Visiting The Past
1977
November 24, 1977: Joyce Reagan (member of Smyrna H & G Soc.) was chosen Cobb County's Teacher of
the Year by the Smyrna Federated Woman's Club.
October 20, 1977: Smyrna's Sherry Reavis has been elected to head the Georgia Recreation & Parks
Society's Fifth District. Ms. Reavis, presently assistant director for the Smyrna Parks and Recreation
Department became the first woman commissioner In the Society's history.
November 3, 1977: Of the 8976 registered voters in Smyrna, 3449 or 38% voted in the recent city election.
Frank Johnson was elected Mayor. CounciImen elected were: Jim Tollison, Ward 1; Bill Darby, Ward 2;
Jerry Milles, Ward 3; Jim Hawklns, Ward 4; Jack Shinall, Ward 5; Elbert Colson, Ward 6, and Rem
Bennett, Ward 7.