🌱 GBI Identifies Shooting Victim + Smyrna Resident's Indiana Crash

Good morning, neighbors! Danielle Fallon-O'Leary here with your fresh copy of the Smyrna-Vinings Daily. Keep reading to find out all the things you need to know about what's going on locally.

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

1. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has identified the individual who was shot while fleeing from the Cobb County Police Department. Isaiah Stewart, 18, was one of four individuals fleeing from officers in the 1200 block of Winchester Parkway. The officers allege a gun was pointed at them. Stewart attempted to hide in a manhole during the incident. (Patch)
2. Good Samaritans provided lifesaving first aid to a Smyrna resident during a crash in Clay County, Indiana. The 40-year-old resident was injured when his semi-truck rolled onto its side. The Good Samaritans created a tourniquet on his leg while waiting for the arrival of first responders. He has been flown to an Indianapolis hospital for further treatment. (Fox 59)
3. Cobb County's Gretchen Fortney, 52, has been charged with strangling her 78-year-old mother to death. Martha Fortney was found by her husband with her robe's belt tied around her neck. Gretchen has been charged with murder and aggravated assault strangulation. (Fox 5 Atlanta)

Today in Smyrna-Vinings:

• Coffee And Connections At Smyrna First United Methodist Church (8:00 AM)
• Infant & Toddler Storytime At Smyrna Public Library (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Smyrna will be celebrating its 150th birthday on Saturday. Click to learn more. (City of Smyrna, GA Government via Facebook)
• The City of Smyrna is currently hiring. Click to view a complete list of open positions. (City of Smyrna)
• Smyrna's Hispanic Heritage Celebration will be on Oct. 15 at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall. This is a free event and everyone is invited to attend. (City of Smyrna)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right! See you tomorrow morning for another 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.