🌱 County Bond Issuance Approved + Smyrna Tree Board Meeting Canceled

Good morning, everybody. It's Thursday in Smyrna-Vinings and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in town. Hope you all have a great day. Here's the lowdown.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid. High: 79 Low: 70.

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

1. The Development Authority of Cobb County has approved a bond issuance for the expansion of Lockheed Martin's Marietta plant. The bond package allows for up to $1.6 billion to be issued - the largest issuance ever approved by the county's Development Authority. The approval was granted through a 5-1 vote on Tuesday. (Yahoo News)
2. Smyrna's Tree Board has canceled its upcoming meeting. The meeting was originally scheduled for Aug. 31 at 6:30 p.m. in Brawner Hall. The reason for the cancellation was not included in the announcement. The next Smyrna Tree Board meeting will now be on Sept. 28. (City of Smyrna)
3. Cobb County commissioners are considering a plan that would provide sanitation services to parts of unincorporated Cobb County. The plan will establish 4 residential zones in the area to allow the county to choose multiple sanitation providers for each zone. Trash fees will be collected through county property tax bills. Alternative billing options are being considered. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Today in Smyrna-Vinings:

• Preschool Storytime At The Smyrna Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Cardio, Strength, and Flexibility - All in One Low-Impact Workout! At The Smyrna American Legion (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Building permits and business licensing applications are currently being accepted by the City of Smyrna. Click to learn more about the process. (City of Smyrna)
• The Cobb Library Fall 2022 Book Sale will be at the Cobb Civic Center on Oct. 14 and Oct. 16. Prices vary between 10 cents and $4 for various materials. The sale will be between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 on Friday and Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. (Cobb County)
• Don't forget to mark your calendar for the Cobb International Festival. The popular event will be on Saturday between noon and 6:00 p.m. Admission and parking are free. (Cobb County)

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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.