🌱 Cobb County Ballot Issue + Drug Take-Back Program

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new copy of the Smyrna-Vinings Daily. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in the community today.

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Clearing and not as warm. High: 65 Low: 46.

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

1. Some Cobb County voters have reported that their ballots are missing the Mableton cityhood question. If approved, parts of unincorporated Smyrna and Austell would be included in the new city. It is unclear how many ballots are missing the question. (11 Alive)
2. Smyrna's Muss & Turners is offering spicy pumpkin hummus. The fall-inspired fare was devised by Chef de Cuisine John Wilmot. The dish features roasted and pureed pumpkin accompanied by crispy fried sage. The dish is drizzled with a sweet and sour pomegranate gastrique. Muss & Turners is on Cumberland Parkway. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. Cobb County residents will be able to dispose of old, unwanted, or expired drugs through the Atlanta VA Healthcare System. The drug take-back event will be on Oct. 28 and Oct. 29 at AVAHCS medical facilities. The facility will provide participants with a medication disposal mail back envelope. Click for a full list of participating facilities in Cobb County. (VA.gov)

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Today in Smyrna-Vinings:

• Women's Business Forum At Brawner Hall (8:30 AM)
• License And Variance Board Meeting At A. Max Bacon City Hall (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new home nearby? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Smyrna-Vinings area to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Smyrna-Vinings Patch)
• The Friends of Smyrna Library is reminding the community that Smyrna's 150th Anniversary coffee table book can be checked out at the Smyrna Public Library. Click to learn more. (Friends of Smyrna Library via Facebook)
• Voting is now open for Smyrna Library Kids' 2022 Book-o-ween Pumpkin Contest. The winner will be announced on Tuesday, Nov. 1. (Smyrna Library Kids via Facebook)

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— 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.