🌱 City Of Smyrna Phone Line Problems + Cobb County Lifesaver Award

Hi all! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Smyrna-Vinings Daily, filled with all the local news you need to know right now. Follow along for the latest.

Now, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy with a t-storm. High: 82 Low: 69.

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

1. The City of Smyrna announced yesterday that its government offices are experiencing phone service issues. As of the time of publication, the issue has not been resolved. Until service is restored, residents are asked to contact government offices via email; instructions can be found in the announcement. (Cobb County Courier)
2. Love the music of Motown, classic pop, and rock? Jukebox Giants: Motown & More! is headed to the Strand Theatre, just a short drive away in Marietta, from Aug. 12-21. Tickets can be purchased at the Strand box office, via phone (770-293-0080), or online. (Cobb County Courier)
3. Cobb County first responders have received the Lifesaver Award after helping a local parent resuscitate his son. A Cobb 911 operator and members of Cobb Station 21 were recognized for their efforts on Jan. 2, when a 13-year-old boy stopped breathing and did not have a pulse. Emergency Communications Officers Emily Mistrella assisted the father in conducting basic CPR as Station 21 was dispatched to the scene; the first responders then restarted the teen's heart via defibrillation and other lifesaving measures. (East Cobb News)

Today in Smyrna-Vinings:

• Committee Of The Whole Meeting At A. Max Bacon City Hall, HR Training Room (6:30 PM)
• Free ESL Level Assessment Session For Adults At Tillman House Resource Center (7:00 PM)
• High-Energy, Low-Impact, Yoga-Inspired Workout At American Legion - Smyrna Post 160 (7:10 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Smyrna Police Department is offering a free women's self-defense class from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sep. 13, 14, 20, and 21. There are 20 spots available; if you are interested and want to sign up, please email Andrea Boyes at aboyes@smyrnaga.gov. (Smyrna Police Department via Facebook)
• Many companies in and around Smyrna and Vinings are looking to hire. Visit the link for the latest local job openings. (Smyrna-Vinings Patch)
• Feeling sushi tonight? Check out Moneyinc's list of "The 20 Best Sushi Restaurants in Atlanta, GA in 2022," which includes eateries across the metro. (Moneyinc)

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— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer 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.