Gould, Councilmember Rickey N. Oglesby Jr.
Also Present: 1 – Scott Cochran
Absent: 1 – Councilmember Travis Lindley
Staff: 4 – Mike L. Jones, Heather Peacon-Corn, Patrick Tedeschi, Cain Wilson
2. Call to Order
Mayor Derek Norton called to order the June 15, 2026 Mayor and Council Meeting held at A.
Max Bacon City Hall in Council Chambers at 7:02 PM.
3. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
A. Pastor Sandy Bullock, ReFreshed Community Church (services are held at Smyrna
Community Center, 10:30am on 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month)
4. Agenda Changes
5. Mayoral Report
Mayor Derek Norton announced the following:
• FIFA World Cup matches being shown on the Village Green under the big
tent.
• First summer concert with Guardians of the Jukebox.
City Council Meeting Minutes - Final
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Derek Norton, Mayor
Tim Gould, Mayor Pro Tem (Ward 6)
Glenn Pickens (Ward 1)
Latonia P. Hines (Ward 2)
Travis Lindley (Ward 3)
Charles “Corkey” Welch (Ward 4)
Susan Wilkinson (Ward 5)
Rickey N. Oglesby, Jr. (Ward 7)
A. Max Bacon City Hall
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
2800 King Street
Smyrna, Ga 30080
City Attorney Scott Cochran
City Administrator Mike L. Jones
Deputy City Administrator / CFO Kristin Robi
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Mon Jun 15, 2026 · 04:00 PM
Civil Service Board - A. Max Bacon City Hall - HR Training Room
Civil Service Board to review police and fire department updates
The Civil Service Board will meet to review updates from the Smyrna Police and Fire Departments and approve minutes from a previous meeting. The agenda lists no specific decisions or dollar amounts.
- Review of Smyrna Police Department update (2026-248)
- Review of Smyrna Fire Department update (2026-250)
- Approval of March 16, 2026 meeting minutes (MIN2026-125)
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1. Roll Call
2. Call to Order
3. Chairperson Instruction and Comment
4. Formal Business
A. 2026-248 Smyrna Police Department Update
B. 2026-250 Smyrna Fire Department Update
5. Approval of Minutes
A. MIN2026-125 Approval of the March 16, 2026 Civil Service Board Meeting Minutes
6. Other Business / Staff Comment
7. Adjournment
Facilities are provided throughout City Hall for the convenience of persons with disabilities.
THIS MEETING WAS PROPERLY NOTICED AND POSTED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NOTICING
STANDARDS AS OUTLINED IN O.C.G.A. 50-14-3:
The City of Smyrna website – www.smyrnaga.gov / City Hall, 2800 King Street SE, Notice Boards
CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
Agenda - Final
George Davis, Mayor and Council Representative
Jasmine Younge-Miller, Police and Fire Representative
Kate Harrell, Civil Service Member
A. Max Bacon City Hall
HR TRAINING ROOM
2800 King Street SE
Smyrna, GA 30080
City Attorney Scott Cochran
City Administrator Mike L. Jones
Deputy City Administrator / CFO Kristin Robinson
City Clerk Heather K. Peacon-Corn
June 15, 2026
4:00 PM
Mon Jun 15, 2026 · 06:30 PM
Pre-Council Meeting - Admin Conference Room
A. Max Bacon City Hall, Administrative Conference Room
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1. Roll Call
Present: 7 – Mayor Derek Norton, Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Latonia
P. Hines, Councilmember Charles Welch, Councilmember Susan Wilkinson,
Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Tim Gould, Councilmember Rickey N.
Oglesby, Jr.
Also Present: 1 – Scott Cochran
Absent: 1 – Councilmember Travis Lindley
Staff: 5 – Jill Head, Landon O’Neal, Paul Osburn, Kristin Robinson, Andrea Worthy
2. Call to Order
Mayor Derek Norton called to order the June 15, 2026 Pre-Council Meeting held at A. Max
Bacon City Hall in the Admin Conference Room at 6:30 PM.
3. Review of Current M&C Agenda
PRE2026-020 Review of the June 15, 2026 Mayor and Council Meeting Notice and Agenda
Mayor Derek Norton reviewed the June 15, 2026 Mayor and Council meeting agenda with
council. No discussion took place.
Mike Jones, City Administrator, updated Mayor and Council on the following:
• Cup Daze tent – it will be used for Juneteenth. For the next concert, they are trying
to determine logistics for stage placement, screens, etc.
• The Cup Daze viewings have been very well-attended. They anticipate there will
be a huge number of people at the next game (USA vs. Australia) prior to the
Juneteenth Festival.
• He updated Mayor and Council on a tragic loss of a family member of a current
employee.
• GA Power building – under design. Staff could be moved over by March. Late
summer is likely when a bid for construction will be put out.
Mayor Pro Tem /
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Thu Jun 11, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Committee of the Whole - HR Training Room
A. Max Bacon City Hall, HR Training Room
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1. Roll Call
Present: 8 – Mayor Derek Norton, Councilmember Glenn Pickens, Councilmember Latonia
P. Hines, Councilmember Travis Lindley, Councilmember Charles Welch,
Councilmember Susan Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Tim Gould,
Councilmember Rickey N. Oglesby Jr.
