🌱 Cobb County Trash Pickup Changes? + Smyrna Apartment Fire

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

First, today's weather:

Cloudy with a stray t-storm. High: 79 Low: 69.

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

1. Tomorrow afternoon, the Cobb Board of Commissioners will hear a proposed plan to assign trash haulers to specific portions of Cobb County. The proposal, designed to alleviate ongoing collection issues in the county, would designate single haulers to each of four designated zones. Some citizens have spoken out against the plan, saying they are happy with their current haulers; smaller hauling companies have also expressed concerns they will be put out of business if the new plan passes. (East Cobb News)
2. An apartment fire on Old Concord Road damaged five units early Sunday morning, the Cobb County Fire Department reports. Around midnight, crews arrived at the Arbors at Smyrna, where they found smoke and fire in the attic of one of the buildings. Thankfully, all residents (including a cat) escaped safely. Officials are currently investigating two possible causes of the blaze: a lightning strike, or fireworks being set off in a nearby alley. (11Alive.com WXIA)
3. Cobb County is currently accepting applications for the latest round of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. These funds are intended for projects that will fill a need in the community, including county infrastructure, community health, and public safety. Applications are due on Sep. 9 and will be accepted on a rolling basis. Visit the link for additional details. (Cobb County Courier)

Today in and around Smyrna-Vinings:

• Movie Monday Featuring "Spiderman: No Way Home" At The Switzer Library, Marietta (11:00 AM)
• Pizookahookah, The Patio ATL, & Chicago Pizza Presents: Office Hours At Pizookahookah, Smyrna (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Did you know 55 new businesses were licensed by Cobb County between Aug. 14 and Aug. 21? See the full list at the link. (Cobb County Courier)
• Over the weekend, volunteers vetted and priced over 3,000 items for Smyrna Library's first-ever Summer Book Sale coming up on Aug. 27! Click here for more information on the event. (Friends of Smyrna Library via Facebook)
• The Atlanta-based CDC recently announced a "reset" of the organization, which will include internal staffing moves and steps to speed up data releases. The planned changes come amid criticism of the agency's response to COVID-19, monkeypox, and other public health threats. (WSB Atlanta)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow morning 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.