🌱 Smyrna-Vinings Patch: What You Need To Know Today (Wed, Jan 25)

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But first, today's weather:

Rain and a thunderstorm. High: 62 Low: 34.

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Here are the top stories in Smyrna-Vinings today:

1. Keri Hilson to headline Atlanta Hawks Pride Night (WSB Atlanta)
2. Dunwoody urges human trafficking prevention ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. Atlanta police investigate multiple car break-ins in Grant Park (WSB Atlanta)
4. James Beard Awards 2023: Atlanta Restaurant and Chef Semifinalists (Eater Atlanta)
5. Invesco expects delay on Atlanta headquarter relocation (The Business Journals)
6. Atlanta mayor says to Sandy Springs, 'as we thrive, all cities thrive' ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
7. Recipe: Gypsy Kitchen's Olive Oil Cake ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
8. The Battery has events for just about everyone this February and March ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
9. Fyve By Joins Georgia Tech's Advanced Technology Development Center's Accelerate Portfolio (Metro Atlanta CEO)
10. Don\'t Miss Atlanta Blooms This March and April! (Metro Atlanta CEO)
11. Livingston Restaurant + Bar Reopens Feb. 1 (Metro Atlanta CEO)
12. Up 45%: West Cobb County home prices have soared since the pandemic (The Business Journals)
13. 8 Limited Edition Valentine's Day Treats That Will Make Your Heart Skip a Beat (MDJOnline.com)
14. Atlanta officer requests murder case be moved to federal court (FOX 5 Atlanta)
15. Dexter Axle Co. to shut down Georgia facility - Atlanta Business Chronicle (The Business Journals)
16. Magazine article drew back the curtain on Buckhead’s original estate (MDJOnline.com)
17. DeKalb DA requests independent prosecutor in deadly shooting at planned Atlanta police training site (FOX 5 Atlanta)
18. Georgia 'braintrust' to pursue hydrogen energy opportunities (Atlanta Business Chronicle)
19. DICK YARBROUGH: Cobb legislators bipartisan approach a reminder of what used to be (MDJOnline.com)
20. Gov. Kemp to deliver 2023 State of the State Address at Georgia Capitol (FOX 5 Atlanta)
21. Cobb County weather forecast for Wednesday, January 25, 2023 (Cobb County Courier)
22. 'Cop City' is now a national story, Georgians have runoff election fatigue – WABE (WABE 90.1 FM)
23. Severe storms possible as heavy rain moves into metro Atlanta area Wednesday morning (WSB Atlanta)
24. Fox Theatre's Fox in a Box exhibit (Cobb County)
25. Xebia Acquires Another Polish Software Firm (GlobalAtlanta)
26. Poverty is rising in suburban Atlanta school districts, according to federal youth census data ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
27. Grieving family of Georgia police officer starts nonprofit Gotcha Covered Blankets (FOX 5 Atlanta)
28. Republican Cobb commissioners vote under protest, dispute account of last meeting (MDJOnline.com)
29. Cobb Republican commissioners vote, contest meeting minutes (East Cobb News)
30. New Cobb school board chair wants to build bridges (MDJOnline.com)

Today in Smyrna-Vinings:

From my notebook:

