The nine member governing board is appointed by the governor for four year terms. The Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources serves as long as he/she holds the position of Commissioner.  The board sets policies for the Park, approves the budget and reviews and approves any proposed new development to ensure that it is consistent with the Park’s goals.   

The Regular Meeting of SMMA is usually the third Monday of the month at 1:00 pm at Evergreen Conference Center, with committee meetings at 11:00 pm. Please call 770-498-5611 to confirm time and place of meeting.

governing board

• Mark Baxter, Chairman
• Greer Johnson, Vice Chair
• Chris Clark, Commissioner, Dept. of Natural Resources
• Brent Brown
• William Chappell
• Michael Pentecost
• Ray S. Smith, III
• Joan Thomas
• Carolyn Meadows

directors 

• G. Curtis Branscome, C.E.O.                                   770-498-5611
• Gail Durham, Executive Asst., Director of Finance  770-498-5611
• Bob Cowhig, Director of Planning & Development   770-498-5714