Mayor and Council Meeting - A. MAX BACON CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS — Minutes
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October 06, 2025 7:00 PM City of Smyrna Mayor and Council Meeting 2800 King Street SE Council Chambers Page 2 of 12 Aye: 6 – Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Gould, Councilmember Oglesby Nay: 0 – None Absent: 1 – Councilmember Lindley 5. Mayoral Report A. Recognition of Smyrna Little League 8U Blue 2025 State Champions Citywide Mayor Derek Norton thanked those who attended the State of the City address this past Tuesday. It is available to watch online. The Birthday Celebration was successful and well attended with 25K – 35K people in attendance. Special thanks to Jennifer Bennett, Parks & Recreation staff, Public Safety, Public Works, etc. The Hispanic Heritage Celebration was heavily attended with new vendors. And this afternoon, he attended the Cobb Chamber’s Public Safety Appreciation and Luncheon where several members of the Smyrna team were honored. Mayor Derek Norton made a special recognition for the second consecutive year the Smyrna Little League 8U State Champions. This is only the second team in history to go back-to-back. Coaches: Mike Lowe, Alan Nix, Scott Phelan, Marquis Fuller Players: Jack Norton, Palmer Han, Mills Kalin, Shep Lowe, Tate Nix, Jude Phelan, Rueben Randle, AJ Gordon, Maddox Holden, Lawson Barnes, Zayne Fuller, Logan Harris Coach Mike Lowe stated that the support from the community makes their jobs easier. The whole journey started mid-August of 2024. Out of 130 kids, these 12 were selected by their coaches to represent the 8U Smyrna Little League. II. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS Public comment during this portion of the Agenda must be limited to matters on the Agenda 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 Hearing - Five (5) Minutes 6. Proclamations and Presentations A. PRC2025-034 Proclamation in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month Ward 2 Councilmember - Latonia P. Hines Councilmember Latonia P. Hines read aloud and presented the following proclamation: A PROCLAMATION By the Mayor of the City of Smyrna In Recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month October 2025 Whereas: National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed in October each year to promote screening and prevention of breast cancer; and