Mayor and Council Meeting - Council Chambers - 08/03/2026

The City of Smyrna, Georgia held a Mayor and Council meeting on August 3, 2026, where several procurement and contract-related items were discussed. The council approved a resolution to designate Smyrna as a Bee City USA affiliate, emphasizing environmental sustainability efforts. They also authorized Georgia Power to acquire a permanent easement from the city for underground power service installation to support the new Talison Aquatics facility, with the mayor authorized to execute related documents. A proposed purchase of a rescue vehicle for the fire department was tabled to a future meeting for further review. Additionally, the council approved an amendment to the 2022 SPLOST project budget for ADA compliance and related improvements, authorizing the mayor to sign necessary documents. Public comments included concerns about the city's contract with Flock for surveillance cameras, discussing privacy and constitutional issues, which the council addressed by affirming internal controls and law enforcement support for the technology. The meeting concluded with council and staff reports and no further procurement actions.