🌱 Vinings Apartment Shooting Victim Update + New Smyrna Website

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Smyrna-Vinings Daily — here to tell you everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally. Let's do it...

First, today's weather:

Warm with plenty of sunshine. High: 89 Low: 69.

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

1. Demetrius Dow, 40, was reportedly trying to get help after he was shot near a Vinings apartment building on Sunday morning. A couple reports the man was banging on their door with his shoe in an attempt to get treatment for a gunshot wound. The couple called the police because they assumed that the man was attempting to gain access to the apartment. If anyone has information about the shooting, please contact the Cobb County Police Department. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
2. Three individuals have been arrested for firing airsoft guns at people in a Cobb County park. Dalton Henderson, 19, Arianna McCard, 18, and a 16-year-old are all facing various charges. The incident occurred at Logan Farm Park in Acworth and the individuals shot pellets from the guns. (WSBTV)
3. The City of Smyrna has redesigned its website. The new revisions were launched on Wednesday. The city will be integrating new features into the site over the coming weeks and months. Residents are warned about website path changes. Saved bookmarks may need to be adjusted. Click to explore the new website. (City of Smyrna)

Today in Smyrna-Vinings:

• September Networking Luncheon At The Smyrna Community Center (11:30 AM)
• Brown Bag Concert At Marietta Square (Noon)

From my notebook:

• Considering a career change or looking for a new job? The City of Smyrna is currently hiring. Click for open positions and application details. (City of Smyrna)
• The Birthday Concert Tables will go on sale tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. for Smyrna residents. Non-residents can purchase tickets on Sep. 9. (City of Smyrna, GA Government via Facebook)
• Smyrna residents can use Smyrna 311 to report issues such as potholes and abandoned vehicles. Click to learn more about the App and download it today. (City of Smyrna)

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• 36th Annual Art in the Park @ Marietta Square (September 3)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new 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.