Background
III, Charles Augustus Smithgall, was born on July 19, 1942 in Atlanta. Son of Charles Augustus and Celestia (Bailey) Smithgall.
III, Charles Augustus Smithgall, was born on July 19, 1942 in Atlanta. Son of Charles Augustus and Celestia (Bailey) Smithgall.
Bachelor of Science, Georgia Institute Technology, 1965. StudentWharton School, 1966, Colorado State University, 1970, Harvard Business School, 1975. Vice president Holder Construction Company, Atlanta, 1970-1975, Chattanooga Cable TVCo., 1976-1978, Southmedia Company, Atlanta, 1978-1979.
Sales executive Turner Broadcasting System, Atlanta, 1979-1981.
President WCNN Radio, Atlanta, since 1981. Area chairman United Way, Atlanta, 1974-1975.
Chairman Big Heart Award Banquet, Atlanta, since 1981.
Vice president Holder Construction Company, Atlanta, 1970—1975, Chattanooga Cable television Company, 1976—1978, Southmedia Company, Atlanta, 1978—1979. Sales executive Turner Broadcasting System, 1979—1981. President WCNN Radio, since 1981.
Served to 1st lieutenant United States Army, 1968-1970.
Area chairman United Way, Atlanta, 1974—1975. Chairman Big Heart Award Banquet, since 1981. Member of Georgia Technology Alumni Association (trustee since 1981), Atlanta Chamber C. (membership committee 1973-1974), Harvard Business School Alumni Club, Piedmont Driving Club (Atlanta).
Married Sally Griffitts, September 5, 1970. Children: Charles, Meghan Griffitts.