🌱 Cobb County Accepting Public Comment On Proposal + Strep Zoo Update

Hello and happy Tuesday. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through all the most important things happening these days in town.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny with a t-storm. High: 86 Low: 73.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Smyrna-Vinings:

1. The Cobb County Community Development Agency is accepting public comments on the five-year update to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan through Friday, Jul. 29. The 2040 Comprehensive Plan is a strategy to help the Cobb County community thrive. It includes proposed land use changes that are available for review. (Cobb County Courier)
2. For anyone planning a trip to the Cobb County animal shelter, there's an important update you need to know: as previously reported, the shelter closed last week due to a dog testing positive for "strep zoo," a contagious respiratory bacterial infection. The county now anticipates that the shelter will be closed to the public for at least several more weeks as it continues to limit the spread and thoroughly clean the shelter. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. Don't miss this week's Cobb Library Bookmobile. If you missed Monday's visit to the Kennesaw location, be sure to visit the East Cobb Park Pop-Up at 3322 Roswell Road in nearby Marietta this Wednesday. There will be children's storytime from 10:00-11:00 a.m. You can visit the Instagram or Facebook pages for the Cobb Book Mobile to stay updated on its current location! (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)

Today in Smyrna-Vinings:

• Nineth Annual Military School Supply Drive At Smyrna (Online) (9:00 AM)
• Food Truck Tuesdays At The City Of Smyrna (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Join Smyrna Parks and Recreation for painting classes. In September, they will be hosting a Girls Night Out Paint & Sip and a Family Night Paint & Sip. (City of Smyrna, GA Government via Facebook)
• Don't miss the final Sensory Hour of the summer at Cobb County Public Library on Thursday, Jul. 28 at 9:00 a.m. Sensory Hour is a time and space designed to allow patrons to experience the library in a less busy environment. This monthly event may be ideal for those with sensory processing needs, senior patrons, and anyone who prefers less stimulation. All ages are welcome! Register here. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)
• Learn to quilt with the Cobb County Government from 10:00 a.m.-noon on Tuesdays starting Aug. 9-Sep. 13 at The Art Station. You'll learn the basics of fabric, color, cutting mats, rotary cutters, etc. At the end of each lesson, participants will have made a new work of art. Register here using code #27174. (Cobb County Government via Facebook)

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

— 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.