Denise Black

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Arcade | Georgia Municipal Association

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Denise is currently a council member for the City of Arcade.

As of September 4, 2025, Denise Black did not have a website or any information online.

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Ron Smith

Ron is a Georgia native and a resident of Arcade since 1993. He and his wife, Karen, have two grown children and one grandchild. Ron has a BBA in Accounting from Georgia State University and is employed as a Controller for an aircraft parts manufacturer in Athens, GA. Along with 45 years experience in the manufacturing industry, Ron also served in the U.S. Army as a sergeant attached to a combat engineering battalion from 1969 to 1971.

Ron is currently serving as Mayor Pro-Tem on the Arcade City Council. He has been on the council for 13 years.

As of September 4, 2025, Ron Smith did not have a website or any information online.

Ron is a Georgia native and a resident of Arcade since 1993. He and his wife, Karen, have two grown children and one grandchild. Currently he is serving Arcade as Mayor Pro-Tem; Chairman of the Legal Committee; and member of the Police Committee and has been on the Arcade City Council for 13 years. Ron has a BBA in Accounting from Georgia State University and is employed as a Controller for an aircraft parts manufacturer in Athens, GA. Along with 45 years experience in the manufacturing industry, Ron also served in the U.S. Army as a sergeant attached to a combat engineering battalion from 1969 to 1971.

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