🌱 Attorney General Talks County Map + Vinings Library To Reopen

Welcome back, Smyrna-Vinings! I'm here in your inbox today to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

A shower and thunderstorm. High: 68 Low: 39.

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

1. The Georgia attorney general's office released a statement on the Cobb County Board of Commissioner's amended redistricting map. The unofficial opinion released by the office said that the attorney general believes the map isn't legally binding, but the office can't start a lawsuit and would need to wait for an appropriate party to refile a withdrawn case before getting involved. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Consitution)
2. Cobb County Public Library officials announced that the Vinings Library will reopen on Monday, Jan. 23. The library was closed for repairs due to a burst sprinkler line in December. You can visit the website for more information about Vinings Library hours, events, and resources. (Cobb County Government via Facebook)
3. The Aline Wolfe Center and Therapy Pool in Smryna will likely be closed until sometime in March. The Wolfe Center was one of three county buildings that suffered damage from frozen, burst pipes in December. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Today in Smyrna-Vinings:

• The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee At Campbell High School (7:00 PM)
• Karaoke At Varners Restaurant And Tavern (10:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Whether you are looking for your dream home or simply keeping up with the housing market, this list is for you! Here's a roundup of recently listed open houses in and around the Smyrna-Vinings area, including a three-bedroom, three-bathroom townhouse and a four-bedroom, three-bathroom brick house. (Smyrna-Vinings Patch)
• Lace up your running shoes because registration is now open for the second annual Noonday Shanty 5K & 10K! The race will take place on the Noonday Creek Trail in Kennesaw on Saturday, March 25. (Cobb County Courier)
• If you need your COVID-19 or influenza vaccine, now is your chance to get it! The Superior Court of Cobb County will offer the vaccines on Monday, Jan. 23, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the courthouse in Marietta. (Cobb County Government via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update!

— 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.