🌱 Lawmakers Discuss GA Music Industry + Daddy Daughter Dance Sox Hop

Hey, everybody. Danielle Fallon-O'Leary here with your Thursday edition of the Smyrna-Vinings Patch newsletter, full of everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

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

1. State lawmakers in Georgia held a joint study committee with the House and Senate to examine the music industry in the state and hear from organizations and agencies. Lawmakers say better tax incentives for the music industry could create more jobs and prevent studios and record labels from leaving the state. State Rep. Teri Anulewicz (D-Smyrna) said, “I think it only makes sense that we have a serious conversation about the same tax credits that the film industry gets to the music industry.” According to Governor Kemp, Georgia saw a record-breaking $4.4 billion spent in the entertainment industry in 2022. (WSAV)
2. If you and your little girl are looking for something to do tomorrow, don’t miss the Daddy Daughter Dance Sox Hop happening from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.! This father-daughter event will take place at the Community Center on Village Green Circle SE and includes DJ entertainment, light refreshments, and a craft activity. Registration costs $60 for one father-daughter pair. City residents get $10 off, and additional daughters cost $15 each. (City of Smyrna Georgia)
3. State Representatives Lisa Cupid and Monique Sheffield will host a town hall meeting on Thursday, Feb. 16 to discuss issues regarding the City of Mableton. The meeting will take place from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Cobb County Public Safety Police Academy in nearby Austell. The public is encouraged to attend; for more information, contact deedra.watts@cobbcounty.org or call 770-528-3311. (Cobb County Government)

Today in Smyrna-Vinings:

• Preschool Storytime At Smyrna Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Kings Of Karaoke At Varners Restaurant And Tavern (10:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Calling all local house hunters! Multiple newly-listed properties are now available in Smyrna, including 2298 Jay Lane SE, 1120 Concord Road SE, and 2957 Ferrington Way. Get the property specs and list prices at the link. (Smyrna-Vinings Patch)
• The Smyrna Planning and Zoning Commission will be holding its next meeting on Monday, Feb. 13 at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Center’s Magnolia Room. The Commission will review and take formal action on various zoning requests. (City of Smyrna Georgia)

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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.