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City of Smyrna Issue Sheet File Number: 2026-082 A Max Bacon City Hall 2800 King Street Smyrna, GA 30080 1 4 3 2 Agenda Date: 2/16/2026 In Control: City Council File Type: General ID Agenda Section: Consent Agenda Department: Administration Agenda Title: Approval of the Special Event Permit for the American Legion Post 160 to host the ‘Be the One: Legion Run’ on Saturday, May 23, 2026 from 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM with rolling road closures along the selected pre-approved race route. Citywide ISSUE AND BACKGROUND: The American Legion Post 160 (160 Legion Drive, Smyrna, GA, 30080) submitted an application to host the ‘Be the One: Legion Run 5K’ on Saturday, May 23, 2026. The applicant has agreed to begin the race at 7:00 AM to limit traffic disruption, with coning to begin at 5:30 AM and dismantling completed and all roads reopened as soon as possible, but no later than 9:00 AM. The road closures are as follows, with the left lane being requested to close, and the right lane remaining operational with the guidance and supervision of the Smyrna Police Department (see attached map for further details): START – Brinkley Park Legion Drive to Dunn Street Right on King Springs Road Right on Concord Road Right on Atlanta Road Right on Collier Drive Right on Dunn Street Left on Legion Drive – END In order to approve the race, City of Smyrna staff is requiring the following from the applicant (American Legion Post 160): Postcards should be dropped in mailboxes along the proposed route, notifying residents of the temporary road closure at least one month before the event Signage posted at each intersection along the route at least one week before the event