Also Present: 1 – Jeffrey Tucker
Staff: 10 – Tyler Addison, Carson Haynie, Mike Jones, Dat Luu, Paul Osburn, Heather
Peacon-Corn, Kristin Robinson (virtual), Carol Sicard, Cain Wilson, Keith
Zgonc
2. Call to Order
Mayor Derek Norton called to order the June 11, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting held at
A. Max Bacon City Hall in the HR Training Room at 6:00 PM.
3. Staff M&C Agenda Items to Review
AGR2026-028: Carol Sicard, Human Resources Director, stated that the purpose of a
classification study is to ensure the City's classification system remains equitable, defensible,
competitive, and aligned with organizational needs. A comprehensive review allows the City to
accurately align positions with assigned duties and responsibilities, support employee
recruitment and retention efforts, and provide clear career development pathways for employees.
As part of the study, it is recommended that all job descriptions be reviewed and updated to
ensure legal compliance, internal consistency, and accurate reflection of current duties,
responsibilities, qualifications, and reporting relationships. The City's most recent classification
and compensation study was co
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Thu Jun 11, 2026 · 04:30 PM
Traffic Calming Committee Meeting - HR Training Room
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1. Roll Call
2. Call to Order
3. Chairperson Instruction and Comment
4. Formal Business
A. 2026-240 Committee Business
B. 2026-242 Current Project Updates
1. Safe Streets & Roads for All (SS4A) Action Plan Grant Application
2. Spring Street
3. Village Parkway
4. Legion Drive
5. Hawthorne Avenue Railroad Crossing
6. Concord Road and Old Concord Road
C. 2026-244 Traffic Calming Requests
1. Reed Street
2. Eastfield Road
3. Ridge Road
4. Whitefield Street
5. Floyd Drive
6. Justine Way
7. Shawnee Trail / Cedar Valley
8. Highview Drive
9. Bent Hickory
D. 2026-246 Committee Discussion
1. Urban SDK software
2. Atlanta Road Speed Limit Study
TRAFFIC CALMING COMMITTEE
Agenda - Final
Travis Lindley, Chair/Council Member
Tim Gould, Mayor Pro Tem
Charles “Corkey” Welch, Council Member
Susan Wilkinson, Council Member
A. Max Bacon City Hall
Admin Conference Room
2800 King Street SE
Smyrna, GA 30080
City Attorney Scott Cochran
City Administrator Mike L. Jones
Deputy City Administrator Kristin Robinson
City Clerk Heather K. Peacon-Corn
June 11, 2026
4:30 PM
4:45 PM
City of Smyrna
Traffic Calming Committee Meeting
2800 King Street SE
Admin Conference Room
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5. Approval of Minutes
A. MIN2026-123 Approval of the January 12, 2026 Traffic Calming Committee Meeting
Minutes
6. Other Business / Staff Comment
7. Adjournment
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Wed Jun 10, 2026 · 10:00 AM
License and Variance Board Meeting - Council Chambers
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1. Roll Call
Present: 3 – Chairperson Mike L. Jones, Vice Chair Richard Garland, Board Member
Andrea Worthy
Staff: 6 – Caitlin Crowe, Jill G. Head, Russell Martin, Zab Puebla, Veronica Saldana,
Starla Whiddon
2. Call to Order
Chairperson Mike Jones called to order the June 10, 2026 License and Variance Board meeting
held at A. Max Bacon City Hall in Council Chambers at 10:02 AM.
3. Chairperson Instruction and Comment
4. Formal Business
A. LIC2026-011 Privilege License Agent Change Request – Beer & Wine (retail package) – 2387
S Cobb Dr SE, STE A – AMZ Prime LLC, dba Discount Smoke and Food Mart, with Amreen
Khan as agent.
Ward 5 Councilmember - Susan Wilkinson
Amreen Khan, applicant/agent, came forward. She stated she is the owner and CEO, and
this will be the first time acting as an agent.
Vice Chair Garland asked the following:
• How many hours per week are you at the store? 45 hours each week, open from
7:00 a – 11:30 p.
• What training did you have? She completed all the required training and
implemented similar training with staff.
• What is the system you have in place for training staff? They have a written policy
that is kept at the register at all time. They also use job shadowing for new
employees.
• Do you have a POS system that prompts for an ID check? Not at this time, but
after they get established, they will implement a POS system.
LICENSE AND VARIANCE BOARD
Minutes - Final
Mike L. Jones, Chairpe
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Mon Jun 8, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Planning and Zoning Meeting - Council Chambers
Tue Jun 2, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Parks and Recreation Commission - Community Center - Oak Room
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1. Roll Call
2. Call to Order
3. Chairperson Instruction and Comment
4. Formal Business
A. 2026-232 Manager Reports
• Jodi Mills – Recreation Services
• Facilities
• Jacob Groat – Athletics/Aquatics
• Chuck Combs – Parks Maintenance
B. 2026-234 Project Update
• Tolleson Pool
• Rose Garden Pavilion and playground (April 20)
• Riverview Ongoing
C. 2026-236 Upcoming Events & Programs
• Summer Camp – June 1
• Guinness Event/Concert – June 6
• Cup Daze – June 11
• Juneteenth – June 19
• 250 Flags – July 1
• E-Bike Conversation
5. Other Business / Staff Comment
A. 2026-238 Questions/Discussion
6. Adjournment
Facilities are provided throughout City Hall for the convenience of persons with disabilities.
