🌱 'Purple Heroin' + Smyrna Market Village + 2 Cobb Co Deputies Killed

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First, today's weather:

A shower and thunderstorm; humid. High: 76 Low: 69.

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

1. There is a dangerous new drug circulating in Cobb County, according to the Marietta Cobb Smyrna Organized Crime Task Force. The drug is purple and is known as "Purple Heroin" and "Rainbow Fentanyl" on the streets. The drug can come in a variety of bright colors, shapes, and sizes, according to the DEA. Initial reports indicate that the drug is being targeted at young adults and children. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
2. Access Atlanta has recognized Smyrna Market Village in its recent list of underrated town squares in metro Atlanta. According to the list, Smyrna Market Village is known for its ample green space, restaurants, bars, and shopping. The Smyrna Christmas Tree Lighting and the Smyrna Handmade Markets were some of the square's best-known events. Click to review the full list. (Access Atlanta)
3. Two Cobb County Sheriff's Office deputies were shot and killed on Thursday evening. The deputies were serving a warrant to a Marietta-area home when they were abruptly shot and killed. The department responded to the home and a standoff occurred that lasted nearly four hours. The deputies' names have not been released. (Fox 5 Atlanta)

Today in Smyrna-Vinings:

• Smyrna History On Wheels At The Smyrna History Museum (10:00 AM)
• Jim Jefferies The Moist Tour At The Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Smyrna Public Safety Foundation expressed its condolences to the families of the two Cobb County Sherriff's Office deputies who were killed on Thursday. (Smyrna Public Safety Foundation via Facebook)
• Smyrna's Planning and Zoning Commission meeting is scheduled for Sep. 12 at A. Max Bacon City Hall. The meeting starts at 6:00 p.m. (City of Smyrna)
• Taste of Smyrna will be on Sep. 17 at 11:00 a.m. There will be food, music, and family-friendly entertainment. (City of Smyrna)

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That's it for today. See you all Monday morning for another 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.