• Georgia Theatre: "🪩 Grab your tickets for Gimme Gimme Disco on Thursday! 🪩 🎟🎟🎟 link in bio!" (Georgia Theatre via Instagram)
• Georgia Theatre: "Grab tix for @sustoisreal on 2.2! 🤩 🎟🎟🎟 link in bio" (Georgia Theatre via Instagram)
• Georgia Theatre: "Grab tix now! @jameson.tank with Angelics and The Ocho this Saturday! 🎟🎟🎟 link in bio" (Georgia Theatre via Instagram)
• Friends of Smyrna Library: "Only Three More Days! Friday, January 20 - Friday, January 27 Smyrna Public Library, 100 Village Green Circle Front Desk on First Floor For each can or box of shelf-stable food brought to Smyrna Library, the library will waive $2 in over..." (Friends of Smyrna Library via Facebook)
• Georgia Theatre: "Catch @kendallstreetcompany w/ @hedonistas.music and @thefruteband on 1/27!! 🚐 🎟🎟🎟 Link in bio!" (Georgia Theatre via Instagram)
• City of Smyrna, GA Government: "The Smyrna Public Library will hold a Food for Fines event January 20-27 at the Smyrna Public Library (100 Village Green Circle). For each can or box of shelf-stable food brought to Smyrna Library, the library will waive $2.00 in overdue..." (City of Smyrna, GA Government via Facebook)
• Friends of Smyrna Library: "Check out the new books released this week. https://libraryaware.com/2Q2M3S" (Friends of Smyrna Library via Facebook)
• City of Smyrna, GA Government: "Just another reminder that Wards 3 & 6 are holding a joint Town Hall meeting TONIGHT Jan. 24 from 7:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the Community Center in the Magnolia Room (2200 Village Green Cir SE, Smyrna GA 30080). Council updates from Counc..." (City of Smyrna, GA Government via Facebook)
• Smyrna Elementary PTA: "Today is Spirit Night from 2-5pm at FruiTeA Bubbles! Join us there (300 Village Green Cir Suite 112, Smyrna) in support of Smyrna Elementary and enjoy delicious bubble tea and sweet treats! @fruiteabubblescafe #bubbletea #supportpta #smy..." (Smyrna Elementary PTA via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, King Valley: "Please help support the oldest Boy Scout troop in Cobb County! - Chartered 99 years ago, Troop 1 sells pine straw each year to raise funds to send ALL Troop 1 Scouts to summer camp as well as pay for many other outings and requirements f..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Belmont: "The person I had lined up to remove my sectional canceled and my new couch is be - I being delivered today! I believe it needs to be taken apart because it came in two pieces. Willing to pay and can have dumb couch." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Oakley Downs: "Looking for someone to do backyard cleanup. - Google isn’t providing promising hits. Any recs?" (Nextdoor)
• Communications Manager AikWah Leow, Cobb County Government: "Combatting teen vaping & opioid abuse - Want to know more about teen vaping & opioid abuse? Join Medical, Public Health, and Law Enforcement Professionals on Thurs. Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. to discuss the impacts of and how to protect your chil..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Hickory Hills: "Please consider buying your spring pine straw from our Scout Troop. - All three of my sons are Scouts. For over 99 years, our Troop has been proudly sponsored by Log Cabin Sunday School & Church. We have been serving scouts in the Vini..." (Nextdoor)
• Georgia Department of Public Safety, Georgia Department of Public Safety: "Traffic Advisory. - 6:49pm- All lanes are back open 5:03pm-985 is shut down at the 985/85 split and all traffic is being diverted to 85 due to a plane making an emergency landing. Will update as new information is provided." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Highlands of West Village: "ATTENTION!! - Dog owners!! Please Don’t put your doggie poop In people trash cans the trash men don’t like that especially when it’s only poop bags in the can use the poop can that’s around west village Thank you" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Waterford: "Atlanta man shot and killed outside Taco Mac in Cobb County was on lunch break with suspect - https://fox5atlanta.com/news/shooting-near-taco-mac-cobb-county" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Belmont: "Good afternoon neighbors, last night my little cat ran out the house and she is now lost, we can not find her I'll appreciate it if you'll please let me know if you see her. - Her name is Chita, and she is around 8 months old. We are so ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Vinings Pointe: "There is a loose black horse on the side of Cochran Mill Road. - #chattahoocheehills" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Oakdale: "Let's go for a walk, chat, and make friends. - See our group ( Smyrna Vinings Walk). Sunday, 1/29, 11 am. Cancelled if raining. https://m.facebook.com/groups/1072933240232384/ https://facebook.com/events/s/bob-callan-trail-battery-area-..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Covered Bridge Townhomes: "I am looking for a small breed puppy to adopt. - Please share any info?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Smynings: "Hello neighbors, - Are there any parents/students who are having issues at Smyrna Elementary? Just asking as a concerned parent…." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Forest Hills: "Help save Oscar! - Only 7 days left before Dekalb animal shelter starts euthanizing 150 dogs to create more space. 💔💔💔He has spent half of his life in a shelter and only 3yo 😢 My name is Oscar and I have been in the shelter for 506 ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Gregory Manor: "Lost Dog! - My dog Chance just escaped from my backyard around 9am so is probably close. my cell is 314-665-6979. Thank you!" (Nextdoor)

Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you soon.

— Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel

About me: The original Pirate Queen and QA engineer for Patch. Did you know that this week I have worked at least two fourteen hour days? This sprint has been nuts and the engineering team has been keeping me hopping non-stop. I'm exhausted and very close to needing a vacation.

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