🌱 Air Quality Alert In Cobb + Juneteenth Event In Marietta

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Now, today's weather:

Beautiful with sunshine. High: 83 Low: 57.

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

1. Cobb County and the Atlanta metro area are under an orange air quality alert beginning today, Friday, Jun. 9. According to the National Weather Service, "Under Code Orange conditions, the outdoor air quality is likely to be unhealthy for some people. Children, people who are sensitive to ozone, and people with heart or lung disease should limit prolonged outdoor exertion during the late afternoon or early evening when ozone concentrations are highest." An exceptional early wildfire season in Canada, combined with prevailing weather and wind systems along the eastern seaboard, is sending wildfire smoke south across the eastern United States and down into Georgia. It's unclear how long the smoke will linger, and national, state, and local environmental agencies are advising caution heading into the weekend. (11Alive.com WXIA)
2. Juneteenth events in Cobb County this year include a walking tour of the Marietta City Cemetery, organized by the Marietta History Center and led by History Center Director Amy Reed. The tour will take place on Monday, Jun. 19 at 6:00 p.m. and will feature African Americans "who became leaders in our black community fighting for equality and civil rights." According to the History Center and the Cobb County NAACP, the walking tour will be a rain-or-shine event and will include walking on gravel and uneven pathways, so anyone interested is advised to dress and prepare accordingly. (East Cobb News)
3. New Smyrna City Councilwoman Kathy Young, who was unanimously approved to take over the Ward 7 council seat made recently vacant after the resignation of Lewis Wheaton, has begun making her mark on local politics. Some of the issues brought before Young and other council members included the upcoming fiscal year's budget, the design for the Fanny Williams memorial, and council pledges towards LGBTQ and racial equality. (Cobb County Courier)

Today in Smyrna-Vinings:

Friday, June 9

• Adult Crafting Day: Paper Quilts At Smyrna Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Tweens: Creativity Club At Smyrna Public Library (3:00 PM)
• Studio 1 Events DJ - Karaoke At Red And Terry's Timbers (9:00 PM)
• Adult Game Night At CCB Filmz Studio (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Smyrna invites you to the downtown concert and greenspace dedication on Saturday, Jun. 10 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.! Bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy an evening of 80s music from Electric Avenue. (City of Smyrna, GA Government via Facebook)
• Smyrna Parks and Recreation has announced an upcoming Fourth of July-themed Cookie Decorating Class! This event will take place on Saturday, Jul. 15 at the Smyrna Community Center from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Learn more or register here. (Smyrna Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• Smyrna Police are hiring! Pay adjustments for certified detention center personnel are included. (Smyrna Public Safety Foundation via Facebook)

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— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager 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.