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2025-10-20 October 20, 2025 Mayor and Council Meeting Minutes - FINAL

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October 20, 2025 
7:00 PM 
 
City of Smyrna 
Mayor and Council Meeting 
2800 King Street SE 
Council Chambers 
 
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and/or dog poop which was raised in the 311 app. Though it was an HOA issue, city staff 
assisted and took care of it even though it was not staff responsibility.   
 
James McCkay, 6212 Pineview Lane, stated that many from his community was at last week’s 
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. When Smyrna had annexed Riverview Rd. he was 
thrilled to see Smyrna investing in the park land along the Chattahoochee River. It was 
suggested at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting that they did not do their due 
diligence when purchasing their properties. The due diligence they performed was realizing the 
investment that the City of Smyrna was doing and being entrusted to perform.  
 
Pam Barton, 1700 Hyssop Blvd, offered to get a list of all the issues. They all use 311 app. 
She put in a submission on September 5. Received a message three weeks later, but it was 
then closed with no answer. From East-West Connector to S. Cobb Dr.to Riverview is awful. 
They all want to invest in this city. Many are young homeowners.  
 
Corenza Morris spoke again to say that the support he receives from the city is really positive. 
At the end of month, they will have a 5-year celebration at 4585 S. Cobb Dr. Mayor Pro Tem 
Tim Gould recommended he reach out to Andrea Worthy, Economic Development Director, to 
connect with the Smyrna Business Association.  
 
Natane Eaddy, 6050 Liatris Street, stated that constituent services are not as positive as they 
believe. She expressed appreciation for hearing them at this meeting and offering a future 
meeting.  
 
Tina Gawri, 1532 Purple Coneflower, stated that she first moved into the neighborhood 2.5 
years ago. She attended Councilmember Oglesby’s ward 7 meeting when they spoke about 
traffic and safety at Riverview and Veterans Memorial. Turning left is terrifying.  
 
12.  Ward and Staff Reports 
 
Councilmember Glenn Pickens thanked the Parks & Recreation staff for putting on 
an awesome Spooky Fest. 
  
Councilmember Latonia P. Hines stated that Rose Garden had a great fall festival. 
She also thanked Mayor for the Day August Baklini. 
  
Councilmember Charles Wlech thanked all who came out this past Saturday for the 
Keep Smyrna Beautiful clean up event. 
  
Councilmember Susan Wilkinson thanked those who attended the Chateau Walk 
subdivision HOA meeting.  
   
Mayor Pro Tem Tim Gould congratulated again Campbell Metro Softball.  
  
Councilmember Rickey N. Oglesby Jr. reminded all of the Jazz Under the Gazebo 
event sponsored by the Smyrna Public Safety Foundation. He also mentioned that 
people can purchase a ticket for a public safety member to attend.  
  
Jill Head, Deputy City Clerk, announced that there is a Special Election for Public 
Service Commissioner. Early voting is available in several locations, and that 
information can be found on the Cobb County Elections website. Smyrna is hosting 
early voting October 27-31 from 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM at the Taylor Brawner House on 
Atlanta Road. The drop box is located inside the house and available during voting 
hours. Election Day is November 4.