Tim Gould
Smyrna City Council
Ward 6
October 2022 - Newsletter
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Hello Ward 6 Residents and Friends –
Summer wrapped up with our oldest, Abbie. kicking off her GA Tech career in August. Judy and I are beyond proud to have a Yellow Jacket in the family!
Jack is easily managing the new 100% parental attention with his older sister no longer at home!. Junior year at Campbell HS is in full swing with an endless list of social and school projects.
Judy's work as Commissioner of the GA Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities remains impactful particularly considering the current challenging times. She maintains the title of hardest working person I know!
If you caught the Mayor's State of the City address, you heard the long list of projects, committee work, staff efforts and non-profit activities all across the City.
As always, please reach out via email or cell with questions, comments, updated, etc.
I do my best to respond in a timely manner. If I am delayed in responding, please poke me again!
Thank you.
Tim
tgould@smyrnaga.gov
678-631-5311
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October is a Busy Month!
Check out active listings on City website - click here
Smyrna Birthday Celebration - Music and Fireworks!, Smyrna Market Village, Saturday 10/9 5pm
Hispanic Heritage Celebration - Second Annual! - Saturday 10/15
Secrets of Smyrna - Hosted by Smyrna Arts Council. A fantastic walk through Smyrna history (almost 100% true!) with famous Smyrna characters from the ages. Click for more info
Bulk Trash Amnesty Day - 10/22
Crafts & Drafts Days! Sat & Sun, 10/29-30, Smyrna Market Village
Ward 6 and Ward 3 Town Hall - On Wednesday 11/16 @ 7pm City Hall. Join Council Member Travis Lindley and me at our upcoming Town Hall discussion along with City Staff providing updates.
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Smyrna Birthday Celebration - 150 yrs old! |
Check out the parking and event schedules on city website or facebook page!
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Traffic Calming Around Ward 6 |
New pedestrian activated crossing signs have been installed on Campbell Rd near CMS.
An online town hall was recently held to discuss potential Ridge Rd improvements. Key take-aways: Improve traffic light timing at Atlanta Rd and Ridge (Cobb County controlled traffic signal); City engineering approved stop signs on Ridge Rd and Cedar Cliff Drive, Improved cross walk and activated lighting at Creatwood Trail & Ridge, and significant striping & signage at entrances of Vinings Glenn neighborhoods. Continued input and suggestions from residents are helpful.
King Spring Rd - plans for improved cross walks, pedestrian activated lights, and sidewalk are underway, all near Tolleson Park. A raised pedestrian cross-walk will be installed near Brinkley Park.
First section of sidewalk on Collier Dr was completed recently. Working to secure right of way for next phase. Vinings North Trail sidewalk - working with engineering and public works on a potential plan
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New Smyrna 311 - Report Issues Easily and Quickly |
Want to report a pot hole, code issue, damaged sidewalk or any other issue? Try our new Smyrna 311 app, an easy and fast way to report a problem the City staff.
The process is easy, fast and efficient. Your request is routed to the right staff person for attention. As always, send me an email for assistance
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Redistricting - Council Ward Map Changing |
It is time to update the Council Ward map! The map boundaries need adjustment to achieve similar population numbers and adhere to the Voting Right Act ensuring racial balance in each Ward. The firm of Butler Snow analyzed 2020 Census Data to recommend the new Ward map. Final Council vote is tonight (10/3). If passed, new maps will go into effect Jan 1, 2023.
Ward 6 will adjust slightly. The neighborhoods of Westchester Commons and Lois Point are moving to Ward 7 (Council Member Wheaton). Residents near Griffin Middle School, Delmar Gardens, and south-side of Mill Pond Rd, Welcome to Ward 6 - Best Ward in the City!
Visit City website and search for Ward Maps
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New City Website! Check It Out! |
The City's new website launched a few weeks ago with quick access to updated content and easy to use layout.
City Staff worked hard updating the structure, design, and feel.
Check it out!
Let me know if you see any content needing updating.
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Property North of Reed House - Future Park! The City purchased the 5.4 acres on Atlanta Rd just north of the Reed House using SPLOST Funds for future use as a year round park and potential aquatics / gymnastics park. I am thankful this land will be preserved for community use. Staff is developing preliminary concepts to bring forward to community for discussion and input. Stay tuned!
