🌱 Freeze Watch + COVID-19 Report For School-Aged Children

Morning, everybody! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Smyrna-Vinings Daily. Keep reading to find out the most important things happening in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 55 Low: 41.

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

1. The National Weather Service has issued a freeze watch for Cobb County. The freeze watch is in effect through 9:00 a.m. this morning. Cobb County residents are encouraged to cover tender plants and prevent the possibility of bursting outdoor water pipes. (Cobb County Courier)
2. The Cobb County District Attorney's office reports that a woman was sentenced to 20 years in prison for elder abuse. Shelia Knight was convicted of "forcefully" pushing an 86-year-old woman to the ground resulting in the woman breaking her hip. Knight did not re-appear in court when the jury reached its verdict. She was arrested by the Paulding County Sheriff's Office and returned to Cobb County. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
3. The Georgia Department of Public Health has released its latest School-Aged COVID-19 Data report for Cobb County. According to the department, COVID-19 cases increased for children from zero to four years of age. For students between five and 22 years of age, COVID-19 cases decreased. The full report is available at the link. (Cobb County Courier)

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Today in Smyrna-Vinings:

• Lego Club At Smyrna Public Library (4:00 PM)
• Planning And Zoning Commission Meeting At A. Max Bacon City Hall (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new place to call home? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Smyrna-Vinings area to hit the market. Click the link to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Smyrna-Vinings Patch)
• The City of Smyrna is currently searching for individuals to fill various open employment positions. Click the link for the full list. (City of Smyrna)
• The Arts & Culture Task Force will be meeting at A. Max Bacon City Hall on Nov. 17 at 5:00 p.m. The agenda is available at the link. (City of Smyrna)

You're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow morning for your next 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.