THIS MEETING WAS PROPERLY NOTICED AND POSTED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NOTICING
STANDARDS AS OUTLINED IN O.C.G.A. 50-14-3: The City of Smyrna website – www.smyrnaga.gov / City Hall, 2800 King Street SE, Notice Boards
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Agenda - Final
J. Barrett Carter (Mayor Appointee)
Nicholas Bergeron (Ward 1)
Vacant (Ward 2)
Tobi North (Ward 3)
Blake Rogers (Ward 4)
Meg Perry (Ward 5)
Nick Diluzio (Ward 6)
Arnold “AJ” Davis (Ward 7)
Smyrna Community Center
Oak Room
1250 Powder Springs Street
Smyrna, GA 30080
City Attorney Scott Cochran
City Administrator Mike L. Jones
Deputy City Administrator / CFO Kristin Robinson
City Clerk Heather K. Peacon-Corn
June
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Mon Jun 1, 2026 · 06:30 PM
Pre-Council Meeting - Admin Conference Room
A. Max Bacon City Hall, Administrative Conference Room
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1. Roll Call
Present: 7 – Mayor Derek Norton, Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Latonia
P. Hines, Councilmember Travis Lindley, Councilmember Charles Welch,
Councilmember Susan Wilkinson, Councilmember Rickey N. Oglesby, Jr.
Also Present: 1 – Scott Cochran
Absent: 1 – Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Tim Gould
Staff: 5 – Jill Head, Landon O’Neal, Paul Osburn, Kristin Robinson, Andrea Worthy
2. Call to Order
Mayor Derek Norton called to order the June 1, 2026 Pre-Council Meeting held at A. Max Bacon
City Hall in the Admin Conference Room at 6:33 PM.
3. Review of Current M&C Agenda
PRE2026-018 Review of the June 1, 2026 Mayor and Council Meeting Notice and Agenda
Mayor Derek Norton reviewed the June 1, 2026 Mayor and Council Meeting agenda. No
discussion took place.
4. Other Business / Staff Comment
Kristin Robinson, Deputy City Administrator / CFO, stated that Mableton and Cobb County have
met concerning the 489 Plan. She mentioned that the existing cities’ agreements will remain the
same, and there will be a separate one with Mableton.
Councilmember Wilkinson mentioned that the new restaurant, Zoya, was charging people for
valet parking in the city-owned lot. She also discussed the arboretum idea that she had for Windy
Hill Road. She said Paul Osburn, Interim Public Works Director, said there are issues like
irrigation that need to be discussed. Mr. Osburn said he needed guidance from Mayor and
Council as to how to
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Mon Jun 1, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Mayor and Council Meeting - Council Chambers
A. Max Bacon City Hall, Council Chambers, 2800 King Street, Smyrna, GA 30080
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I. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
1. Roll Call
Present:
7 – Mayor Derek Norton, Councilmember Glenn Pickens,
Councilmember Latonia P. Hines, Councilmember Travis Lindley,
Councilmember Charles Welch, Councilmember Susan Wilkinson,
Councilmember Rickey N. Oglesby Jr.
Also Present:
Absent:
1 –
1 –
Scott Cochran
Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Tim Gould
Staff: 7 – Jill Head, Landon O’Neal, Paul Osburn, Heather Peacon-Corn, Kristin
Robinson, Enoch Serna, Andrea Worthy
2. Call to Order
Mayor Derek Norton called to order the June 1, 2026 Mayor and Council Meeting held at A.
Max Bacon City Hall in Council Chambers at 7:00 PM.
3. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
A. Pastor Dyke Verkerk, Life Church Assembly of God (4100 King Springs Rd)
4. Agenda Changes
5. Mayoral Report
• Campbell High School Teacher Appreciation Lunch
• Memorial Day Ceremony
• This Sunday, Smyrna First UMC Rev. Derek Porter will deliver his last
sermon at 11:15 AM
• Saturday at 11:30 in downtown - an attempt to set the world record for the
most people in one place dribbling a soccer ball
City Council Meeting Minutes - Final
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Derek Norton, Mayor
Tim Gould, Mayor Pro Tem (Ward 6)
Glenn Pickens (Ward 1)
Latonia P. Hines (Ward 2)
Travis Lindley (Ward 3)
Charles “Corkey” Welch (Ward 4)
Susan Wilkinson (Ward 5)
Rickey N. Oglesby, Jr. (Ward 7)
A. Max Bacon City Hall
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
2800 King Street
Smyrna, Ga 30080
City Attorne
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Fri May 29, 2026 · 11:30 AM
Smyrna Public Art Committee - HR Training Room
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1. Roll Call
2. Call to Order
3. Chairperson Instruction and Comment
4. Formal Business
A. 2026-222 Project Updates
B. 2026-224 Review of RFQ Submissions and Artist Selection for Pre-Qualified List
C. 2026-226 Approval of Artist Outreach for Bike Tunnel and Traffic Box Projects
D. 2026-228 ARTery Project Updates and Discussion
• Belmont Wall Mural Proposal
• Sidewalk Mural Project Updates
E. 2026-230 Proposed Sculpture Locations
5. Approval of Minutes
A. MIN2026-113 Approval of the May 15, 2026 Smyrna Public Art Committee Meeting Minutes
6. Other Business / Staff Comment
7. Adjournment
Facilities are provided throughout City Hall for the convenience of persons with disabilities.
