🌱 Curbside Sanitation & Recycling Adjustments + Operation Green Light

Morning, neighbors! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new copy of the Smyrna-Vinings Daily. Follow along for everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and comfortable. High: 74 Low: 54.

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

1. Cobb County is asking for residents' input regarding its Comprehensive Five-Year Strategic Plan. The survey asks residents' opinions on the county government's performance, services, and future priorities. The surveys will be used to prioritize initiatives during the plan's development. Click for survey information. (Cobb County)
2. Smyrna's Curbside Sanitation & Recycling schedule will be adjusted to accommodate the holiday season. There will be no yard waste collection during the week of Dec. 19 through Dec. 27. Wednesday, Dec. 14, will be the last yard waste collection day before that week. Click for the full list of route adjustments. (City of Smyrna)
3. Several Cobb County communities will be observing Veterans Day with special events and ceremonies. All county residents can show support for veterans by participating in Operation Green Light through Nov. 11. To participate, simply change your porch light to a green bulb. Cobb County has compiled a list of the parades, lunches, and ceremonies that county communities will be hosting for the holiday. Click for the full list. (Cobb County)

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Today in Smyrna-Vinings:

• Infant & Toddler Storytime At Smyrna Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Whitefield Special Speaker Event: An Evening With An Astrophysicist At Whitefield Academy (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new home? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Smyrna-Vinings area to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Smyrna-Vinings Patch)
• Smyrna Library Kids has announced the winners of the Book-o-ween Pumpkin Contest. Click to view the winners. (Smyrna Library Kids via Facebook)
• The Friends of Smyrna Library has provided the community with a new list of recently released fiction and non-fiction titles. Click for the full list. (Friends of Smyrna Library via Facebook)

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Events:

• Hands On Christmas (November 5)
• Wood Acres School Fall Sneak-a-Peek Open House (November 6)
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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— 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.