Issue Sheet AGR2026-004

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City of Smyrna
Issue Sheet
File Number: AGR2026-003
A Max Bacon
City Hall
2800 King Street
Smyrna, GA 30080 
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Agenda Date: 3/02/2026
In Control: City Council File Type: Agreement
Agenda Section:
Formal Business
Department: Police Department
Agenda Title:
 Authorize the closure of the City of Smyrna jail facility, authorize an intergovernmental 
agreement with Cobb County regarding housing Smyrna jail inmates and authorize the 
Mayor to sign and execute all related documents. 
Ward 3 Councilmember – Travis Lindley
ISSUE AND BACKGROUND:
 After analysis, the City has decided to close its jail and work towards a plan to repurpose the 
facility. 
Smyrna jail inmates will be housed at the Cobb County detention center pursuant to the 
terms of an intergovernmental agreement with Cobb County Sheriff’s Department and Cobb 
County. 
This is similar to the operation of other Cobb County cities. 
RECOMMENDATION / REQUESTED ACTION:
Authorize the closure of the City of Smyrna jail facility, authorize an intergovernmental 
agreement with Cobb County regarding housing Smyrna jail inmates and authorize the 
Mayor to sign and execute all related documents.