THIS MEETING WAS PROPERLY NOTICED AND POSTED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NOTICING
STANDARDS AS OUTLINED IN O.C.G.A. 50-14-3:
The City of Smyrna website – www.smyrnaga.gov
City Hall, 2800 King Street SE, Notice Boards
SMYRNA PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE
Agenda - Final
Rickey N. Oglesby, Jr., Council Member/Chair
Leah Barnes, Committee Member
Vanya Foote, Committee Member
Robert Harrison, Committee Member
Meg Quigley, Committee Member
Burke Scott, Committee Member
Imani Thomas, Committee Member
Anna Talarico, Designing Local Consultant
A. Max Bacon City Hall
HR Training Room
2800 King Street SE
Smyrna, GA 30080
City Attorney Scott Cochran
City Administrator Mike L. Jones
Deputy City Administrator /
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Thu May 28, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Committee of the Whole Meeting - HR Training Room
A. Max Bacon City Hall, HR Training Room
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1. Roll Call
Present: 7 – Mayor Derek Norton, Councilmember Glenn Pickens, Councilmember Latonia
P. Hines, Councilmember Charles Welch, Councilmember Susan Wilkinson,
Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Tim Gould, Councilmember Rickey N.
Oglesby Jr.
Also Present: 1 – Scott Cochran
Absent: 1 – Councilmember Travis Lindley
Staff: 8 – Tyler Addison, Carson Haynie, Landon O’Neal, Paul Osburn, Heather
Peacon-Corn, Kristin Robinson, Carol Sicard, Patrick Tedeschi
2. Call to Order
Mayor Derek Norton called to order the May 28, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting held at
A. Max Bacon City Hall in the HR Training Room at 6:06 PM.
3. Staff M&C Agenda Items to Review
4. Formal Business and Presentations
A. COW2026-042 Smyrna Public Art Master Plan Presented by Designing Local
Citywide
Anna Talarico, Public Art Coordinator with Designing Local, presented the following
presentation:
Smyrna Public Art Timeline
Task Force
• 2021 – Smyrna Arts and Culture Task Force assembled
• 2023 – Utility Box projects initiated
Designing Local + Public Art Committee
• 2024 – Public Art Policy adopted by City Council + Crosswalk Projects
• 2025 – Public Art Projects continued + Public Art Plan launched
Committee of the Whole Minutes - Final
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Derek Norton, Mayor
Tim Gould, Mayor Pro Tem (Ward 6)
Glenn Pickens (Ward 1)
Latonia P. Hines (Ward 2)
Travis Lindley (Ward 3)
Charles “Corkey” Welch (Ward 4)
Susan Wilkinson (War
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Wed May 27, 2026 · 10:00 AM
License and Variance Board Meeting - Council Chambers
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1. Roll Call
Present: 3 – Chairperson Mike L. Jones, Vice Chair Richard Garland, Board Member
Dustin Davey
Staff: 3 – Olivia Anderson, Caitlin Crowe, Jill G. Head
2. Call to Order
Chairperson Mike Jones called to order the May 27, 2026 License and Variance Board meeting
held at A. Max Bacon City Hall in Council Chambers at 10:03 AM.
3. Chairperson Instruction and Comment
4. Formal Business
A. V26-049 Public Hearing - Variance Request - V26-049 - Allow new construction on lot of
record below minimum requirements - Land Lot 559 - 2880 Elizabeth Street - Sandy Steichen
This request is to be tabled to the June 10, 2026 License and Variance Board Meeting.
Ward 3 Councilmember - Travis Lindley
Board Member Richard Garland made a motion to table to the June 10, 2026 License and
Variance Board meeting item V26-049; seconded by Board Member Dustin Davey.
The motion to table carried with the following vote:
Aye: 3 – Chairperson Jones, Vice Chair Garland, Board Member Davey
Nay: 0 – None
Recuse: 0 – None
B. V26-050 Public Hearing - Variance Request - V26-050 - Increase the maximum impervious
surface area - Land Lot 559 - 2880 Elizabeth Street - Sandy Steichen
This request is to be tabled to the June 10, 2026 License and Variance Board Meeting.
Ward 3 Councilmember - Travis Lindley
LICENSE AND VARIANCE BOARD
Minutes - Final
Mike L. Jones, Chairperson
Richard Garland, Vice Chair
Andrea Worthy, Board Member
Dustin Davey
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Mon May 18, 2026 · 06:30 PM
Pre-Council Meeting - Admin Conference Room
A. Max Bacon City Hall, Administrative Conference Room
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1. Roll Call
Present: 5 – Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Tim Gould, Councilmember Latonia
P. Hines, Councilmember Charles Welch, Councilmember Susan Wilkinson,
Councilmember Rickey N. Oglesby, Jr.
Also Present: 1 – Scott Cochran
Absent: 3 – Mayor Derek Norton, Councilmember Glenn Pickens, Councilmember Travis
Lindley
Staff: 9 – Jill Head, Mike Jones, Russell Martin, Landon O’Neal, Paul Osburn, Kristin
Robinson, Joey Staubes, Mark Wolff, Andrea Worthy
2. Call to Order
Mayor Pro Tem Tim Gould called to order the May 18, 2026 Pre-Council Meeting held at A. Max
Bacon City Hall in the Admin Conference Room at 6:32 PM.
3. Review of Current M&C Agenda
PRE2026-016 Review of the May 18, 2026 Mayor and Council Meeting Notice and Agenda
Mayor Pro Tem Tim Gould reviewed the May 18, 2026 Mayor and Council Meeting
agenda.
