🌱 County Board Of Education Disruptions + City Closures Announced

Hello, neighbors. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Smyrna-Vinings Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. Here goes.

First, today's weather:

Sunny and very warm. High: 89 Low: 67.

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

1. Smyrna-native Christian Knox has been named the new sports editor of the Meridian Star. He will be covering sports in Mississippi around Meridian and Lauderdale County. He previously served with the Marietta Daily Journal. (Meridian Star)
2. Cobb County's Board of Education will be required to crack down on individuals disrupting meetings. The board has until Oct. 1 to comply with Senate Bill 588. The board's new policy will prohibit abusive or offensive language, blocking individuals' entrance or exit, threats, disruptive noises, and any other action meant to disrupt a meeting. Violators will be removed from the meeting and the meeting will be paused until the disruptions are ended. (Axios)
3. City of Smyrna administrative offices and services will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 24, and Friday, Nov. 25, for Thanksgiving. The closures will not affect public safety operations. Curbside sanitation and recycling will be altered to accommodate the closures. Click for more information about the closures. (City of Smyrna)

Today in Smyrna-Vinings:

• Pirate Ship Art Contest At South Cobb Regional Library (All Day)
• Food Truck Tuesdays At Taylor-Brawner Park (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you searching for a new job or considering a career change? Click for a list of the best Smyrna-Vinings area employers hiring for a variety of open positions, including NX Direct Inc, Pilot Freight Services, and more. (Smyrna-Vinings Patch)
• Next Tuesday is this season's last Food Truck Tuesday. Savor the event while it lasts. Don't miss this evening's Food Truck Tuesday. Click for a list of participating food trucks. (City of Smyrna, GA Government via Facebook)
• The Smyrna Public Library is hosting Preschool Storytime on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. The event is meant for children between three and five years of age. Parents must register before attending. Click to register. (City of Smyrna)

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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.