🌱 Commission Votes On District Maps + Dino-Vember Dig Library Event

Hey, everybody! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Smyrna-Vinings Daily. Let's get this day started off right, with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the a.m.. High: 76 Low: 47.

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

1. Cobb County Sheriff's Office's Deputy Diane Watts has been awarded the STAR Award for her work with the county's Accountability Court programs. The prestigious award is bestowed by the statewide Council of Accountability Court Judges. Deputy Watts has served as a member of the Community Outreach Law Enforcement team for the last five years. (Cobb County)
2. On Tuesday, the Cobb County Commission voted to toss out Republican-drawn Commission district maps. The Tuesday vote was just the first vote required to reinstate the original Democrat-drawn maps. The process is complicated and it is unclear if the actions are legal under Georgia's Constitution. The next vote will be on Oct. 25. (WSBTV)
3. The Smyrna Public Library will be hosting "Dino-vember Dig" on Nov. 7 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The event will be in the library's meeting room. Participants will have the opportunity to dig up their very own dinosaur from its fossilized egg. There will also be a dinosaur-themed craft and various games. (City of Smyrna)

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Today in Smyrna-Vinings:

• Preschool Storytime At The Smyrna Public Library (10:30 AM)
• The ARt Of Tailgating With Alex & Meg Design Studio At AR Workshop Smyrna (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new home or just want to see what’s on the market? Here are some upcoming in-person open houses occurring in the Smyrna-Vinings area. Click for the full list that includes times, dates, property dimensions, prices, and photos. (Smyrna-Vinings Patch)
• A Town Hall Meeting for Wards One, Two, and Three will be held at City Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 18, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mark your calendar! (City of Smyrna, GA Government via Facebook)
• The Smyrna Handmade Holiday Market will be from Dec. 2 through Dec. 4 at Brawner Hall. Click for the full event schedule. (City of Smyrna)

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— 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.