2026-181: Russell Martin, Community Development Director, explained that this is the
kickoff to the Comprehensive Plan Update with a public hearing. Kyle May from MKSK will
present to Mayor and Council the process for the public, explain what next year will look,
where to find the information, etc.
Z26-101: Scott Cochran, City Attorney, explained that if this property meets all of the
requirements, council should approve the subdivision of this property. Councilmember
Wilkinson expressed concern about water runoff. Mark Wolff, City Engineer, explained
that they have requirements for water quality that have to b
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Mon May 18, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Mayor and Council Meeting - Council Chambers
A. Max Bacon City Hall, Council Chambers, 2800 King Street, Smyrna, GA 30080
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I. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
1. Roll Call
Present: 6 – Mayor Pro Tem Tim Gould, Councilmember Latonia P. Hines,
Councilmember Travis Lindley, Councilmember Charles Welch,
Councilmember Susan Wilkinson, Councilmember Rickey N. Oglesby
Jr.
Also Present:
Absent:
1 –
2 –
Scott Cochran
Mayor Derek Norton, Councilmember Glenn Pickens
Staff: 13 – Carson Haynie, Kendra Harruff, Jill Head, Mike Jones, Russell
Martin, Landon O’Neal, Heather Peacon-Corn, Evie Ramsey, Kristin
Robinson, Enoch Serna, Joey Staubes, Mark Wolff, Andrea Worthy
2. Call to Order
Mayor Pro Tem Tim Gould called to order the May 18, 2026 Mayor and Council Meeting held
at A. Max Bacon City Hall in Council Chambers at 7:01 PM.
3. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
A. Pastor Joel E. Smit, Smyrna Presbyterian (3130 Atlanta Rd)
4. Agenda Changes
5. Mayoral Report
II. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS
Public comment during this portion of the Agenda must be limited to matters on the Agenda for action. If you wish to be
heard, please sign up with the City Clerk, come to the podium when called by the Mayor, state your name and address for
the record and make your remarks. The time allotted for each speaker is as follows: Public Hearing - Five (5) Minutes
6. Proclamations and Presentations
City Council Meeting Action Summary - Final
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Derek Norton, Mayor
Tim Gould, Mayor Pro Tem (Ward 6)
Glenn Pickens (Ward 1)
Latonia P. Hines (Ward 2)
Travis Lind
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Fri May 15, 2026 · 11:30 AM
Smyrna Public Art Committee - HR Training Room
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1. Roll Call
Present: 5 – Councilmember/Chair Rickey N. Oglesby, Jr., Committee Member Vanya
Foote, Committee Member Robert Harrison, Committee Member Meg Quigley,
Committee Member Burke Scott
Also Present: 1 – Anna Talarico (virtual)
Absent: 2 – Committee Member Leah Barnes, Committee Member Imani Thomas
Staff: 4 – Carson Haynie, Mike Jones, Paul Osburn, Evie Ramsey
2. Call to Order
The May 15, 2026, Smyrna Public Art Committee held at A. Max Bacon City Hall in the HR
Training Room was called to order at 11:33 AM.
3. Chairperson Instruction and Comment
Chairperson Oglesby welcomed the committee, city staff, and Anna Talarico to the meeting.
Chairperson Oglesby said spring is here which is a great time for residents and visitors to view
public art in Smyrna that was installed in previous years. Chairperson Oglesby said he has been
getting good feedback from the community about the recent artwork installed during the previous
fall season. Chairperson Oglesby highlighted the agenda and gave the floor to Special Projects
Manager Carson Haynie for updates.
4. Formal Business
A. 2026-196 Project Updates
Special Projects Manager Carson Haynie said the Belmont wall has been replaced and is
now a potential location for a mural for the ARTery. Carson Haynie said the crosswalk
murals in front of City Hall will be removed by the end of the following week. Carson
Haynie said she spoke with the mayor about the future of the cros
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Thu May 14, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Committee of the Whole Meeting
A. Max Bacon City Hall, HR Training Room
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1. Roll Call
Present: 8 – Mayor Derek Norton, Councilmember Glenn Pickens, Councilmember Latonia
P. Hines, Councilmember Travis Lindley, Councilmember Charles Welch,
Councilmember Susan Wilkinson (virtual), Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember
Tim Gould, Councilmember Rickey N. Oglesby, Jr.
Also Present: 1 – Scott Cochran
Staff: 10 – Carson Haynie, Mike Jones, Dat Luu, Russell Martin, Paul Osburn, Heather
Peacon-Corn, Evie Ramsey, Kristin Robinson, Joey Staubes, Mark Wolff
2. Call to Order
Mayor Derek Norton called to order the May 14, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting held at
A. Max Bacon City Hall in the HR Training Room at 6:12 PM.
3. Staff M&C Agenda Items to Review
Carson Haynie, Special Projects Manager, announced that the Citizens’ Academy Graduation
reception will be held on Monday, May 18, 2026, at the Smyrna Community Center in the
Dogwood Room at 6:00 PM. They will receive their certificates during the regular meeting.
RES2026-006: Carson Haynie, Special Projects Manager, stated that over the past several years
CDBG funds invested in the city have paid for numerous public improvements, and the City of
Smyrna desires to continue being a subrecipient of the Cobb County Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) program; and the City desires to enter into a Cooperation Agreement for
Cobb County Georgia and The City of Smyrna, Program Years 2027 through 2029.
