Smyrna meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Smyrna agendas: $756,000 Emory Site demolition contract, $64,905.00 firearms purchase, code amendments

Smyrna's Mayor and Council was scheduled on Oct. 19 to consider a contract of up to $756,000 for demolition and grading of the Emory Site at 3949 South Cobb Drive, and a purchase of Glock firearms and accessories for $64,905.00. Minutes from that meeting have not been published, so no vote tally or outcome is available. Everything reported below comes from published agendas; where a body was listed as scheduled to act, this article says so rather than reporting a result.

Mayor and Council: demolition contract and police equipment

The Oct. 19 Mayor and Council agenda listed the Emory Site demolition and grading contract at 3949 South Cobb Drive at a ceiling of up to $756,000, and the firearms and accessories purchase at $64,905.00. The same agenda listed public hearings on two code amendments — ORD2026-013, amending Article XII, Sec. 1201, and ORD2026-015, amending Sec. 515 Townhome Standards — plus alcohol license hearings for ONE LUV SMOKE 'N VAPE at 4924 S Cobb Dr and Tang Man Man at 2700 Cobb Pkwy SE. Also listed was a proposed roadway closure in Smyrna Market Village from King Street to Atlanta Road for a high school event.

A separate Pre-Council Agenda Review on Oct. 19 was scheduled to review the meeting notice and agenda (PRE2026-034). That agenda was procedural.

Planning and Zoning: two code amendments

The Planning and Zoning Commission met Oct. 12 for public hearings on the same two amendments, ORD2026-013 (Article XII, Sec. 1201) and ORD2026-015 (Sec. 515 Townhome Standards), and was scheduled to approve its 2027 meeting calendar. Minutes have not been published.

Setback variances

The License and Variance Board met Oct. 14 for public hearings on three setback requests: V26-081, to reduce the front setback from 35 feet to 25.4 feet at 1470 Whitfield Street; V26-082, to reduce the eastern side setback from 10 feet to 9 feet at the same address; and V26-086, to reduce the front setback from 20 feet to 16.5 feet at 1174 Drewsbury Court. The board also was scheduled to take up 2026-366, approval of the 2027 meeting calendar. No minutes are posted.

Parks, public art and community boards

The Committee of the Whole met Oct. 15 on staff items including a new Public Access Defibrillation program for the Fire Department, a Georgia Power / green energy discussion, a Water Department discussion, an organizational plan for athletics and aquatics, and a funding request for a Master Plan proposal for Dr. Martin Memorial Park.

The Parks and Recreation Commission met Oct. 20 for project updates on Tolleson Pool and the Rose Garden Pavilion and Playground renovation, a Brinkley Park turf field start date of Nov. 9, completion of Riverview Trail, a Campbell Middle School project scheduled for spring 2027, and a review of events including the Smyrna Holiday Market and Blanket Concert Series.

The Public Art Committee met Oct. 23, scheduled to vote on the Library Mural Design (2026-400) and the FY27 Work Plan for Public Art and ARTery (2026-406), with discussion items on the Sculpture Program, sidewalk mural materials and art in Riverview Park.

Keep Smyrna Beautiful met Oct. 13 on its 2027 budget presentation, a proposed change to grantee selection, strategic planning with UGA, a funding request from the PP Subcommittee and a Sibelco Glass update.

The Public Safety Technology Task Force held its initial meeting Oct. 22, scheduled to elect a vice chair and hear presentations on IT systems and police technologies from Dat Luu, Chief Keith Zgonc and Deputy Chief Mark Binicewicz.

Coming up

The License and Variance Board meets Oct. 28 in Council Chambers to consider LIC2026-023, a privilege license agent change for Rock Dawg Tavern at 730 Concord Rd SE, and public hearings on six variance requests: V26-087, V26-088 and V26-089 for construction and setback adjustments at 4150 Deerwood Parkway; V26-090 and V26-098 for a playground canopy setback and accessory structure at 3821 South Cobb Drive; and V26-091, a front setback reduction from 35 feet to 22 feet at 1369 Spruce Drive.

