🌱 Hit-And-Run Driver Identified + Cobb Co. Firefighters In Trouble

Hello, hello! I'm back with your new copy of the Smyrna-Vinings Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Let's get this Friday started off right, with a quick dive into the most important things going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy with a t-storm or two. High: 86 Low: 71.

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

1. Artie Dumas, a 60-year-old pedestrian, was tragically killed in a hit-and-run incident in Cobb County on Monday. The driver turned himself in two days later after evidence was found at the scene. Eyewitnesses reported that the driver briefly exited the vehicle, observed the injured Dumas, and then fled. The incident highlights concerns about pedestrian safety and the need for better street design to prevent such tragedies. (11 Alive)
2. Seven Cobb County firefighters are facing disciplinary actions after an internal investigation revealed they cheated on a state certification exam by collaborating and sharing answers. Four firefighters were demoted from lieutenant to engineer, while two engineers and one firefighter were suspended without pay. Fire Chief William Johnson expressed disappointment in their actions, emphasizing the department's commitment to ethical behavior and signaling a review of related courses and procedures. (Marietta Patch)
3. Local rapper Fremondo Crenshaw, known as YSL Mondo and co-founder of the YSL music crew with Young Thug, has been arrested on gun, drug, and gang-related charges following a search of his home. Cobb County police, along with federal agents and GBI agents, conducted the search after Crenshaw missed a court date related to a previous arrest for strangling a woman. Authorities discovered drugs, cash, and multiple guns, resulting in several felonies including violating the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act; though the specific gang affiliation isn't named, sources confirm his connection to YSL. He faces charges in both DeKalb and Cobb Counties. (WBSTV)

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Today in Smyrna-Vinings:

Friday, August 4

• Kids Eat Free At Varners Tavern (All Day)
• Beer Release: Gets Results IPA At Reformation Brewery (12:00 PM)
• People First Summit At The Table (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• REMINDER: Smyrna 311 is your go-to platform for reporting non-emergency issues like potholes, streetlight problems, and code enforcement requests. Easily track your submissions on the app, whether you choose to identify yourself or remain anonymous. Join us in ensuring our community runs seamlessly—download the app today. (City of Smyrna, GA Government via Facebook)
• Join the Smyrna Public Library today at 11:00 a.m. for "10 Steps To Grow Your Business." This workshop is free and open to the public. (City of Smyrna, GA Government via Facebook)
• Get ready for The Vinings Down Hill 5K Run for the Kids! The event includes a 5K race, a Kids 1K Fun Run, and a Doggie Dash and Costume Contest. Learn more here. (Rotary Club of Vinings Cumberland via Facebook)

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— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager 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.