4. Formal Business and Presentations
A. COW2026-038 Smyrn
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Wed May 13, 2026 · 10:00 AM
License and Variance Board Meeting - Council Chambers
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1. Roll Call
Present: 3 – Chairperson Mike L. Jones, Vice Chair Richard Garland, Board Member
Andrea Worthy
Staff: 6 – Caitlin Crowe, Jill G. Head, Clara Hodges, Russell Martin, Enoch Serna,
Starla Whiddon
2. Call to Order
Chairperson Mike L. Jones called to order the May 13, 2026 License and Variance Board
meeting held at A. Max Bacon City Hall in Council Chambers at 10:01 AM.
3. Chairperson Instruction and Comment
4. Formal Business
A. V26-049 Public Hearing - Variance Request - V26-049 - Allow new construction on lot of
record below minimum requirements - Land Lot 559 - 2880 Elizabeth Street - Sandy Steichen
This request is to be tabled to the May 27, 2026 License and Variance Board Meeting.
Ward 3 Councilmember - Travis Lindley
Board Member Richard Garland made a motion to table to the May 27, 2026 License and
Variance Board meeting item V26-049; seconded by Board Member Andrea Worthy.
The motion to table carried with the following vote:
Aye: 3 – Chairperson Jones, Vice Chair Garland, Board Member Worthy
Nay: 0 – None
Recuse: 0 – None
B. V26-050 Public Hearing - Variance Request - V26-050 - Increase the maximum impervious
surface area - Land Lot 559 - 2880 Elizabeth Street - Sandy Steichen
This request is to be tabled to the May 27, 2026 License and Variance Board Meeting.
Ward 3 Councilmember - Travis Lindley
LICENSE AND VARIANCE BOARD
Minutes - Final
Mike L. Jones, Chairperson
Richard Garland, Vice Ch
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Wed May 13, 2026 · 06:30 PM
Smyrna Tree Board
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1. Roll Call
2. Call to Order
3. Chairperson Instruction and Comment
2026-206 Recognize all Board Members:
Jeff Carter – Mayor Appointee
Joseph Blankenship – Ward 1
Rose Diggs – Ward 2
Heather Kuemmerle – Ward 3
Carl Tackett – Ward 4
Jennifer Corcoran – Ward 5
Sabrina Crawley – Ward 6
David Whitt – Ward 7
4. Formal Business
A. 2026-208 Jonquil Festival Recap: Successes and Wins
B. 2026-210 Crafts and Drafts: October 25 & 26, 2026
• Restocked for 300 Button-making supplies
• Restocked for the Lolly pop tree
• Volunteer Sign up
• Register for booth space
Who we are: Smyrna Tree Board helps protect, grow and promote Smyrna’s urban forest to
keep our city healthy, green and beautiful.
C. 2026-214 City of Smyrna & Trees Atlanta Shade Tree Planting Program (Jeff/Lacey)
D. 2026-216 Community Development Updates (?) (Lacey/Jeff)
• Update on success of city marshals working on the weekend
• Update on number of tree permits year-to-date
• Education on difference between New Construction and Renovation as it pertains to
tree protection
• Other tree board news
SMYRNA TREE BOARD
Agenda - Final
Jeff Carter, Mayor’s Appointee
Joseph Blankenship (Ward 1)
Rose Diggs (Ward 2)
Heather Kuemmerle (Ward 3)
Carl Tackett (Ward 4)
Jennifer Corcoran (Ward 5)
Sabrina Crawley (Ward 6)
David Whitt (Ward 7)
Brawner Hall
3180 Atlanta Road
Smyrna, GA 30080
City Attorney Scott Cochran
City Administrator Mike L. Jones
Deputy C
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Tue May 12, 2026 · 06:30 PM
Keep Smyrna Beautiful Board Meeting - Community Center
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1. Roll Call
2. Call to Order
2026-184 Welcome/Call to Order: Liv
• Appreciations
3. Chairperson Instruction and Comment
4. Formal Business
A. 2026-186 Chair’s Report: Dawn/Liv
• 2026 Garden Tour Recap
• 2027 Garden Tour Planning Begins
B. 2026-188 Finance: Maggie
• April Financials
C. 2026-190 Old Business: Liv
• 2026 Strategic Planning with UGA
D. 2026-192 New Business: Liv/Committee Chairs
• Reminder: No Board Meeting in June
• Quarterly Committee Updates
o Development
o Finance & Audit
o Policy
KEEP SMYRNA BEAUTIFUL
Agenda - Final
Diane Overton (Mayor’s Appointee)
Shawn Garcia (Ward 1)
Lisa Castleberry (Ward 2)
Karen Douglas (Ward 3)
Dawn McLoughlin, Vice Chair (Ward 4)
Maggie McGarity, Treasurer (Ward 5)
Nell Robinson (Ward 6)
Larry Powell (Ward 7)
Shannon Balestrini (At Large)
Casey Chaviano (At Large)
Trevour Kelleher (At Large)
Chris Knight (At Large)
Regina McEwen (At Large)
Lori Whitaker-Noel (At Large)
Stephanie Williams (At Large)
Olivia Wise, Board Chairperson (At Large)
Smyrna Community Center
Oak Room
1250 Powder Springs Street
Smyrna, GA 30080
City Attorney Scott Cochran
City Administrator Mike L. Jones
Deputy City Administrator / CFO Kristin Robinson
City Clerk Heather K. Peacon-Corn
To inspire our community to be clean, green, and beautiful.
