🌱 High Fire Danger + Living Condition Concerns At Galleria Manor

Hello all. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Smyrna-Vinings Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 74 Low: 50.

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

1. The National Weather Service issued a high fire danger warning yesterday for Cobb County. The warning is due to a low relative humidity level. According to the National Weather Service, for four hours yesterday, the humidity level dipped below 25 percent. The organization recommended extreme caution during outdoor burning activities. (Cobb County Courier)
2. The Cobb County Police Department is reportedly investigating allegations of inappropriate conduct that occurred at a Marietta cheerleading gym. The victim is a minor and the investigation centers around the Stingray Allstars program. The incidents reportedly occurred between the instructor and the minor between 2019 and 2021. (11 Alive)
3. Residents at Smyrna's Galleria Manor are reporting concerns about their current living conditions. Galleria Manor is an apartment complex for senior citizens. The residents report roaches, locked trash rooms, dirty floors, and standing water. The residents have voiced concerns to the complex's management but no actions have been taken to rectify the situation. (WSBTV)

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Today in and around Smyrna-Vinings:

• License and Variance Board Meeting At A. Max Bacon City Hall (10:00 AM)
• Infant & Toddler Storytime At Smyrna Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Carriage Kia Concert Series At North Georgia State Fair At Jim R. Miller Park, Marietta (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. is the Committee of the Whole Meeting at A. Max Bacon City Hall. Mark your calendar. (City of Smyrna)
• Friends of Smyrna Library shares this week's newest fiction and non-fiction releases. Click to review the selection. (Friends of Smyrna Library via Facebook)
• Ever wonder how home prices in metro areas have evolved through the years? A new study by Point2Homes.com reports that home prices in metro Atlanta have increased by 221.7 percent over the last ten years. Click to review the data. (Point2Homes.com)

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