Smyrna, GA

Traffic Calming Committee - A. Max Bacon City Hall - Council Chambers

License and Variance Board Meeting - Council Chambers

Smyrna Public Art Committee - A. Max Bacon City Hall - HR Training Room

The Smyrna Public Art Committee is meeting to review updates on several public art projects, including traffic control boxes, a library mural, sidewalk murals, and a sculpture at Taylor-Brawner Park. They will also finalize the FY27 Public Artwork Plan and approve the minutes from the July 31, 2026 meeting.

• Traffic Control Boxes completion update
• Library Mural project update
• ARTery Small Sidewalk Murals project update
• ARTery Large Sidewalk Mural at Belmont project update
• ARTery Sculpture at Taylor-Brawner Park update on project assumptions

License and Variance Board Meeting - Council Chambers

The Smyrna License and Variance Board will hold public hearings on eight variance requests, six of which relate to a new construction project at 2739 Fraser Street. The board will also consider two requests for a property at 3062 Dunn Street and approve the minutes from its August 12, 2026 meeting.

• V26-073: Allow new construction on lot of record below minimum requirements at 2739 Fraser Street
• V26-074: Increase maximum impervious surface area from 35% to 50% at 2739 Fraser Street
• V26-075: Reduce front setback from 35 feet to 23 feet at 2739 Fraser Street
• V26-076: Reduce northern side setback from 10 feet to 8.4 feet at 2739 Fraser Street
• V26-079: Variance amendment for case V26-059 at 3062 Dunn Street

Smyrna Tree Board - Brawner Hall

The Smyrna Tree Board is meeting to discuss upcoming business, including the Crafts and Drafts event scheduled for October 24-25, 2026, and community development updates. The board will also consider approving minutes from its May 13, 2026 meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or financial items listed.

• 2026-218: Crafts and Drafts event October 24-25, 2026 — setup, registration, signup sheet
• 2026-220: Community Development Updates
• MIN2026-103: Approval of May 13, 2026 meeting minutes

Pre-Council Meeting - Admin Conference Room

The Smyrna Mayor and Council is holding a pre-council meeting to review the agenda for the upcoming August 17, 2026 regular meeting and to discuss a road closure on King Street. The meeting is primarily procedural, with no votes or final decisions expected.

• Review of August 17, 2026 Mayor and Council Meeting Notice and Agenda (PRE2026-026)
• Discussion regarding King Street road closure (PRE2026-028)

Mayor and Council Meeting - Council Chambers

The Smyrna Mayor and Council will consider several budget amendments and purchases, including a $480,000 fire rescue vehicle, a $55,788 increase for parks maintenance equipment, and $182,036 for four police SUVs. They will also discuss a placeholder item regarding King Street and vote on a consent agenda that includes a road closure for a jazz event. The meeting includes ceremonial recognitions and public comment periods.

• Authorization to purchase a 2027 Ford F-550 fire rescue truck for $480,000 from Ten-8 Fire and Safety, funded by the Vehicle Replacement Fund (ATH2026-093)
• Budget amendment to increase Parks Maintenance by $55,788 for equipment at Campbell Middle School property (ATH2026-106)
• Budget amendment to increase Police Vehicles by $182,036 for four Dodge Durango SUVs, plus $88,953.60 for outfitting (ATH2026-108)
• Authorization placeholder regarding King Street (ATH2026-110)
• Consent agenda includes road closure for Jazz Under the Stars on Nov 7, 2026, closing King St. from Bank St. to Stephens St. (ATH2026-104)

Committee of the Whole Meeting - CANCELED

License and Variance Meeting - Council Chambers

The License and Variance Board will hold a public hearing on a variance request to reduce the southern side setback at 3928 Cloudland Drive from 12 feet to 10.5 feet. The board will also consider approving minutes from its July 22 meeting.

• Public hearing for variance V26-072 to reduce southern side setback at 3928 Cloudland Drive from 12 to 10.5 feet
• Approval of July 22, 2026 meeting minutes

Keep Smyrna Beautiful - Oak Room

The Keep Smyrna Beautiful board is meeting to discuss routine business including the chair's report, June financials, and old business items such as the 2026 strategic planning with UGA and professional development for staff. They will also hear updates on new business like the 2026 Pollinator Consensus and committee reports. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Paper & Plastics Recycling Conference ($1,700)
• NA Invasive Species Management ($1,600)
• Document Shredding event on 9/19 at 9AM
• 2026 Pollinator Consensus on 8/21-8/22
• Approval of July 14, 2026 meeting minutes

Planning and Zoning Meeting - Canceled

Mayor and Council Meeting - Council Chambers

The Mayor and Council will discuss several citywide purchases and infrastructure authorizations. Key items include a new rescue vehicle and a permanent easement for Georgia Power.