May 12, 2026 / 6:30 PM
6:30 PM
City of Smyrna
Keep Smyrna Beautiful Meeting
1250 Powder Springs Street
Oak Room
Page
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Mon May 11, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Planning and Zoning Meeting - Council Chambers
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1. Roll Call
Present: 6 – Chairperson Joel Powell, Commission Member Jonathan Howard,
Commission Member Earl Rice, Commission Member Jill Gordon-Evans,
Commission Member Jeff Carter, Commission Member Walter Kolis
Absent: 2 – Commission Member Ian Twomey, Commission Member Keith Bentley
Staff: 6 – Caitlin Crowe, Russell Martin, Heather Peacon-Corn, Enoch Serna, Joey
Staubes, Mark Wolff
2. Call to Order
Chairperson Joel Powell called to order the May 11, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting held at A. Max Bacon City Hall in Council Chambers at 6:01 PM.
3. Chairperson Instruction and Comment
4. Formal Business
A. Z26-101 Plat Approval - Allow subdivision of 3490 Pinetree Drive into two parcels within the R-
20 Zoning District - 1.01 acres - Land Lot 555 - 3490 Pinetree Drive - Sean Murphy
Ward 6 Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember - Tim Gould
Chairperson Powell asked if the lot split met all zoning stipulations. Joey Staubes, Planner
II, answered in the affirmative.
Commission Member Jeff Carter made a motion to approve item Z26-101; seconded by
Commission Member Jonathan Howard.
The motion to approve carried with the following vote:
Aye: 4 – Commission Member Howard, Commission Member Gordon-Evans,
Commission Member Carter, Commission Member Kolis
Nay: 1 – Commission Member Rice
Absent: 2 – Commission Member Twomey, Commission Member Bentley
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Minutes - Final
Joel Powell, Mayor App
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Mon May 4, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Mayor and Council Meeting - Council Chambers
A. Max Bacon City Hall, Council Chambers, 2800 King Street, Smyrna, GA 30080
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I. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
1. Roll Call
Present: 6 – Mayor Derek Norton, Councilmember Glenn Pickens,
Councilmember Latonia P. Hines, Councilmember Susan Wilkinson,
Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Tim Gould, Councilmember Rickey
N. Oglesby Jr.
Also Present:
Absent:
1 –
2 –
Scott Cochran
Councilmember Travis Lindley, Councilmember Charles Welch
Staff: 4 – Jill Head, Mike Jones, Dat Luu, Heather Peacon-Corn
2. Call to Order
3. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
A. Pastor Richard Walker, Hurt Road Baptist Church (17 Hurt Rd)
4. Agenda Changes
5. Mayoral Report
Mayor Derek Norton announced the following updates:
• Jonquil Festival – highly successful, well-attended
• Jonquil Jog - 750+ participants – raised money for Support Smyrna and
Campbell High School Educational Foundation
• Mayor’s Education Awards – honored the best and brightest students in
Smyrna
• Dedication to Dr. David Martin – the Linear Park off of Concord Road
• Handmade Market started this weekend
• Grand opening of the Splash Pad at River Line Park
City Council Meeting Minutes - Final
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Derek Norton, Mayor
Tim Gould, Mayor Pro Tem (Ward 6)
Glenn Pickens (Ward 1)
Latonia P. Hines (Ward 2)
Travis Lindley (Ward 3)
Charles “Corkey” Welch (Ward 4)
Susan Wilkinson (Ward 5)
Rickey N. Oglesby, Jr. (Ward 7)
A. Max Bacon City Hall
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
2800 King Street
Smyrna, Ga 30080
City Attorney Scott Cochran
City Administrator
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Mon May 4, 2026 · 06:30 PM
Pre-Council Meeting - Admin Conference Room
A. Max Bacon City Hall, Administrative Conference Room
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1. Roll Call
Present: 6 – Mayor Derek Norton, Councilmember Glenn Pickens, Councilmember Latonia
P. Hines, Councilmember Susan Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember
Tim Gould, Councilmember Rickey N. Oglesby, Jr.
Also Present: 1 – Scott Cochran
Absent: 2 – Councilmember Travis Lindley, Councilmember Charles Welch
Staff: 2 – Jill Head, Mike Jones
2. Call to Order
Mayor Derek Norton called to order the May 4, 2026 Pre-Council Meeting held at A. Max Bacon
City Hall in the Admin Conference Room at 6:30 PM.
3. Review of Current M&C Agenda
PRE2026-014 Review of the May 4, 2026 Mayor and Council Meeting Notice and Agenda
Mayor Derek Norton reviewed the May 4, 2026 Mayor and Council Meeting agenda with
the council members.
Concerning item ATH2026-058, Mayor Pro Tem Gould asked for clarification on the
additional amount to be added for resurfacing roads. City Administrator Mike Jones
explained that additional funds came through LMIG allowing the city to add six additional
streets (four additional miles) to the existing project under RFQ 26-014. The additional
amount will be approximately $966K for a total project amount of $5,061,274.45
Mayor and Council discussed the announcements they will make during the Mayoral
Report and the Ward and Staff Reports sections. Mayor Norton also noted how many
events have occurred since the last Council meeting.
