🌱 North GA State Fair + COVID-19 Update + Salem Witch Trials Event

Morning, everybody. I'm here with your Thursday edition of the Smyrna-Vinings Daily. Keep reading to find out all the things you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Hot; breezy in the afternoon. High: 91 Low: 58.

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

1. This Friday, the North Georgia State Fair will be held in Marietta's Jim Miller Park. Cobb Senior Services will be offering a series of special events meant for seniors 55 years and older during the North Georgia State Fair. The events are free and will start with an 8:00 a.m. breakfast. Seniors will be admitted to the fair for free. Click for the full event schedule. (Cobb County Courier)
2. The Georgia Department of Public Health has released its latest COVID-19 report for Cobb County. According to the department, there have been 898 new cases in the county in the last 14 days. In total, there have been 161,809 cases of COVID-19 in the county since the start of the pandemic. Cobb County is currently listed by the U.S. Centers For Disease Control and Prevention as a medium COVID-19 community level. Residents are encouraged to wear a mask if experiencing symptoms. (Cobb County Courier)
3. The Cobb County Public Library system is hosting a special event featuring the author of "In the Shadow of Salem: Families and Their Allies" on Tuesday, Oct. 4. The event will be at 6:00 p.m. at the Switzer Library in The Georgia Room. Author Richard Hite and CJ Majahad, the Director Emeritus of the North Andover Historical Society, will provide some background information on the witch trials of colonial Massachusetts. (Cobb County Public Library)

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Today in Smyrna and Vinings:

• Preschool Storytime At Smyrna Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Cardio, Strength, and Flexibility - All in One Low-Impact Workout! At American Legion - Smyrna Post 160 (7:15 PM)

From my notebook:

• Smyrna's Bulky Trash Amnesty Day is on Oct. 22 at Smyrna Public Works at 8:00 a.m. Click for a list of accepted items. (City of Smyrna)
• The Sept. 27 Food Truck Tuesday is the last food truck event of the season. Residents are encouraged to walk or bike to the event at Taylor-Brawner Park at 5:00 p.m. (City of Smyrna)
• The City of Smyrna is currently hiring. Work where you live! Click to review the full list of open positions. (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.