Smyrna agendas list $2.09M renovation contract, $756,000 Emory Site demolition; no minutes posted for recent meetings

Smyrna's Mayor and Council agenda for October 5, 2026 listed a contract award of up to $2,085,206.00 for interior renovations at 1088 Concord Road, along with public hearings on two ordinance changes. No minutes have been published for any of the seven meetings listed in the past two weeks, so the records reviewed here show what was scheduled for consideration, not what was decided.

October 5 Mayor and Council: renovation contract and two hearings

The agenda listed ATH2026-119, an award of RFP27-001 for interior renovations at 1088 Concord Road to Shamrock Building Systems, Inc., not to exceed $2,085,206.00, paid from 2022 SPLOST. That figure is an authorization ceiling stated on the agenda, not a payment.

Two public hearings were scheduled. ORD2026-013, a code amendment repealing Article XII Sec. 1201, was tabled from the September 21, 2026 meeting. ORD2026-014 would amend the Chapter 6 Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance to define Personal Improvement Services and set operational requirements for them.

The agenda also listed LIC2026-016, a pouring license for distilled spirits, beer and wine for Oenophile Institute LLC at 1295 W Spring St SE, STE 210, and consent items approving street closings for the Spooky Festival on October 16, 2026 and Girls Night Out on November 12, 2026.

Planning and zoning, license and variance boards

The Planning and Zoning Commission agenda for October 12 listed public hearings on ORD2026-013 and on ORD2026-015, a code amendment to Sec. 515 Townhome Standards, plus approval of the 2027 meeting calendar.

The License and Variance Board agenda for October 14 listed three setback requests: V26-081, to reduce the front setback from 35 feet to 25.4 feet at 1470 Whitfield Street; V26-082, to reduce the eastern side setback from 10 feet to 9 feet at the same address; and V26-086, to reduce the front setback from 20 feet to 16.5 feet at 1174 Drewsbury Court. The board was also to consider its 2027 meeting calendar under item 2026-366.

Parks and Recreation listing marked cancelled

The October 6 Parks and Recreation Commission entry is labeled "Cancelled," while its accompanying summary describes an agenda with manager reports and project updates on Tolleson Pool, the Rose Garden Pavilion and Playground Renovation, Riverview and 2025 SPLOST. That agenda listed Brinkley Park Turf Field work as starting November 9th and a Campbell Middle School project for Spring of 2027, and noted no votes, contracts or public hearings. The records provided do not establish whether the meeting was held.

Other meetings

The October 5 Pre-Council agenda review (PRE2026-032) covered the notice and agenda for that evening's Mayor and Council meeting, with no decisions, contracts or public hearings detailed.

The Keep Smyrna Beautiful Board agenda for October 13 listed a 2027 budget presentation, September financials, a proposed change to grantee selection, strategic planning with UGA, a funding request from the PP Subcommittee and a Sibelco Glass update.

The October 15 Committee of the Whole work session listed a new Public Access Defibrillation Program for the Fire Department, a Ga Power / Green Energy Project discussion, a Water Department discussion, an Organizational Plan for Athletics and Aquatics, and a funding request for a Master Plan proposal for Dr. Martin Memorial Park.

Coming up

On October 19, the Pre-Council Agenda Review meets in the Admin Conference Room to review the notice and agenda for the October 19 Mayor and Council meeting (PRE2026-034).

The Mayor and Council meets October 19 in the A. Max Bacon City Hall Council Chambers. Its agenda lists a contract of up to $756,000 for demolition and grading of the Emory Site at 3949 South Cobb Drive, and the purchase of Glock firearms and accessories for $64,905.00. Public hearings are scheduled on ORD2026-013 and ORD2026-015, with alcohol license hearings for ONE LUV SMOKE 'N VAPE (4924 S Cobb Dr) and Tang Man Man (2700 Cobb Pkwy SE). The agenda also lists a proposed roadway closure in Smyrna Market Village from King Street to Atlanta Road for a high school event.

Smyrna roundup: $2,085,206 renovation contract on council agenda, two meetings canceled

Smyrna's Mayor and Council was scheduled to consider a contract of up to $2,085,206.00 for interior renovations at 1088 Concord Road at its Oct. 5 meeting, along with two public hearings on ordinance changes and a pouring license. Minutes from that meeting have not been published, so the records reviewed here do not establish what the council decided. Two other meetings in the past two weeks were canceled.

