🌱 Childhood Cancer Awareness Month + Georgia Country Music Fest

Hello, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this warm morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Pleasant with clouds and sun. High: 86 Low: 69.

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

1. Yesterday, Mayor Derek Norton issued a proclamation recognizing September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, in partnership with the Mighty Millie Foundation. Norton made this designation with the goal of increasing awareness of childhood cancer and supporting Smyrna families affected by the disease. The Mighty Millie Foundation was started to fund research in honor of Millie Mracek, who passed away in 2021 at 3.5 years old after a battle with cancer. (City of Smyrna, GA Government via Facebook)
2. Down the road in Marietta, the Georgia Country Music Fest will take place this Labor Day weekend at Jim R. Miller Park. The event will feature over 30 of the country's hottest musical artists, including Turnpike Troubadours, Cody Jinks, Koe Wetzel, Jamey Johnson, and more. Tickets are still available online, and the schedule can be found here. (Georgia Country Music Fest)
3. Cobb County Firefighters have announced several new dates for upcoming Fall CPR classes at the Cobb County Safety Village. This three-hour course will teach citizens when to call 911, how to give CPR, how to use an automated external defibrillator, and how to relieve choking. The first session is on Sep. 7 — registration and class information can be found online. (Cobb County Government)

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Today in Smyrna-Vinings:

Thursday, August 31

• Preschool Storytime At Smyrna Public Library (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• After reaching record highs in 2022, nationwide rates of catalytic converter thefts appear to be on the decline for the first half of 2023. In Georgia, catalytic converter thefts have decreased by 14.57 percent from 2022, though rates are still up over 3,211 percent from 2019. (BeenVerified)
• Bookworms, save the date: Friends of Smyrna Library is hosting its latest Book Club meeting on Tuesday, Sep. 5 to discuss "Good Eggs" by Rebecca Hardiman. Enjoy gathering with fellow book lovers to discuss this heartwarming story. (Friends of Smyrna Library via Facebook)
• Smyrna Elementary PTA is hosting a "Heritage & Community Helpers Night" on Thursday, Sep. 7 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. The event will spotlight resources in the community and share diverse heritages through food, music, and cultural celebrations. Click the link to sign up. (Smyrna Elementary PTA via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• Welcome to South Cobb Festival - Mableton Edition (September 2)
• Art in the Park—Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 2-4, 2023 (September 2)
• Kids Mindfulness Yoga Class ✨ (September 7)
• The Transition Network - Prospective and New Member Dinner (September 13)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with another 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.