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May 19, 2025 
7:00 PM 
 
City of Smyrna 
Mayor and Council Meeting 
2800 King Street SE 
Council Chambers 
 
   Page 4 of 17 
Heather Marriott 
Marquetta Bryan 
Ryan Capaccio 
Desislava Tonkova 
William Sutton 
Rich McCoy 
Philip Dural    
 
 B. PRC2025-010 A Proclamation In Recognition of National Small Business Week and to 
Honor Businesses in Smyrna Celebrating 20, 25, 30-, 40-, 55- and 60-Year 
Anniversaries 
 
Mayor Derek Norton read and Andrea Worthy, Economic Development Director, 
presented the following proclamation: 
  
A PROCLAMATION 
BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SMYRNA 
In Recognition of National Small Business Week and to Honor Businesses in Smyrna 
Celebrating 20, 25, 30-, 40-, 55-, and 60-Year Anniversaries 
  
Whereas, the President of the United States has proclaimed National Small Business 
Week every year since 1963 to highlight the programs and services available to 
entrepreneurs through the U.S. Small Business Administration and other government 
agencies; and 
Whereas, this country's 32.5 million small businesses create nearly two out of three 
jobs in our economy, the City of Smyrna supports and joins in this national effort to 
help America's small businesses do what they do best - grow their business, create 
jobs, and ensure that our local communities remain as vibrant tomorrow as they are 
today; and 
Whereas, in 2025, the following small businesses in Smyrna are celebrating 20 years 
in our community: The Realty Group (Graciela Vizcarra), Mitchell Metals, Woodchase 
Academy, Dr. Gary Weichbrodt MD, Fischer Orthodontics, Big Bear Construction, 
Maya Weston Company, ProCare Cleaners, Humphries and Company, UUA Printing, 
Heads R' Us Barbershop; and 
Whereas, in 2025, the following small businesses in Smyrna are celebrating 25 years 
in our community: Northwest Speakers & Equipment, Atlanta Coffee Supply Group, 
Arkle Veterinary Care, Tay'Maar Hair Salon, Jennifer's Nails; and 
Whereas, in 2025, the following small business in Smyrna are celebrating 30 years in 
our community: BT Income Tax;and 
Whereas, in 2025, the following small businesses in Smyrna are celebrating 40 years 
in our community: Atlanta Road Body Shop, Ron McCleave - State Farm Insurance, 
The Herb Shop; and 
Whereas, in 2025, the following small business in Smyrna is celebrating 55 years in 
our community: Sparkles Smyrna; and 
Whereas, in 2025, the following small business in Smyrna is celebrating 60 years in 
our community: Lillie Glassblowers; and 
Whereas, during National Small Business Week, the City of Smyrna acknowledges 
and celebrates the achievements made by all small businesses, including those 
celebrating significant milestones in our community; NOW, 
Therefore, I, Derek Norton, Mayor of Smyrna, do hereby proclaim May 4 through May 
10, 2025 as National Small Business Week in Smyrna and a week of recognition for 
all the small businesses in Smyrna, and encourage all city residents, officials, and staff 
to acknowledge and support the small businesses in our community.