• Change order for Tolleson Aquatic Facility Project in the amount of $608,205.67 for Reeves Young, LLC
• Purchase of a 2027 Ford F-550 rescue vehicle from Ten-8 Fire and Safety for $480,000.00
• Authorization for Georgia Power to acquire a permanent easement at 3515 McCauley Road
• Resolution to designate the City of Smyrna as a Bee City USA affiliate
• Privilege License and Show Cause Hearing

The Smyrna Mayor and Council approved a resolution designating the city as a Bee City USA affiliate, authorized a Georgia Power easement for the Tolleson Aquatics Facility, and approved a $588,926.34 change order for that facility. A $480,000 fire truck purchase was tabled to the August 17 meeting. All votes were 6-0 with one recusal (Councilmember Welch) or absence.

• Approved Bee City USA designation (RES2026-008) (6-0, Welch absent)
• Approved Georgia Power easement at 3515 McCauley Road (ATH2026-099) (6-0, Welch recused)
• Tabled $480,000 Ford F-550 fire truck purchase to Aug 17 (ATH2026-093) (6-0, Welch recused)
• Approved $588,926.34 change order for Tolleson Aquatic Facility (ATH2026-102) (6-0, Welch recused)
• Approved consent agenda including five sets of meeting minutes (6-0, Welch recused)

Pre-Council Meeting - Admin Conference Room

The Smyrna Mayor and Council will hold a pre-council meeting to review the final agenda for the August 3, 2026 public meeting. No substantive decisions are scheduled; the session is procedural and closed to public discussion.

The pre-council meeting was procedural, reviewing the upcoming Mayor and Council agenda. No formal votes or decisions were made. Items discussed included tabling ATH2026-093 again, a Bee City designation, a power easement for Tolleson Aquatics Facility, and a change order for ADA compliance.

• Agenda item ATH2026-093 tabled again due to Councilmember Welch's absence
• No formal votes or approvals taken during the pre-council meeting

Smyrna Public Art Committee - HR Training Room

The committee is meeting to select designs and artists for the ARTery Project murals. Members will also discuss the FY27 Public Artwork Plan and receive updates on current art projects.

• Selection of sidewalk mural designs for two small locations and one large mural at Belmont Shopping Center
• Selection of an artist for the Belmont Mural
• Prioritization and work plan development for the FY27 Public Artwork Plan
• Updates on Brush & Box Fest, Library Mural, and Digital Art/Vinyl Projects

Committee of the Whole Meeting - CANCELED

The Committee of the Whole will meet to review staff items and the draft agenda for the August 3, 2026, Mayor and Council meeting. The session includes a review of the current M&C agenda and a potential executive session.

• Review of COW2026-066: August 3, 2026 Mayor and Council Meeting Notice and Agenda (DRAFT)

License and Variance Board Meeting - Council Chambers

The Smyrna License and Variance Board will hold two public hearings on requests to deviate from residential zoning rules. One asks to add a second kitchen in a single-family home; the other seeks a 6-foot front-yard fence on a corner lot. No votes are scheduled; the board will only hear testimony.

• V26-070 Variance to add second kitchen at 5398 Windsor Green Court
• V26-071 Variance to install 6-foot front-yard fence at 3071 Old Cabin Lane

The License and Variance Board approved two variance requests. The first allowed a second kitchen in the basement of a single-family home at 5398 Windsor Green Court, with conditions that it not be rented or occupied for gain. The second allowed a 6-foot wooden fence in the front yard of a corner lot at 3071 Old Cabin Lane, subject to compliance with the submitted site plan. Both motions passed unanimously (3-0). The board also approved the minutes from the July 8, 2026 meeting.

• Approved variance V26-070 for second kitchen at 5398 Windsor Green Court (3-0)
• Approved variance V26-071 for 6-foot front-yard fence at 3071 Old Cabin Lane (3-0)
• Approved minutes of July 8, 2026 meeting (3-0)

Special Called Mayor and Council Meeting - Millage Rate Public Hearing #2

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

The Mayor and Council held the second of three required public hearings regarding the 2026 millage rate. No votes were taken during this meeting.

