🌱 CCPD Two-Year 100% Homicide Solve Rate + Officer Involved In Crash

Hey, everybody! I'm back with your new edition of the Smyrna-Vinings Patch newsletter. Follow along for everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Some rain and a thunderstorm. High: 75 Low: 46.

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

1. The Cobb County Police Department announced that it has solved 100 percent of 62 homicides that have happened in the county over the last two years. According to Chief Stuart VanHoozer, the average solve rate nationally is around 54 percent. VanHoozer credited the dedicated detectives working the cases and community support for solving the cases. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. Officials reported that a Cobb County police officer was involved in a car accident with another driver down the road near Marietta. The incident reportedly happened around 7 a.m. on Thursday morning, and the officer was reported to have sustained minor injuries while the other driver's condition is currently unknown at the time of this writing. Police are investigating the cause of the crash. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
3. It's almost spring break! If your kids are looking for something fun to do, Smyrna Parks and Recreation will be offering Spring Break Youth Musical Theatre Camps from Apr. 3 to 7 at the Smyrna Community Center. Children in grades K through 2 will be working on a production of "Sleeping Beauty," while grades 3 through 6 will perform in "The Wizard of Oz." Get more details and registration information at the link. (City of Smyrna, GA Government via Facebook)

Today in Smyrna-Vinings:

• Parent's Night Out At Smyrna Community Center (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day is Kali, a medium-sized brindle/white female pit bull. She's three years old and waiting for her new forever family at the Cobb County Animal Shelter. (Cobb County Courier)
• Come explore five of Smyrna's beautiful private gardens with Keep Smyrna Beautiful's self-guided Garden tour! Tickets for the tour are $20 in advance and $25 the day of the event, which will take place on Saturday, May 6. (City of Smyrna, GA Government via Facebook)
• Millions of pets are waiting for new homes around the United States, including many pets waiting for adoption at shelters and rescue organizations in and around the Smyrna-Vinings area. For those looking for a new furry family member, here's a list of adoptable pets in the local area, including cat pair Charlie and Sooty, Lola, Bach, and more. (Smyrna-Vinings Patch)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you around.

— 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.