🌱 Cobb County Building Reopens + Vietnam Veteran Gives Back

Hello, everybody! It's Wednesday in Smyrna-Vinings and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Occasional rain and a t-storm. High: 70 Low: 43.

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

1. One of the three Cobb County buildings that were closed last week due to water damage from burst pipes is set to reopen. The West Cobb Senior Center will reopen today, Wednesday, Jan. 4. The other two damaged county buildings are still closed with no word yet on when they will reopen. For residents who have items reserved at the Vinings Library, items will be available for pickup in Smyrna at the Lewis A. Ray Library. (11Alive.com WXIA)
2. A Vietnam veteran is working to give back and advocate for fellow veterans through his work with a local program. Cobb County local Dan Hydrick works with the Cobb Veterans Accountability and Treatment Court, an outreach program that helps veterans in the community who have substance dependency or mental health issues. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. A new workspace down the road in Austell opened at the end of the year. Austell CoWork offers a variety of resources for startups, remote workers, and other South Cobb professionals who want to rent a workspace by the day or by the month. (MDJOnline.com)

Today in and around Smyrna-Vinings:

• Crafting Delectable French Toast - Cooking Class By Classpop!™ At Schoolhouse Brewing, Marietta (1:00 PM)
• Soundcheck Music Bingo At Varners Restaurant And Tavern (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• A new year could mean a new home for you! Check out this roundup of houses that have recently hit the real estate market in the Smyrna-Vinings area, including a three-bedroom, two-bathroom ranch-style house and a four-bedroom, three-bathroom two-story house. (Smyrna-Vinings Patch)
• Although the winter holidays may be mostly behind us, January is the time to remember the contributions of the great Martin Luther King Jr. The Beloved Community Awards and Afterglow will be held on Jan. 14 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. After the awards show, the Afterglow performance will feature a live performance by Broadway star Stephanie Mills. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
• Would you like to be part of the 2023 Dr. Martin Luther King Day celebration in Cobb County? Event organizers are hosting an open call for performers of all types. If you're interested, in-person auditions will run Thursday, Jan 5. and Saturday, Jan. 7. Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your talents and honor Dr. King. (Cobb County Government via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! I'll see you around.

— 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.