Ward 3 / City of Smyrna Update May 2026
Our Ward 3 City Council Member, Travis Lindley, recently sent out his City Update. Below are highlights from his report:
2026 has been off to a busy start for the Jonquil City!Tolleson Pool Replacement – Coming Spring 2027
Update: Construction is Underway! Contractors are working throughout the site, and the project is following the timeline for delivery to the city next Spring.
Concept Art
You may follow updates on the pool replacement on the city website. We are excited about what is to come!
Potential vision of the Tolleson Pool site after completion of construction.
Downtown Redevelopment Committee – Concept Approved by Mayor and Council (9-acre downtown site)
Over 13,000 residents engaged in the downtown redevelopment planning process and participated in various ways that drove the final concept adopted by the Mayor and Council. We are proud of the historic resident engagement and look forward to the next steps. The crucial information garnered from public engagement yielded general use, such as the upcoming Jonquil Mile, Chapel restoration, Chapel Green, downtown parking, infrastructure upgrades – all have culminated in a grand plan for Smyrna’s future!
You may learn more about the concept in the graphics included below. For more information, please visit the City website. We have posted and will continue to post information as the effort moves forward.
The Jonquil Mile Connects Redevelopment
Creating 2+ Acres of Green Space
Vision for Chapel Green
Background: The Downtown Redevelopment Advisory Committee held its first meeting in May 2025. We anticipate a master plan RFP going live by year end; at that time, we anticipate much interest from the development community. More to come!
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
Progress Throughout Smyrna
Downtown Splash Pads & Bathrooms – completed and open (operational May 1st)
River Line Park Splash Pad / Playground – open on May 1st
Tolleson Park Trail Bridge Replacement – completed and open
Rose Garden Park Pavilion & Playground – replacement coming soon
Library bathrooms – completed!
Former GA Power Building/City Hall Annex – work to begin shortly on remodel, with Water Department, Human Resources and City IT services to relocate to the annex. The building will have a large community room as well.
South Cobb Drive Improvements – planning continues for the portion of South Cobb Drive between Concord Road and Windy Hill Road.
New Downtown Parking Lot – open for use
Campbell Middle School/Park Complex – planning & construction pending
Traffic Calming / Traffic Calming Committee
The Traffic Calming Committee met in May, 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 55 locations and calming measures. If you have a concern in your neighborhood, please reach out!
Coming soon: Hawthorne Avenue Pedestrian Railroad Crossing
CSX has accepted the proposed plan, and City Council has approved the first of its kind pedestrian railroad crossing in Smyrna. The crossing will provide for safer passage through the area, with a dedicated sidewalk and gates. This location was chosen for the upgrade because of its connectivity with Campbell High School and Smyrna Elementary. Coming soon!
Belmont Infrastructure Project (Pierce, Adams, Belmont areas)
Planning is underway to install storm water infrastructure, curbing and sidewalks on Pierce Avenue, Davis Drive, Belmont Avenue, and Adams Drive. Initial designs should be to city officials in the coming weeks; the next step will be funding the project. Most of the area was annexed into the city by the Georgia Legislature in 2023.
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 .
General FYI: 2025 City Council Ward Map
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 2026 Budget Adopted & In force
Financial Health: AAA Bond Rated
The total 2026 fiscal year budget equals right at $113 million. We anticipate the 2027 fiscal year budget to be $121 million.
I’m proud to serve as the Chair of the City’s Budget Committee and work hand in hand with committee members and our City Finance Director and team. The city is in sound financial standing.
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 – Karen Douglas, Brown Circle
Parks and Recreation - Tobi North, Park View
Housing Authority - Lem Ward, JD, Williams Park
Downtown Development Authority – Ron Davis, Williams Park
Jim Carmichael – Downtown Redevelopment Advisory Committee
Dan Styf - Downtown Redevelopment Advisory Committee
Andre Gomez - Downtown Redevelopment Advisory Committee
Michael Hatcher - Downtown Redevelopment Advisory Committee
Jeff Meadows - Downtown Redevelopment Advisory Committee
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:
The City of Smyrna maintains 177.22 miles of roads within the city limits. This year, 22.41 miles will be repaved.
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.
