🌱 Brief City Council Meeting + $20 Million For County's Public Safety

Good morning, friends. It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Smyrna-Vinings Daily — here to impart everything that's fit to print about what's happening in the community.

But first, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sunshine. High: 67 Low: 46.

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

1. The Smyrna City Council held a brief council meeting on Monday in City Hall. During the meeting, the council issued a proclamation honoring National American Indian Heritage Month. The proclamation was read by Councilwoman Latonia Hines. The consent agenda was also approved during the meeting. (Cobb County Courier)
2. The Cobb County Commission has allocated $20 million for public safety pay and recruiting efforts. The funds are coming from the county's federal American Rescue Plan Act funds. Cobb County's public safety department's have a vacancy rate of 12 percent. The plan prioritizes current staff first. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. Gas prices in Cobb County are trending down as families prepare for Thanksgiving travel. Cobb County's prices are 11 cents lower than they were in October. The average price of gas in Georgia is currently $4.49 per gallon. The lower price of gas has been attributed to an increase in supply. (Yahoo)

Today in Smyrna-Vinings:

• Thanksgiving Make & Take Crafts At Smyrna Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Pop Up Life - Businesses On The Go At White Label Creative Space (Noon)

From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Smyrna-Vinings area to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Smyrna-Vinings Patch)
• The Smyrna Police Department has provided the community with a list of travel and shopping safety tips. Have a safe holiday season. Click for the full list of safety tips. (City of Smyrna, GA Government via Facebook)
• The City of Smyrna will be hosting Coming Home for the Holidays on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 5:00 p.m. near City Hall. (City of Smyrna, GA Government via Facebook)

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

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.