Renovation contract at 1088 Concord Road

The Oct. 5 agenda listed ATH2026-119, an award of RFP27-001 for interior renovations at 1088 Concord Road to Shamrock Building Systems, Inc., not to exceed $2,085,206.00, paid from 2022 SPLOST. The same building appeared on the agenda for the Oct. 1 Committee of the Whole work session as a Public Works presentation item (COW2026-076); that work session was canceled.

No vote tally for the contract item appears in the material provided.

Alcohol rules and code amendments

Two public hearings were set for Oct. 5:

• ORD2026-013, a code amendment repealing Article XII Sec. 1201, tabled from the Sept. 21, 2026 meeting.
• ORD2026-014, which would define Personal Improvement Services and set operational requirements under the Chapter 6 Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance.

The agenda also listed LIC2026-016, a pouring license for distilled spirits, beer, and wine for Oenophile Institute LLC at 1295 W Spring St SE, STE 210. In consent items, street closings were listed for the Spooky Festival on Oct. 16, 2026 and Girls Night Out on Nov. 12, 2026.

Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission met Oct. 12 in Council Chambers for public hearings on ORD2026-013 (Article XII, Sec. 1201) and ORD2026-015, a code amendment to Sec. 515 Townhome Standards. The agenda also listed approval of the 2027 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting calendar. Minutes from that meeting have not been published.

Meetings canceled

The Oct. 1 Committee of the Whole work session was canceled. Its agenda had listed a legal discussion of the Golf Cart Ordinance with City Attorney Scott Cochran (COW2026-079), a Georgia Power / Green Energy project discussion (COW2026-077), Water Department discussion, a funding request for a Master Plan proposal for Dr. Martin Memorial Park (COW2026-081), and Parks and Rec items on athletics and aquatics organization. No votes or dollar amounts were listed on that agenda.

The Oct. 6 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting was also canceled. Its agenda had listed project updates on Tolleson Pool, the Rose Garden Pavilion and Playground Renovation, Riverview, and 2025 SPLOST; Brinkley Park Turf Field work starting Nov. 9; a Campbell Middle School project listed for spring 2027; and upcoming events including the Spooky Festival and Boo Map on Oct. 16, the Blanket Concert Series on Oct. 17, and the Smyrna Holiday Market on Dec. 5 and 6.

Coming up

Oct. 13 — Keep Smyrna Beautiful Board, Community Center. Agenda items include a 2027 budget presentation, September financials, strategic planning with UGA, a proposed change to grantee selection, a funding request from the PP Subcommittee, and a Sibelco Glass update.

Oct. 14 — License and Variance Board, Council Chambers. Public hearings on three setback requests: V26-081, reducing the front setback from 35 feet to 25.4 feet at 1470 Whitfield Street; V26-082, reducing the eastern side setback from 10 feet to 9 feet at 1470 Whitfield Street; and V26-086, reducing the front setback from 20 feet to 16.5 feet at 1174 Drewsbury Court. The board will also consider item 2026-366, approval of the 2027 meeting calendar.

Smyrna Council to weigh $480K fire truck, police SUVs; variance hearings set

Smyrna's Mayor and Council will consider several major purchases at its Aug. 17 meeting, including a $480,000 fire rescue truck and $182,036 for four police SUVs. The meeting agenda has been published, but minutes are not yet available, so no final decisions have been recorded. The council also has a placeholder item regarding King Street on its agenda.

Mayor and Council – Aug. 17

The council will vote on a consent agenda that includes a road closure for Jazz Under the Stars on Nov. 7, closing King Street from Bank Street to Stephens Street. Other items up for consideration:

• **Fire rescue truck:** Authorization to purchase a 2027 Ford F-550 for $480,000 from Ten-8 Fire and Safety, funded by the Vehicle Replacement Fund (ATH2026-093).
• **Parks equipment:** A budget amendment to increase Parks Maintenance by $55,788 for equipment at Campbell Middle School property (ATH2026-106).
• **Police vehicles:** A budget amendment to increase Police Vehicles by $182,036 for four Dodge Durango SUVs, plus $88,953.60 for outfitting (ATH2026-108).
• **King Street placeholder:** An authorization item regarding King Street (ATH2026-110) is listed but no details are provided.

