🌱 Local Schools Stock Up On Narcan + 31 Names For Mableton Elections

Good morning, neighbors! I'm back with your new copy of the Smyrna-Vinings Daily. Let's get this Tuesday started off right, with a quick dive into the most important things going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Milder with clouds and sun. High: 55 Low: 43.

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

1. In response to the pressing health issue of opioid overdoses around the country, multiple metro Atlanta school districts are stocking up on Narcan, a medication that rapidly reverses the effects of an opioid overdose. Nearby Fulton County Schools is the latest school district to announce it is stocking up on the drug, and 11Alive checked in with multiple metro Atlanta school districts to see what other schools have Narcan available. In Cobb County, a district spokesperson said they've never had to use the medication in its schools, but the district is partnering with Cobb and Douglas Counties. (11Alive.com WXIA)
2. Over the last week, 31 people have added their names to the ballots for mayor and city council down the road in the new city of Mableton. The new city's residents will be electing their first mayor and city council in March. (Cobb County Courier)
3. Georgia police are gaining access to more resources to help with job-related burnout and trauma. One local resource includes a program run by a Cobb County officer and his wife that provides trauma training for law enforcement agencies. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Today in Smyrna-Vinings:

• Smyrna Joint Town Hall Meeting - Ward 3 And Ward 6 At Smyrna City Hall (2:00 PM)
• Taxes In Retirement Seminar At Windy Hill Community Center (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you on the job hunt? This is for you! Here's a roundup of all the open work opportunities in and around the Smyrna-Vinings area, including multiple openings in customer service, sales, truck driving, and more. (Smyrna-Vinings Patch)
• Thank you to everyone who came to the Winter Book Sale at the Smyrna Library over the weekend! Through your support, the sale raised over $2,100. The proceeds will go towards library programming for all ages in 2023. (Friends of Smyrna Library via Facebook)
• One of the world's largest film festivals is coming back to nearby Atlanta after going on hold during COVID. The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival will run Feb. 8-21 at four locations and feature around sixty movies. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— 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.