🌱 New Bills On District Maps + Hobnob To Open In Vinings

Hello, friends! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new copy of the Smyrna-Vinings Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Here's all the community news you need to know right now.

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy, showers around; humid. High: 70 Low: 62.

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

1. Sen. Ed Setzler has introduced two bills to the Legislature that would address the electoral map issue currently ongoing in Cobb County. Senate Bill 124 proposes to ban counties from making changes to their own district maps, and Senate Bill 236 proposes to reinstate the electoral map that the Legislature approved last year that drew out Commissioner Jerica Richardson. Cobb County is currently using a map that it redrew to reinstate Richardson, and the change is currently being challenged in the court system. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2. Hobnob Neighborhood Tavern will be opening its fifth location, which will be taking over the former Paces & Vine restaurant space in Vinings. The restaurant focuses on serving comfort food and brunch foods. According to a Hobnob spokesperson in a press release announcing the new location, the restaurant will open sometime this summer. (What Now Atlanta)
3. New real estate properties continue to hit the local market. For those looking for a new home or those who want to keep an eye on the housing market, here are five open houses coming up in and around the Smyrna-Vinings area. Available properties include a two-bedroom, two-bathroom townhouse for $549,000. (Smyrna-Vinings Patch)

Today in Smyrna-Vinings:

• April Networking Luncheon At Smyrna Community Center (11:30 AM)
• Karaoke At Varners Restaurant And Tavern (10:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services has lost one of its own. The department announced the passing of Firefighter Julian Davis who served the citizens of the county for 18 years before his death on Feb. 28. More details will be released as they become available. (Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services via Facebook)
• The Cobb County Corrier's Cat of the Day was a medium-sized male short hair named Ruffles. Ruffles is a sweet-natured cat waiting for his new forever home at the Cobb County Animal Shelter. (Cobb County Courier)
• March is Women's History Month, and Girls Inc. of Greater Atlanta is planning to host its annual Mother and Daughter Summit in honor of the month. The wellness conference will be held on Mar. 11 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at KIPP WAYS Academy down the road in Atlanta. (Subscription: MDJOnline.com)

Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all soon 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.