The council also held a pre-council meeting on the same day to review the agenda and discuss the King Street road closure. That meeting was procedural, with no votes expected.

License and Variance Board – Aug. 12

The board held a public hearing on a variance request to reduce the southern side setback at 3928 Cloudland Drive from 12 feet to 10.5 feet (V26-072). It also considered approving minutes from its July 22 meeting. No minutes from this hearing have been published yet.

Keep Smyrna Beautiful – Aug. 11

The board reviewed routine business, including June financials and the 2026 strategic planning with UGA. It also discussed a Paper & Plastics Recycling Conference costing $1,700, an invasive species management item at $1,600, and a document shredding event scheduled for Sept. 19 at 9 a.m. The board approved minutes from its July 14 meeting. No major policy decisions were on the agenda.

Smyrna Tree Board – Aug. 19

The tree board discussed the Crafts and Drafts event scheduled for Oct. 24-25, 2026, and community development updates. It also approved minutes from its May 13 meeting. The agenda was procedural, with no financial items listed.

Coming up

• **License and Variance Board – Aug. 26, 6 p.m., Council Chambers:** The board will hold public hearings on eight variance requests, six of which relate to a new construction project at 2739 Fraser Street. Requests include allowing construction on a lot below minimum requirements, increasing impervious surface from 35% to 50%, and reducing front and side setbacks. Two requests for 3062 Dunn Street are also on the agenda.
• **Public Art Committee – Aug. 28, 10 a.m., A. Max Bacon City Hall:** The committee will finalize the FY27 Public Artwork Plan and review updates on traffic control boxes, a library mural, sidewalk murals, and a sculpture at Taylor-Brawner Park.

All meeting agendas and minutes are available on the city's website.

Smyrna council set to vote on $608,205 aquatic facility change order as late-July meeting outcomes await minutes

Smyrna's Mayor and Council were scheduled to adopt the 2026 millage rate and act on roughly $685,000 in vehicle and contract purchases at their July 20 meeting, but minutes from that session and other late-July meetings have not yet been published, so outcomes cannot be confirmed. The most consequential dollar item now on the table is a $608,205.67 change order for the Tolleson Aquatic Facility Project, scheduled for the August 3 council meeting.

Millage rate and council actions (July 20)

The July 20 Mayor and Council meeting agenda included the third public hearing and adoption of the 2026 millage rate (ATH2026-091). A separate second public hearing on the millage rate was also held that day at City Hall, 2800 King Street SE, with no vote scheduled.

Other items on the July 20 agenda:

• **Z26-004:** Rezoning of 4691 Camp Highland Road from GC to TD-Conditional for six single-family attached units.
• **ATH2026-093:** Authorization to purchase a 2027 Ford F-550 rescue truck for $480,000.
• **ATH2026-089:** Purchase of four Dodge Durango Pursuit SUVs for $182,036 plus outfitting.
• **CON2026-018:** Approval of a three-year contract for citywide fire system inspections to Cliff's Fire Extinguisher for $23,501.24 per year.
• A street closure extension for pedestrian access near Village Green was on the consent agenda.

Because minutes are not yet published, it is not confirmed which of these items were approved.

License and Variance Board (July 22)

The License and Variance Board was scheduled to hear two variance requests. No votes were scheduled; the board was to hear testimony only.

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

Committee of the Whole (July 30) — CANCELED

The Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for July 30 was canceled. It had been set to review the draft agenda for the August 3 Mayor and Council meeting (COW2026-066).

Public Art Committee (July 31)

The Smyrna Public Art Committee was scheduled to meet to select designs and artists for the ARTery Project murals. Agenda items included 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, and updates on Brush & Box Fest, the Library Mural, and Digital Art/Vinyl Projects. Minutes are not yet published.

Coming up

August 3 — Pre-Council Meeting (Admin Conference Room): Procedural review of the August 3 agenda. No substantive decisions scheduled.

August 3 — Mayor and Council Meeting (Council Chambers): Key items include:

• Change order for the 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.