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Special Called Meeting of the Mayor and Council - Millage Rate Public Hearing #1 — Minutes

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July 14, 2025 
8:30 AM 
 
City of Smyrna 
Mayor and Council Meeting 
2800 King Street SE 
Council Chambers 
 
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Mayor Norton shared that this all came about with a simple text from Chris Green from 
Budweiser. And after City staff took over, it became a huge success. 
  
Mayor Derek Norton adjourned the July 14, 2025 Special Called Meeting of the Mayor and 
Council – Millage Rate Public Hearing #1 at 8:39 AM.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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