SMYRNA, Ga. — The Smyrna City Council addressed various community matters during its March 17 meeting at A. Max Bacon City Hall, including zoning requests, budget amendments and major city projects.
Mayor Derek Norton presided over the meeting, with six council members in attendance. Councilmember Susan Wilkinson was absent.
The meeting began with Campbell High School’s football team being recognized for securing the highest number of college signings in Cobb County this year. Fire Chief Brian Marcos also updated the Smyrna Fire Department’s strategic plan.
The council approved two zoning requests. The first, for a 1.86-acre property at 1464 Spring Street, rezoned the land from R-15 to MU-Conditional, allowing for a mixed-use development including a church, a single-family home and artist studios. The second request rezoned a 1.21-acre property on Dixie Avenue from MU to LI-Conditional, permitting new industrial development.
Budget amendments and authorizations were passed, including an additional $12,000 in funding for the city’s Heritage Celebrations. The council also reclassified the Public Safety Systems Administrator position, transferring it from the Police Department to the IT Department.
The council approved a $1.2 million contract for engineering services to develop the Tolleson Park Aquatics Center, a project funded by the 2022 SPLOST. An additional $7,500 was allocated for playground repairs, adjusting the American Rescue Plan Act budget to cover the necessary upgrades.
Council members approved several event-related requests, including the annual Crawfish Boil, set for May 3-4 at Market Village, and road closures for street improvements and pedestrian-friendly initiatives. King Street will be closed on weekends from March 14 to Nov. 2 to enhance the pedestrian experience at Village Green.
Residents had the opportunity to voice their concerns during the public comment segment. The meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m., with Norton thanking the community for its engagement. The next council meeting is scheduled for early April, with further discussions expected on city development projects.
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