🌱 Cobb Co. Toddler Shoots Herself + Smyrna Traffic Shift + Cobb CERT

Good morning, friends. It's Thursday in Smyrna-Vinings and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

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Now, today's weather:

A stray afternoon t-storm. High: 89 Low: 63.

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

1. Two tragic incidents involving children accessing loaded guns have occurred in metro Atlanta within two days. On Monday, a 7-year-old boy died after being shot at a DeKalb County gas station, resulting in his father's arrest on charges of second-degree murder and child cruelty. On Tuesday, a child under two years old fatally shot herself with a gun found in a Cobb County home, leading to the arrest of Conrad Carrington Clark on charges of involuntary manslaughter, reckless conduct, and possession of a firearm by a felon. These incidents highlight the serious issue of child access to firearms, with charges varying for gun owners in such cases, as revealed in a 2022 report by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. (Subscription: Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2. A traffic shift in Smyrna on Windy Hill Boulevard opened to traffic on Thursday, Sep. 7. For two weeks advance warning signs have been in place, and the bridges on Windy Hill Road are now open. This traffic shift will replace crossovers at Ward Street, Beaver Creek Road, and San Fernando Drive/Burbank Circle, with the crossover at Old Spring Road remaining open temporarily but closing later in the construction period. (City of Smyrna, GA Government via Facebook)
3. Down the road, Cobb's Emergency Management Agency is offering free training for Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) members throughout September, October, and November. The 24-hour instruction aims to prepare volunteers for crisis situations, and once trained, they will have opportunities to assist the community. The training will occur on three consecutive Saturdays during each of these months, covering different topics, and participants must complete all three classes. More information and registration details can be found here. (Subscription: Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Today in Smyrna-Vinings:

Thursday, September 7

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

From my notebook:

• Smyrna Parks and Recreation is hosting a Halloween PJ Party on Oct. 6 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Smyrna Community Center. This event is designed so parents can have a night out while their kids, aged 4-12, enjoy Halloween activities and treats. Registration is required, click the link to learn more. (Smyrna Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• If you recycle, make sure all glass going to Smyrna Recycling Center is food-grade. This is the only type of glass they recycle. (Keep Smyrna Beautiful via Facebook)
• Heads up house hunters, a slew of open houses are being planned in and around Smyrna-Vinings. Click the link to learn more. (Smyrna-Vinings Patch)

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That's it for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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.