🌱 Music Midtown Canceled + Cobb County, State Gas Prices Falling

Hi there, Smyrna-Vinings. I'm here in your inbox today to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Keep scrolling for the scoop...

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the a.m. High: 89 Low: 71.

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

1. The 2022 Music Midtown festival, scheduled for Sep. 17 to 18 in Piedmont Park, has been canceled. Yesterday, event organizers posted online that the decision was "due to circumstances beyond [their] control," and ticket holders would receive refunds within 24 hours. 11 Alive reports that Music Midtown's weapons policy, which bans weapons "of any kind," conflicts with the state's constitutional carry law; however, organizers have not cited a specific reason for the cancelation. (11 Alive)
2. Gasoline prices, both in Cobb County and across the state of Georgia, dropped even further over the last week. The average price per gallon in Cobb is currently $3.92, about 15 cents more expensive than the statewide average of $3.77 per gallon. According to experts, low domestic demand and declining oil prices are likely contributing to this trend. (Cobb County Courier)
3. K-pop girl group (G)I-DLE will close out their first-ever world tour at Cobb Energy Centre this Sunday, Aug. 7. The South Korean group is known for being directly involved in the writing and production of their tracks. For Atlanta metro "Neverlands" who want to see the girls live, tickets are still available as of Monday evening! (Cobb Energy Centre)

Today in Smyrna-Vinings:

• Food Truck Tuesdays At Taylor-Brawner Park (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• If you're looking for a new career opportunity, here are the latest job listings available in and around Smyrna and Vinings. There are multiple listings for customer service roles, as well as a few openings in truck driving and sales. (Smyrna-Vinings Patch)
• From the Atlanta Summer Wine Festival to a reptile-filled Movies in the Park, there's no shortage of fun upcoming events in the Atlanta metro. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
• In case you missed it: applications are still open for the Cobb County Youth Commission. Learn more about the program at the link. (Cobb County Courier)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday 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.