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Council Committee and Task Force Work |
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Town-Home Standard Design Committee |
Council passed new town-home design standards seting minimum guidelines for future projects, helping ensure new town-homes are appealing now and will reamin so in future years. As Smyrna grows, we want a diverse range of housing stock all with the quality our community expects. The council committee providing input to staff was chaired by Travis Lindley and consists of myself and Corkey Welch. |
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Fanny Williams Legacy Project |
We are working with a talented group of residents and community members to create a permanent memorial to honor Fanny Williams including a forward looking design keep alive her remarkable life lessons. I have the pleasure of chairing the committee and serve with Lewis Wheaton and Latonia B Hines. An RFQ to the artist community will go out in coming weeks. An experienced group of metro Atlanta based historians and designers are providing guidance to help ensure the final design is outstanding. Expected completion near end of 2023 |
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Downtown Redevelopment Design Task Force |
The downtown park re-design is well underway and on schedule. Completion is expected mid 2023. If you have time, walk near the Community Center to check out the work. The Mayor formed a committee of citizens with content expertise and council members to work through variety of park design ideas and concepts. Committee consists of Chair Travis Lindley, myself and several council members along with Shawn Murphy, Chuck Young, and Stephanie Eaddy. Pond & Company is assisting in design and community input process. |
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Helping ensure Pedestrian and Traffic Safety remains a priority for the Mayor and Council. The committee, Chaired by Travis Lindley and made up of Susan Wilkinson and myself is focusing on traffic calming solution all across the city. Please reach out with ideas or areas of concern. Thank you!
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Arts & Cultural Task Force |
The Arts & Cultural Task Force consisting of many talented art organizations and enthusiasts around our great city with the aimed at creating a more cohesive and vibrant art scene right here in Smyrna. Stay tuned for more info! The Smyrna ART-ery design and implemenation plan is underway!
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Short-Term Rental Committee |
City completed and passed a new Short Term Rental ordinance (VRBO, Air BNB, etc.) to help maintain quality of life for our residents and allow property owners to rent their property with low neighborhood impact. Committee consisted of Chair Glenn Pickens (Ward 1), Lewis Wheaton (Ward 7), and myself. Next steps: City staff will implement the licensing and registration system before end of fiscal year. |
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I am fortunate to chair this long standing committee focused on supporting all Smyrna area schools and ensuring the City is doing our part ensuring Smyrna schools are successful. Committee members include Council Members Lewis Wheaton (Ward 7) and Susan Wilkinson (Ward 5) |
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Finance Committee is charged with providing oversight and guidance of City budget management. Chaired by Council Member Travis Lindley (Ward 4), Committee consists of Dr Lewis Wheaton and myself. We are pleased the City recently received a AAA bond rating again and held millage rate steady at 8.99 mills unchanged since 1991 |
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Smyrna Circulatory Task Force |
A talented group of citizens are working as part of the Circulatory Task Force to address mobility in and around the city. Dr. Wheaton is a co-chair of that task force which will discuss a National Science Foundation Grant, GA Tech collaboration, and 2021 goals. City Councilman Lewis Wheaton, Co-Chair Tracy Rathbone Styf, Rep. Teri Anulewicz, Doug Stoner, Danena Gaines |
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Chief Roy Acree Retires, Brian Marco named new Chief |
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Cheif Roy Acree recently retired after 30 plus years of service with SFD. Roy's career was marked with amazing accomplishments leading one of the best fire departments in the state and one of the few City level Emergency Management Agencies.
Congrats to Brian Marco for his appointment as SPF Chief on August 15th Brian is a remarkably talented and accomplished leader. We're luck to have him on our team!
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HOA Meetings - Need A Location To Hold An Annual Meeting?
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Upcoming HOA or Community Meeting? Contact me if you want to reserve a room at the Community Center or City Hall. I'm happy to attend with City Staff to provide updates, hear concerns, and answer questions. |
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City Calendar and Links to Video Feeds: Website
Department of Environmental Services: website
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Smyrna City Council, Ward 6 |
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Mayor Pro Tem, Ward 6
Smyrna City Council
2800 King Street
Smyrna, GA 30080
678-631-5311 - office
404-313-8504 - city cell
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