Mayor and Council Meeting - Council Chambers (Millage Rate Public Hearing #3)

The Smyrna Mayor and Council will hold the third public hearing on the 2026 millage rate and vote on its adoption. Other actions include a rezoning request for six townhomes on Camp Highland Road, vehicle purchases for fire and police departments, and a contract for fire system inspections. A street closure extension for pedestrian access near Village Green is on the consent agenda.

• Third public hearing and adoption of the 2026 millage rate (ATH2026-091)
• Z26-004: Rezoning 4691 Camp Highland Road from GC to TD-Conditional for six single-family attached units
• Authorization to purchase a 2027 Ford F-550 rescue truck for $480,000 (ATH2026-093)
• Purchase of four Dodge Durango Pursuit SUVs for $182,036 plus outfitting (ATH2026-089)
• Approval of a three-year contract for citywide fire system inspections to Cliff’s Fire Extinguisher for $23,501.24 per year (CON2026-018)

The City Council formally adopted the 2026 millage rate and approved a rezoning request for six townhomes on Camp Highland Road. The council also authorized several vehicle and equipment purchases and adopted the Cobb County Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update.

• Adopted 8.99 millage rate (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 4691 Camp Highland Road from GC to TD-Conditional for six townhomes (7-0)
• Approved purchase of four Dodge Durango Pursuit SUVs for $182,036 and outfitting for $88,953.60 (7-0)
• Approved $23,501.24 contract with Cliff’s Fire Extinguisher for fire systems maintenance (7-0)
• Approved $55,788.00 for two riding mowers and one ride-on blower for Campbell Middle School property (7-0)
• Adopted Cobb County Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update (7-0)
• Tabled $480,000 purchase of Ford F-550 rescue vehicle to August 3, 2026 (7-0)
• Approved closure of King Street from Bank Street to Powder Springs Street through August 17, 2026 (7-0)

Pre-Council Meeting - Admin Conference Room

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)

The council reviewed the upcoming Mayor and Council meeting agenda and discussed local infrastructure and events. An agenda change was made to extend the closure of King Street from Bank Street to Powder Springs Street through August 17, 2026. No formal votes were taken during this pre-council meeting.

• Added item to Consent Agenda to close King Street from Bank Street to Powder Springs Street through August 17, 2026

Committee of the Whole Meeting - HR Training Room

The Committee of the Whole will discuss parks equipment (COW2026-064) presented by the Parks and Recreation Director. They will also review the July 20 Mayor and Council meeting notice and agenda (COW2026-056). The meeting includes roll call, staff comments, and possible executive session.

• Parks Equipment Discussion led by Parks and Rec Director Richard Garland
• Review of the July 20, 2026 Mayor and Council Meeting Notice and Agenda

The Committee of the Whole reviewed several staff agenda items, including a local hazard mitigation plan and requests for new fire and police vehicles. No formal votes were recorded for the items discussed during this meeting.

• Reviewed Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (RES2026-007) for submission to Cobb County
• Discussed $490,000 replacement of Rescue 4 vehicle (ATH2026-093)
• Discussed $55,788 purchase of riding mowers and blower for Campbell Middle School maintenance (COW2026-064)
• Reviewed rezoning request for 4691 Camp Highland Road for six single-family attached units (Z26-004)
• Reviewed $270,989.60 request for four Dodge Durango Pursuit vehicles (ATH2026-089)
• Reviewed 3-year Fire Systems Inspections and Maintenance contract award to Cliff’s Fire Extinguisher (CON2026-018)

Keep Smyrna Beautiful - Oak Room - Community Center

The Keep Smyrna Beautiful board will review May financials, discuss progress on the 2026 Strategic Planning with UGA, and plan volunteer opportunities including pollinator pocket maintenance, habitat rehab, and a downtown cleanup. The board will also consider approval of the May 12, 2026 meeting minutes. No major votes or policy changes are expected.

• Review of May financials
• Update on 2026 Strategic Planning with UGA, including survey questions and focus group
• Volunteer workdays: River Line Pollinator Pocket (07/21), Habitat Rehab (07/28), Hawthorn Garden (08/04), Smyrna Sweep Downtown Cleanup (08/08)
• School Grant Applications to open in September
• Approval of May 12, 2026 meeting minutes

Planning and Zoning Commission Rescheduled Meeting - Council Chambers

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning request for a property on Camp Highland Road. The commission will also vote on the minutes from the May 11, 2026 meeting.