Councilmember Oglesby spoke about the upcoming Juneteenth celebration happe
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Thu Apr 30, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Committee of the Whole - A. Max Bacon City Hall - HR Training Room
A. Max Bacon City Hall, HR Training Room
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1. Roll Call
Present: 7 – Mayor Derek Norton, Councilmember Glenn Pickens, Councilmember Latonia
P. Hines, Councilmember Travis Lindley, Councilmember Charles Welch,
Councilmember Susan Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Tim Gould,
Councilmember Rickey N. Oglesby, Jr.
Also Present: 1 – Scott Cochran
Absent: 1 – Councilmember Latonia P. Hines
Staff: 9 – Olivia Anderson, Dustin Davey, Mike Jones, Brian Marcos, Evan McBrayer, Eric
Mohrmann, Paul Osburn, Heather Peacon-Corn, Kristin Robinson
2. Call to Order
Mayor Derek Norton called to order the April 30, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting held at
A. Max Bacon City Hall in the HR Training Room at 6:00 PM.
3. Staff M&C Agenda Items to Review
ATH2026-052: Brian Marcos, Fire Chief, explained that the Fire Department is proposing the
reclassification (title change) of the existing Fire Hydrant Inspector position to Operations
Support Program Manager to reflect a substantial expansion in scope, responsibility, and
organizational impact.
This expanded role requires broader organizational knowledge, increased independent
judgment, and regular coordination with multiple divisions and external partners and it
consolidates multiple operational support and compliance-driven programs under a single
accountable administrator, supporting department readiness, efficiency, and continuity.
The budget impact reflects a savings of $11,858 following the recent retirement of the Hydra
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Fri Apr 24, 2026 · 11:30 AM
Smyrna Public Art Committee - HR Training Room
Smyrna Public Art Committee to discuss policy updates and mural requests
The committee is meeting to review proposed updates to the Public Art Policy and Public Art Plan. Members will discuss the remaining FY26 budget and requests for qualifications for digital artwork and painted murals.
- Proposed updates to Public Art Policy (2026-148)
- Proposed updates to Public Art Plan (2026-150)
- Review of remaining FY26 Budget (2026-168)
- RFQ for Digital Artwork (2026-170) and Painted Murals (2026-172)
- Crosswalk Murals (2026-174) and Library Mural Focus Group (2026-178)
public-artbudgetmuralspolicy-updates
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1. Roll Call
2. Call to Order
3. Chairperson Instruction and Comment
4. Formal Business
A. 2026-148 Public Art Policy Proposed Updates
B. 2026-150 Public Art Plan Updates
C. 2026-168 Remaining FY26 Budget
D. 2026-170 RFQ for Digital Artwork
E. 2026-172 RFQ for Painted Murals
F. 2026-174 Crosswalk Murals
G. 2026-176 ARTery Updates
H. 2026-178 Library Mural Focus Group @ 12:30
5. Approval of Minutes
A. MIN2026-079 Approval of the March 26, 2026 Smyrna Public Art Committee Meeting Minutes
6. Other Business / Staff Comment
7. Adjournment
Facilities are provided throughout City Hall for the convenience of persons with disabilities.
THIS MEETING WAS PROPERLY NOTICED AND POSTED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NOTICING
STANDARDS AS OUTLINED IN O.C.G.A. 50-14-3:
The City of Smyrna website – www.smyrnaga.gov / City Hall, 2800 King Street SE, Notice Boards
SMYRNA PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE
Agenda - Final
Rickey N. Oglesby, Jr., Council Member/Chair
Leah Barnes, Committee Member
Vanya Foote, Committee Member
Robert Harrison, Committee Member
Meg Quigley, Committee Member
Burke Scott, Committee Member
Imani Thomas, Committee Member
Anna Talarico, Designing Local Consultant
A. Max Bacon City Hall
HR Training Room
2800 King Street SE
Smyrna, GA 30080
City Attorney Scott Cochran
City Administrator Mike L. Jones
Deputy City Administrator / CFO Kristin Robinson
City Clerk Heather K.
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1. Roll Call
Present: 6 – Councilmember/Chair Rickey N. Oglesby, Jr., Committee Member Vanya
Foote, Committee Member Robert Harrison, Committee Member Committee
Member Meg Quigley, Burke Scott, Committee Member Imani Thomas
Also Present: 1 – Anna Talarico (virtual)
Absent: 1 – Committee Member Leah Barnes
Staff: 3 – Richard Garland, Carson Haynie, Mary Moore, Rebecca Power, Evie Ramsey
2. Call to Order
The April 24, 2026 Smyrna Public Art Committee held at A. Max Bacon City Hall in the HR
Training Room was called to order at 11:33 AM.
3. Chairperson Instruction and Comment
Chairperson Oglesby welcomed the committee to the meeting and shared excitement about the
Jonquil Festival that coming weekend. He highlighted the Parks and Recreation Department,
thanking them for their hard work with the festival. Chairperson Oglesby informed the committee
that Mayor Norton and the City Administrator may be attending this meeting. Chairperson
Oglesby gestured to the Smyrna Public Art Committee budget sheet and confirmed with Special
Projects Manager Carson Haynie that June 30 is the end of Smyrna’s 2026 fiscal year.
4. Formal Business
A. 2026-148 Public Art Policy Proposed Updates
Special Projects Manager Carson Haynie gave the floor to Designing Local Consultant
Anna Talarico. Anna Talarico reintroduced herself because there are new members of the
committee. She said she is the city’s public art consultant and has been with the
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