🌱 Person Rescued After Parking Deck Fall + Fanny Williams Finalists

Hello, neighbors! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Smyrna-Vinings Patch newsletter, filled with all the local news you need to know right now.

But first, today's weather:

Nice with plenty of sun. High: 71 Low: 50.

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

1. The Marietta Fire Department rescued a person who fell 20-30 feet down a crack in a parking garage at the nearby Battery Atlanta. The incident occurred at the Yellow Deck, and the opening the victim fell through was only two feet wide. First responders were able to access the opening, stabilize the patient, administer pain medication, and create a rescue harness for the victim. The victim's identity and condition have not yet been released. (WSBTV)
2. In case you missed it, the Committee to Honor Fanny Williams has been making progress on the Fanny Williams Legacy Project. For the past year, the committee has been considering designs for projects to honor Williams, who was a beloved cook and activist. The committee has narrowed the field to four finalists, whose designs are on display this week at Smyrna City Hall. The designs will be available at Smyrna Library from May 6 - May 12, or you can view the finalists online and leave a comment by visiting this link. (City of Smyrna, GA Government via Facebook)
3. Down the road, the Mableton Parkway Trail is making progress. This trail will be a connector between the Chattahoochee RiverLands Project and the Silver Comet Trail. It will also provide cycling and pedestrian access between southern Mableton and businesses on Floyd Road. The portion of Phase 1 that includes a multi-use trail on the west side of the road has been completed, although the sidewalk on the east side is still in progress. Phase 2 is set to begin this summer with construction bids. (Cobb County Courier)
4. It's time to play in the dirt at the Cliff Jordan Education Center! On May 13, the center is hosting a free Community Gardening Class. Attendees will learn about irrigation for raised beds, seasonal plants, composting, and more. To learn more or register, click here. (Patch)

Today in Smyrna-Vinings:

• Vinings Jubilee Farmers Market At Vinings Jubilee (2:30 PM)
• Thursday Give Back At The Viking Alchemist Meadery (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Smyrna Fire Department is now hiring for both certified and uncertified firefighter positions. Applications are due by Jun. 2. Click here to learn more. (City of Smyrna, GA Government via Facebook)
• Cobb County Recreation Centers has announced an upcoming pro-style dance class at the Fair Oaks Recreation Center. The six-week course begins on May 24 and will be led by current NFL cheerleader Ashlee Houston. The course will include technique and flexibility training as well as dance choreography. (Cobb County Recreation Centers via Facebook)
• The Smyrna Recycling Center announced that it will no longer be accepting items for the Bic Stationary Recycling Program as of this Saturday. TerraCycle US is ending the free program and shifting to a paid box. (Smyrna Recycling Center via Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— 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.