🌱 Medical Sterilization Plant Lawsuit + County Accreditation Process

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this winter morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Periods of rain. High: 47 Low: 38.

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

1. Some Smyrna homeowners are blaming a Smyrna medical sterilization plant for a recent drop in their property values. The homeowners are being represented by Atlanta's Eric J. Hertz, P.C. Trial Attorneys. The homeowners live about 2.7 miles from the plant on Olympic Industrial Drive SE. Smyrna's Sterigenics plant is also being accused of being a public health hazard. (11 Alive)
2. Cobb County parents have expressed concerns related to a recent series of false alarms with the district's new security system. The most recent false alarm was issued at Shallowford Falls Elementary School on Wednesday morning. The parents are asking the school district to review how it communicates with parents about the false alarms. (WSBTV)
3. The Cobb County Medical Examiner's Office has finally reached full accreditation. The process took about a year. Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Cristopher Gulledge and resident Tom Cheek are responsible for transforming the office. The accreditation is awarded by the National Association of Medical Examiners. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Today in Smyrna-Vinings:

• Preschool Storytime At Smyrna Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Committee Of The Whole Meeting At Smyrna Community Center, Magnolia Room (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Arbor Day Foundation has named the City of Smyrna a 2022 Tree City USA. The award is meant to honor the city's commitment to effective urban forest management. Click the following link for the full announcement. (City of Smyrna, GA Government via Facebook)
• The Smyrna Community Center will be hosting the Daddy Daughter Dance Sox Hop on Feb. 10 at 6:00 p.m. Click here to register. (City of Smyrna)
• Cobb PARKS Spikeball League registration will be open through Wednesday, Feb. 22. All games will be played at Terrell Mill Park. Click here to register. (Cobb County)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you tomorrow for your next 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.