• Z26-004: Request to rezone 1.05 acres at 4691 Camp Highland Road from GC to TD-Conditional for six single-family attached dwelling units

Special Called Mayor and Council Meeting - Millage Rate - Public Hearing #1

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

The Mayor and Council conducted the first of three required public hearings regarding the 2026 millage rate. No votes were taken during this meeting. The millage rate adoption is scheduled for July 20, 2026.

License and Variance Board Meeting - Council Chambers

The License and Variance Board approved two variance requests (V26-068 and V26-069) for 1151 Rhyne Chase, allowing encroachments into the City's 50-foot undisturbed stream buffer and 75-foot impervious surface setback to retain retaining walls and a deck. The board also tabled indefinitely five variance requests (V26-054 through V26-058) for 3384 Vinings North Trail at staff's request. Minutes from the June 24, 2026 meeting were approved.

• Approved V26-068, allowing encroachment into the City's 50-foot undisturbed stream buffer at 1151 Rhyne Chase, with five conditions.
• Approved V26-069, allowing encroachment into the City's 75-foot impervious surface setback at 1151 Rhyne Chase, with five conditions.
• Tabled indefinitely V26-054, a variance request for a gravel driveway at 3384 Vinings North Trail.
• Tabled indefinitely V26-055, a variance request to reduce the driveway setback from 5 feet to 0 feet at 3384 Vinings North Trail.
• Tabled indefinitely V26-056, a variance request to allow encroachment into the City's 75-foot impervious surface setback at 3384 Vinings North Trail.
• Tabled indefinitely V26-057, a variance request to allow encroachment into the City's 50-foot undisturbed stream buffer at 3384 Vinings North Trail.
• Tabled indefinitely V26-058, a variance request to allow encroachment into the City's 75-foot impervious surface setback at 3384 Vinings North Trail.
• Approved MIN2026-131, the minutes of the June 24, 2026 License and Variance Board meeting.

Smyrna Public Art Committee

The Smyrna Public Art Committee meets to receive updates on ongoing projects including Brush & Box Fest, Vinyl Projects, and ARTery murals, and to discuss upcoming initiatives like the Library Mural and ARTery Sculpture Locations. The committee will also approve minutes from the May 29, 2026 meeting.

• 2026-252 Project Updates: Brush & Box Fest, Vinyl Projects (Traffic Boxes and Bike Tunnels)
• 2026-254 Upcoming Projects: ARTery Sidewalk Murals, ARTery Wall Mural, ARTery Easement Updates, Library Mural
• 2026-256 ARTery Sculpture Locations
• 2026-258 Public Art Work Plan
• Approval of MIN2026-129 (May 29, 2026 meeting minutes)

License and Variance Board Meeting - Council Chambers

The License and Variance Board approved 10 variance requests and tabled 5 related to a single property at 3384 Vinings North Trail. Two requests were withdrawn at staff's request. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved V26-049: new construction on substandard lot at 2880 Elizabeth St (3-0)
• Approved V26-050: impervious surface increase to 36.1% at 2880 Elizabeth St (3-0)
• Withdrew V26-051: front setback reduction at 2880 Elizabeth St (3-0)
• Approved V26-052: rear setback reduction to 12.3 ft at 2880 Elizabeth St (3-0)
• Withdrew V26-053: front yard impervious surface variance at 2880 Elizabeth St (3-0)
• Tabled V26-054 through V26-058: five variances for 3384 Vinings North Trail to July 8 meeting (3-0)
• Approved V26-060: stream buffer encroachment for deck at 4160 Manson Ave (3-0)
• Approved V26-061 and V26-062: pool and impervious surface variances at 1562 Sophia Lane (3-0)

Mayor and Council Meeting - Council Chambers

The Smyrna Mayor and Council approved a sixth amendment to its contract with Rebuilding Together Atlanta, adding $125,000 in CDBG funds for the Home Repair Grant Program and extending the contract to June 30, 2027. The council also approved several other contracts, including a towing service renewal, a government affairs consultant agreement, a water easement from Campbell High School, and stormwater and SPLOST-related professional services. All votes were 6-0 with one member absent.

