Tenth Edition: Summer 2025

Ward 3 Update

I hope this update finds you well and enjoying what has been a busy summer. 

We have much going on in our great city, and I am excited to share this quick update on Ward 3 business. 

So far, the highlight this summer has been welcoming an American Icon, the Budweiser Clydesdales, to the City of Smyrna. 

Tolleson Pool Replacement – Coming Spring 2027

Update: Work continues to clear the site of the old pool and prepare the site for the new world class aquatic facility. 

The City Public Works Department has demolished the 57-year-old pool to make way for our new city pool. 

We anticipate more information, including the timeline and new design, in the coming months. You may follow updates on the pool replacement on the city website. We are excited about what is to come! 

Downtown Redevelopment Committee  (9-acre downtown site)

The next public engagement meeting to be held on Monday, August 18th @ 5:30 pm. Please plan to attend, as the public engagement meetings have been most helpful!

Background: The Church Redevelopment Advisory Committee held its first meeting in May. The multiyear process is officially underway, and we anticipate the selection on a master plan designer before the end of summer. Public engagement will begin this fall and run for a year. 

Mayor Norton called for the creation of a taskforce of residents to start the process of determining the best use for the redevelopment of the current First Baptist Church site. First Baptist Church has voted to sell their current campus and move to a new location and building on Atlanta Road near the Reed House. The City of Smyrna will purchase the current campus and work to redevelop the site. 

Advisory Committee Members:

· Travis Lindley,  City Council / Committee Chair

· Harrison Aiken, Ward 1 Appointee - Kimley - Horn, Civil Engineer 

· Natalie S. Woodward, Ward 2 Appointee - Warshauer Woodward Atkins, Attorney

· Dan Styf, Ward 3 Appointee - DS Healthcare Strategies, President

· Wayne Wright, Ward 4 Appointee - Self Employed, Consultant

· Randy Jordan, Ward 5 Appointee - RW Jordan LLC, Owner

· Chad Koenig, Ward 6 Appointee -  Cushman & Wakefield, Executive Director

· Kim Jones Snipe, Ward 7 Appointee 

· Jim Carmichael, Carmichael Funeral Home -  Carmichael Funeral Home, Owner

· Susan Harlan, Vickery Hardware - Vickery Hardware, Owner

· Andre Gomaz, stakeholder

· Michael Hatcher, stakeholder

· Corey Ingram, stakeholder

· Jeff Meadows, stakeholder

· Jenne Sashittal, stakeholder

· Sam Wesselschmidt, stakeholder

We have had much public engagement thus far, far exceeding what we expected. We are pleased to see so much excitement around the redevelopment of the property. 

Engagement Statistics: we had 2,082 responses to the online survey (89% are residents) and we had 250+ attendees (1,500 comments) at the community visioning meeting.

For more information, please visit the City website. We have posted and will continue to post information as the effort moves forward. 

I hope you can join us August 18th!

Progress Throughout Smyrna

Tolleson Park Trail Bridge Replacement – coming soon

Rose Garden Park Pavilion & Playground – replacement coming soon

Riverview Park Trail – work to start soon

Library bathrooms – ongoing upgrades 

Creatwood Park – renovations complete and dedicated!

Village Green Restrooms & Splash Pad Expansion – ongoing 

Windy Hill Road Project – Essentially Completed (Finally!)

The epic Windy Hill Road project has come to a close. Minor finishing touches and some punch list work will be completed over the next few months, but all major work is now completed. 

Traffic Calming / Traffic Calming Committee 

The Traffic Calming Committee is expected to meet next in October, with the committee and city staff continuing to make significant progress citywide on traffic calming measures. We have completed the original target list and are now working on requests that have come directly from residents throughout the city. We have completed over 50 locations and calming measures. If you have a concern in your neighborhood, please reach out!

Prescription Drug Take Back at Smyrna Fire Station (Atlanta Road)

Do you have expired or unused prescription drugs? Want to dispose of them safely? 

You can drop them off at the Smyrna Fire Station on Atlanta Road. Please do not flush them down the toilet, wash down sink or place in the trash.

City Website & Social Media: Get Updates

To keep up with the latest city news, please follow the city on Facebook. The city website serves as a great resource as well. City website link: https://www.smyrnaga.gov/

Code Enforcement Dashboard

Have questions on something you see in your neighborhood? 

Our Code Enforcement Dashboard may be found under the Community Development page on the City’s website: https://www.smyrnaga.gov/departments/departments/community-development-economic-development/code-enforcement .

As a result of the 2022   council redistricting process, above is the current council map. Ward 3 is   among the largest wards in the city. To check your voter registration, please   visit: https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/

City of Smyrna 2025 Budget Adopted  & In force 

Financial Health: AAA Bond Rated

The total fiscal year budget equals   right at $113 million. 

I’m   proud to serve as the Chair of the City’s Budget Committee to work hand in   hand with committee members and our City Finance Director and team.   Collectively, we can report the city is in sound financial standing. 

Reminder: 2025 Quarterly Joint Ward Meetings – First Sunday of Each Quarter 

Sunday, October 5th, 4:30 pm @ City Hall – Joint Ward Meetings with Wards 3, 6 & 1

Please plan to come and hear what’s going on in Ward 3. I’m proud that we will have executed and held over 24 townhall meetings in the last 5 years – thanks to those of you who have attended!

Ward Appointments – Our Neighbors

As the Ward 3 Council Member, I am honored to appoint several Ward 3 residents to posts representing Ward 3:

Planning & Zoning - Keith Bentley, Williams Park

Hospital Authority – Scott Hancock, Park View

Keep Smyrna Beautiful - Matt Anderson, Glen Rose

Parks and Recreation - Tobi North, Park View  

Housing Authority - Lem Ward, JD, Williams Park

Downtown Development Authority – Ron Davis, Williams Park

Jim Carmichael – Church Redevelopment Advisory Committee  

 Dan Styf - Church Redevelopment Advisory Committee 

Andre Gomez - Church Redevelopment Advisory Committee 

Michael Hatcher - Church Redevelopment Advisory Committee 

 Jeff Meadows - Church Redevelopment Advisory Committee 

Projects Completed & Promises Kept! 

As always, I want to thank the residents of Ward 3 for allowing me to serve as your Council Member. We have much coming to Smyrna over the next few years and we have a bright future.

Community Outreach

I have received many emails and calls from residents in Ward 3, and with the help of our great city staff, we have been able to timely address issues as they come in throughout the Ward. If I can be of assistance, please feel free to reach out to me. 

Upcoming Events? (Civic clubs, HOA meetings, etc.)

Please let me know if you would like me or any other member of city staff to attend a meeting or event – we are always happy to join you and update you on city business. 

I am also happy to host your HOA meeting at City Hall. 

Smyrna Fact: 

Based on 2024 data the projected population for the City of Smyrna is 59,261.

Constituent Services 

It is my honor to serve you and this ward. If I can be of assistance, please let me know. 

Please feel free to contact me with questions, concerns, or ideas. 

My email is tlindley@smyrnaga.gov and my phone number is (678) 631-5308.