🌱 Officer Injured During Pursuit + No County Policy For Stormwater

Hey, everybody. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Smyrna-Vinings Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in our community today.

But first, today's weather:

Windy and very cold. High: 21 Low: 11.

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

1. An officer was injured during the pursuit of suspects in alleged car break-ins. Cobb County police responded to calls about the break-ins early Wednesday morning. One officer was injured when the suspects attempted to flee and struck two police cars. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2. Cobb County is continuing discussions about the county's stormwater infrastructure problems. At this time, no decision or policy changes have yet been made. Stormwater led to flooding that damaged many parts of the county in 2021. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
3. A resident of nearby East Cobb was recently hired as the executive director of the Georgia Symphony Orchestra. Suzanne Tucker is a former public school music teacher with experience leading church music for 18 years. She will officially be in her new role on Jan. 9, 2023. (East Cobb News)

Today in and around Smyrna-Vinings:

• Family Day! **Christmas Bright Eyes** At Painting With A Twist, Sandy Springs (1:00 PM)
• Community Holiday Dinner & Toy Distribution At Shiloh SDA Church (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Do you have room in your home for a new furry family member this holiday season? Check out these adoptable and adorable pets in the Smyrna-Vinings area and learn more about Lionel, Cinda, Schroeder, and more! (Smyrna-Vinings Patch)
• With two holiday weekends in a row, Smyrna has made adjustments to the city's trash and recycling schedule. Make sure you know when your trash will be picked up so you can plan accordingly! (City of Smyrna, GA Government via Facebook)
• Are you a wine fan or know someone who is? Nearby Sandy Springs Boutique Winery might be for you! Read more about the winery and the man who runs it. (Reporter Newspapers + Atlanta Intown)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right. I'll see you around!

— 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.