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March 02, 2026 
7:00 PM 
 
City of Smyrna 
Mayor and Council Meeting 
2800 King Street SE 
Council Chambers 
 
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This item was approved on the Consent Agenda. 
 
 D. 2026-082 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 7:00 AM – 9:00 
AM with rolling road closures along the selected pre-approved race route. 
Citywide 
 
This item was approved on the Consent Agenda. 
 
III. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION 
Public comment during this portion of the agenda must be limited to matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council. No 
subject may be acted upon by the City Council unless that subject is on the agenda and is scheduled for action. If you wish 
to be heard, please sign up with the City Clerk, come to the podium when called by the Mayor, state your name and address 
for the record and make your remarks. The time allotted for each speaker is as follows: Public Comment - Three (3) 
Minutes  
 
11.  Public Comment 
 
12.  Ward and Staff Reports 
 
Councilmember Glenn Pickens thanked Councilmember Latonia P. Hines and the 
committee for the Black History Month event.  
  
Councilmember Latonia P. Hines thanked council for their support for the Black History 
Month event and other events. This year’s celebration marks 100 years with a “Taste of 
Black History.” There were samplings, and Chef G. Garvin of Food Network fame was the 
guest judge. Two vendors were named Best All-Around: World Renown Catering 
and Myers Gourmet Kitchen. The People's Choice was Aunties House. She also reminded 
all about the Women's History Luncheon on March 27th.  
  
Councilmember Travis Lindley echoed Councilmember Pickens’ thanks to Councilmember 
Hines.  
  
Councilmember Susan Wilkinson thanked Councilmember Hines and the staff that helped 
put it together.   
  
Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Tim Gould expressed kudos to Councilmember Hines for 
the successful Black History Month celebration. He also announced the Campbell High 
School Girls’ Varsity Basketball playoff game for the Elite 8 will be played tomorrow night 
against Lowndes High at 6:00 PM. 
  
Councilmember Rickey N. Oglesby, Jr. congratulated Councilmember Hines and the 
successful Black History Month event. It was an event that brought great caterers, 
restaurateurs, and the community together. He also expressed congratulations and 
encouragement to Smyrna spring athletes as they begin their seasons.  
  
Mike Jones, City Administrator, stated that as an Air Force Veteran, he would like to 
remind everyone to keep those who are serving abroad in their thoughts and prayers.  
 
13. Adjournment 
 
Mayor Derek Norton adjourned the March 2, 2026 Mayor and Council meeting at 7:26 PM.