2026-01-12 January 12, 2026 Mayor and Council Meeting Minutes - FINAL
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January 12, 2026 7:00 PM City of Smyrna Mayor and Council Meeting 2800 King Street SE Council Chambers Page 8 of 8 of violent criminals...immigrants or otherwise. I once witnessed an ICE workplace raid on Concord Rd. with the building of Bentley Park. The raid was frightening, depraved, and immoral - just plain wrong. I am asking you to pass a resolution to oppose and keep these sanctioned masked marauders, known as ICE, out of the city. Protect our neighbors, protect our community. History has its eyes on us. 12. Ward and Staff Reports Councilmember Glenn Pickens – Thanked those who came to the joint wards 1,3, & 6 town hall last weekend. Councilmember Latonia P. Hines – Black History Month will be a Taste of BHM program. It will be 100 years of celebration of Black history and contributions of black citizens in this nation. The Cobb NAACP MLK Jr. program will be on Monday, January 19. The Ward 2 meeting will be held on January 22, 2026 in Council Chambers. LiveSafe Resources – the only domestic violence shelter in Cobb County – has a woman of achievement recognition, and Laura Norton, Mayor Norton’s wife, is one of the nominees this year, as well as Kathy Young, a former council member. Councilmember Travis Lindley – Thanked those who attended the joint town hall. In his time with the Council, he has hosted over 20 meetings. Earlier today, there was Traffic Calming Committee meeting. Councilmember Charles Welch – Reminder: this weekend is the KSB Community Cleanup. Councilmember Susan Wilkinson – Wished all a happy new year. She recognized Paul Osburn for jumping in during this difficult time. Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Tim Gould – There was a Traffic Calming Committee meeting earlier today. Lots of goof information was provided. Councilmember Rickey N. Oglesby, Jr. (via City Clerk Heather Peacon-Corn) – Has a town hall tomorrow at 7:00 PM at the training center. He also invites all to attend his new Indigo Room restaurant. 13. Adjournment Mayor Derek Norton adjourned the January 12, 2026 Mayor and Council Meeting at 7:32 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