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2026-05-04 May 04, 2026 Mayor and Council Meeting Minutes - FINAL

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May 04, 2026 
7:00 PM 
 
City of Smyrna 
Mayor and Council Meeting 
2800 King Street SE 
Council Chambers 
 
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Councilmember Latonia P. Hines attended the Jonquil Jog. It was an amazing event. 
She thanked all who organized it - Laura Norton, Stacey Scott, Patrick Tadeschi, and 
Jennifer Bennett.  
  
Councilmember Susan Wilkinson thanked all of the volunteers who participated in 
the Smyrna Garden Tour. She thanked the homeowners who were willing to do the 
work and show off their gardens.  
  
Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Tim Gould said two weekends ago, the Georgia 
Preservation Foundation held a Georgia Ramble. It is a tour of historic homes in the 
area. Smyrna also hosted an Education Town Hall with two Cobb County board 
members.  
  
Councilmember Rickey N. Oglesby, Jr. announced the 2nd Annual Juneteenth 
Festival on June 19 starting at 6:00 PM. He also mentioned that he will be visiting 
Woodland Brooks subdivision on Wednesday at 6:00 PM for a Q & A. He also 
encouraged Ward 7 citizens to vote early to minimize long waits.  
  
Heather Peacon-Corn, City Clerk, reminded all that early voting is taking place right 
now at Smyrna First Baptist Church, Monday – Friday from 7 a – 7 p. This Saturday 
will be the last Saturday to early vote at the church. 
  
Mr. Oglesby stepped down from the dais to speak as a citizen. He stated that 
exciting things are happening next Wednesday at his restaurant, the Indigo Room. 
The VP of the Grammy’s will be doing a Q&A session at 6:00 PM. There will be 
some Trump Administration folks in attendance as well. He announced that the 
Indigo Room will also be part of the 31 Days of Jazz. The Indigo Room is located at 
821 Concord Road, Suite C.  
 
13. Adjournment 
 
Mayor Derek Norton adjourned the May 4, 2026 Mayor and Council Meeting at 7:25 PM. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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