🌱 20 Residents Displaced + School Bus Stop-Arm Cameras

Hello, everybody! I'm back with your new edition of the Smyrna-Vinings Daily. Here's what you need to know about what's happening in town today...

First, today's weather:

A p.m. t-storm in spots. High: 85 Low: 67.

Here are the top three stories in Smyrna-Vinings today:

1. We are reporting an update on yesterday's reporting of the Smyrna apartment complex fire: a total of 20 residents have been displaced by the fire at 1901 Old Concord Rd. on Sunday morning. Thankfully, none of the 20 residents were harmed during the fire. The Cobb County Fire Department continues to investigate the cause of the fire. (CBS46)
2. Libre Initiative distributed gift cards at Smyrna's La Mexicana supermarket on Sunday to support local families during recent inflation. The gift cards were distributed by officials and volunteers while educating residents on different economic issues impacting the community. Georgia's inflation is reportedly higher than the national average. (CBS46)
3. Cobb County Schools will continue adding stop-arm cameras to school buses. Currently, more than 60 of the district's buses possess cameras. The district has been attempting to educate county drivers on student safety. The new stop-arm cameras will spot drivers that fail to adhere to student safety measures. (WSBTV)

Today in Smyrna-Vinings:

• Infant & Toddler Storytime At Smyrna Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Food Truck Tuesdays At Taylor-Brawner Park (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you searching for a new job or considering a career change? Click to view a list of Smyrna and Vinings area employers hiring for a variety of open positions. (Smyrna-Vinings Patch)
• Georgia gasoline prices continue to decline. The average price of gasoline in Cobb County is now $3.58 per gallon. (Cobb County Courier)
• In case you missed it: Friends of Smyrna Library will be hosting a Book Sale for Children & Young Adults on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. Proceeds will directly support a new Wonderbook Collection for Youth Services. Mark your calendar. (Friends of Smyrna Library via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.