• Approved $125K additional CDBG funds for Home Repair Grant Program with Rebuilding Together Atlanta (6-0)
• Approved wrecker/towing contract renewal with Barrow Wrecker Service through June 30, 2027 (6-0)
• Approved $72,000 government affairs consultant agreement with Kash Trivedi for FY2027 (6-0)
• Approved 84 sq ft water easement from Campbell High School for water meter access (6-0)
• Approved $201,100 for Phase I of Stormwater Watershed Masterplan with WK Dickson (6-0)
• Approved 2028 SPLOST Intergovernmental Agreement with Cobb County (6-0)
• Approved $625,000 FY2027 program management for 2022 SPLOST with Croy Engineering (6-0)
• Approved $98,000 FY2027 program management for 2016 SPLOST with Croy Engineering (6-0)

Civil Service Board - A. Max Bacon City Hall - HR Training Room

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)

Pre-Council Meeting - Admin Conference Room

The June 15, 2026 Pre-Council Meeting was procedural only. Mayor Norton reviewed the upcoming Mayor and Council agenda with no discussion. Staff updates covered the Cup Daze tent use for Juneteenth, the GA Power building design timeline, and a draft policy on park bench dedications. No formal decisions or votes were made.

• Reviewed June 15, 2026 Mayor and Council agenda (no action)
• Discussed draft park bench dedication policy (no action)

Committee of the Whole - HR Training Room

The Smyrna Committee of the Whole met on June 11, 2026, to review agenda items for the upcoming Mayor and Council meeting. No formal votes or decisions were made during this work session. Items discussed included a classification study, a home repair grant program extension, technology upgrades for a new administrative building, a 24-hour street closure for the World Cup event, and a presentation from the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority.

• No formal decisions or votes taken; meeting was a review session
• Reviewed AGR2026-028: classification and compensation study recommendation
• Reviewed CON2026-014: extension of Rebuilding Together Atlanta home repair grant agreement to June 30, 2027
• Reviewed ATH2026-075: technology infrastructure improvements for 1088 Concord Road SE
• Reviewed ATH2026-087: request for 24-hour King Street closure June 11-July 19, 2026 for Cup Daze
• Received presentation from Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority on water quality, supply, and rates
• Received quarterly update from Croy on active projects including South Cobb Drive and Tolleson Park Aquatics Center
• Reviewed upcoming agenda items including Stormwater Master Plan and 2028 SPLOST IGA

Traffic Calming Committee Meeting - HR Training Room

The Traffic Calming Committee will discuss updates on the Safe Streets & Roads for All (SS4A) Action Plan grant application and several traffic calming projects including Spring Street and Village Parkway. They will also consider traffic calming requests for nine streets such as Reed Street, Eastfield Road, and Ridge Road. Additionally, the committee will discuss the Urban SDK software and an Atlanta Road speed limit study.

• 2026-242 Current Project Updates: SS4A grant application, Spring Street, Village Parkway, Legion Drive, Hawthorne Avenue Railroad Crossing, Concord Road and Old Concord Road
• 2026-244 Traffic Calming Requests: Reed Street, Eastfield Road, Ridge Road, Whitefield Street, Floyd Drive, Justine Way, Shawnee Trail / Cedar Valley, Highview Drive, Bent Hickory
• 2026-246 Committee Discussion: Urban SDK software and Atlanta Road Speed Limit Study
• 2026-240 Committee Business (unspecified)
• Approval of minutes from January 12, 2026 meeting

License and Variance Board Meeting - Council Chambers

The License and Variance Board approved a privilege license agent change for AMZ Prime LLC dba Discount Smoke and Food Mart at 2387 S Cobb Dr SE, allowing Amreen Khan to act as agent for beer and wine retail package sales. All ten variance requests (V26-049 through V26-058) were tabled to the June 24, 2026 meeting at the applicants' request. The board also approved the May 27, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Approved LIC2026-011 privilege license agent change for AMZ Prime LLC (3-0)
• Tabled V26-049 variance for new construction at 2880 Elizabeth Street (3-0)
• Tabled V26-050 variance for impervious surface area at 2880 Elizabeth Street (3-0)
• Tabled V26-051 variance for front setback at 2880 Elizabeth Street (3-0)
• Tabled V26-052 variance for rear setback at 2880 Elizabeth Street (3-0)
• Tabled V26-054 variance for gravel driveway at 3384 Vinings North Trail (3-0)
• Tabled V26-055 variance for driveway setback at 3384 Vinings North Trail (3-0)
• Tabled V26-056 through V26-058 variances for setbacks/buffers at 3384 Vinings North Trail (3-0)