🌱 Feds Approve New MARTA Line + Teen Shooting Suspects Arrested

Hey, everybody! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Smyrna-Vinings Patch newsletter. Here's all the local news you need to know right now.

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

1. The Federal Transit Administration gave the preliminary go-ahead for a new MARTA transit line. The decision does not guarantee federal funding but is a necessary step in the process. The expansion plans proses a new bus rapid transit line along Campbellton Road. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2. A former assistant city attorney in Atlanta and an Atlanta police officer were indicted for fraud charges totaling $7 million. The alleged fraud involved submitting fraudulent PPP loans which were then used to purchase luxury items. (WSB Atlanta)
3. The Atlanta Police Department announced they have arrested two teenagers in relation to a deadly shooting near Atlantic Station in Midtown. The shooting left two other teenagers dead and four people injured. The suspects are 15 and 16 years old. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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Today in Smyrna-Vinings:

• Vinings Jubilee Farmers Market At New Pages Ferry Road And Paces Ferry Road (2:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• For all those music fans planning for shows to see in the new year, the Kendall Street Company is coming to the Georgia Theatre on Jan. 27. Get your tickets for the show now! (Georgia Theatre via Instagram)
• If you're looking for a new calendar for 2023, check out the 2023 American Lung Association Firefighter calendar. Next year's calendar features Smyrna Fire Department's very own Matt Stewart. (City of Smyrna, GA Government via Facebook)
• At a luncheon this week, the Smyrna Police Department recognized K9 Officer Trail for his exceptional service and calm demeanor during an encounter with a suicidal man. Well done, Officer Trail! (Smyrna Public Safety Foundation via Facebook)
• Calling all house hunters! Here is a list of new open houses to see in the Smyrna-Vinings area, including a three-bedroom, three-bathroom brick home. (Smyrna-Vinings Patch)

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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.