Mayor Norton delivers the State of the City on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. at the Smyrna Community Center. Registration in advance is required but, but open to all. Register at https://cobbgacoc.wliinc15.com/events/Smyrna-Area-Council-9796/details / Registration closes on July 26.

In his inaugural State of the City address, Mayor Derek Norton will share updates on city-wide developments, a 2020 year-in-review, and plans for the future. After only a few months in office, Mayor Norton faced difficult decisions and immeasurable challenges as the COVID-19 pandemic struck the City of Smyrna. He led residents through the hard times by being open and communicative about the City's approach and plan to keep businesses and the community safe.

Prior to becoming Mayor, Derek was elected to the Smyrna City Council in 2015 and represented Ward 1 for four years. He has served on several local boards and committees in the City including the Board of Directors for Keep Smyrna Beautiful and the Smyrna Business Association, the Executive Committee for the Smyrna Vision initiative, and served three terms as president of the Afton Downs Homeowners Association.

Registration Information:

This is a free event on behalf of the City of Smyrna and the Cobb Chamber. However, registration is required to reserve your seat at the program. Walk-up registration and admission will not be permitted.

Registration closes at noon on July 26th. Please note this is an evening program, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be served.

To attend virtually, please tune into the Chamber's Facebook page.