Mayor and Council Meeting - A. MAX BACON CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS — Minutes
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March 03, 2025 7:00 PM City of Smyrna Mayor and Council Meeting 2800 King Street SE Council Chambers Page 3 of 9 • Leila Denmark – Oldest Practicing pediatrician when she retired, one of the first women pediatricians in Atlanta • Diahn McCurdy – Started the Diahn answering service in the early 1960’s • Mattie Lou Clowers – African American school teacher in Cobb County, Spelman College graduate • Louise Lindley Harper – Part of the efforts during WWII as a member of the Rosie the Riveter group B. 2025-106 Campbell High School Educational Foundation Update from Dr. Parin Chheda, Foundation President Citywide Dr. Parin Chheda Campbell High School and Educational Foundation History – The Campbell High School (CHS) Educational Foundation provides supplemental funds to invest in educational programs and ensure student academic achievements at CHS. They are committed to providing opportunities that bring the school and community together to invest in the education of the largest student body in Cobb County. Their goal is for every student to find their way forward successfully, whether that includes college or a trade. The real world is unforgiving and our students deserve to face it with the education to succeed, whichever path they choose. They raise funds through the Jonquil Jog and the Annual Golf Tournament. One quarter of the funds raised goes to the endowment. Dr. Chheda’s personal biography – Spartan class of 2003, Valedictorian, AJC Cobb County Scholar Athlete of the Year. Earned BS in Neurobiological Sciences as well as his medical degree from University of Florida. He completed his family medicine residency at the University of California San Diego and his fellowship in palliative and hospice care at the VA in West Los Angeles. He currently works at Kennestone Hospital and teaches medical students, etc. at several local hospitals. He is married with three boys (ages 7, 4, & 2). He feels so strongly about giving back to CHS because the lessons learned 20 years ago are still used today. His Neuroscience background enables him to see things through a lens of how students learn. He wants students to learn and leave high school with all the advantages available to them. He wants students to be able to come twice a year to update the Mayor and Council. He thanked all who have participated. Alumni weekend is this October. Campbell AP Scholars Program – provides opportunity for high performing students. April 21 is the Annual Golf Tournament, and May 3 is the Jonquil Jog. 7. Community Development Items 8. Privilege License and Show Cause Hearing A. LIC2025-018 Privilege License New Request – Package (Beer) – 2445 Cobb Pkwy SE, Smyrna, GA 30080 - Cousins Brothers BBQ DBA C&B BBQ with LaDawn Bernadette Moran as agent. Ward 1 Councilmember - Glenn Pickens Joe Bennett, City Administrator, provided the following background: