🌱 County Plans $98M For Community Services + Firm For Road Project

Hello, neighbors! It's Wednesday in Smyrna-Vinings and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in the community today.

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Cloudy with spotty showers. High: 66 Low: 57.

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

1. Federal funds will be distributed to community services in the county soon. The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will distribute $98 million in American Rescue Plan Act money to community services around the county, which include nonprofits, businesses, and public agencies. The money is intended to fund social services, workforce development, public safety, and infrastructure projects. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2. Cobb County just approved a design contract for the Holly Springs Road project. On Tuesday, the Cobb Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to approve the hiring of a traffic engineering firm to start an improvement project in the Holly Springs Road corridor. The project is considered to be Tier 1 importance and will use SPLOST funds “to make operational and safety improvements at intersections and corridors throughout the county.” (East Cobb News)
3. A special event for kids aged 5-9 is coming to Smyrna Public Library. If your elementary-aged reader loves building things, they're welcome to join Mayor Derek Norton at the Smyrna Library on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 4:30 p.m. to build a town out of paper! (City of Smyrna, GA Government via Facebook)

Today in Smyrna-Vinings:

• Infant & Toddler Storytime At Smyrna Public Library (10:30 AM)
• The Fall of Troy At Purgatory At The Masquerade (6:00 PM)
• Wine And Workout At FullScope Sports (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• There are several newly-listed homes in the Smyrna-Vinings area. For those in the market for a new residence, this roundup features single-family homes, townhomes, and condos. You'll also see the dates and times for upcoming open houses. (Smyrna-Vinings Patch)
• Yesterday was 4-H Day at the Capitol. Wheeler High School student Venya Gunjal struck a chord with attendees as the President of the GA 4-H Foundation. During the event, she spoke on behalf of all 152,000 Georgia 4-H youth. (Cobb County Schools via Facebook)
• There's just about a month left to apply to be a vendor this season at the Vinings Farmer Market. Vendor applications will remain open now through Mar. 10! Those interested can apply at www.managemymarket.com. (Vinings Farmers Market via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— 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.