🌱 Plea Deal For DUI-Related Death + CobbWorks Match Day For Youth

Hi all. I'm back with your new copy of the Smyrna-Vinings Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

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

1. A man accused of drunk driving, hitting, and killing a young doctor will serve one year in jail after striking a plea deal on Monday. Tyler Wallace was killed in Cobb County after Brent Davis crashed into his car in 2020 as he was leaving a post-medical training class. Defense attorneys argued that Wallace pulled out in front of Davis, who had the right of way. "The fact that he was DUI is truly irrelevant if he isn’t at fault," the defense attorney said. The decision wasn’t easy for the District Attorney’s office and the dangerous intersection was a "major factor." (WSB-TV)
2. CobbWorks is providing paid work experience for 500 Cobb County Youth! The CobbWorks BOSS Young Professionals Program is hosting an employer "Match Day" on Saturday, May 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hugh L. Grogan Jr. Community Center in nearby Marietta. The program is for ages 15-24 to participate in a paid work week. Participants will also have the opportunity to experience speed interviewing with employers of their choice, speak with industry professionals, receive lunch, and can be hired "on the spot." (Metro Atlanta CEO)
3. Project U First is hosting a hygiene product donation drive at South Cobb Regional Library today, May 3. Items needed for donation are washcloths, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, hand sanitizers, socks, and more! Products will be assembled into kits and dispersed amongst vulnerable members of the South Cobb Community during outings with Project U First. The drive will take place between 10 a.m and 6 p.m. (Cobb County)

Today in Smyrna-Vinings:

• Fanny Williams Legacy Project Finalists Display At Smyrna City Hall (8:00 AM)
• Infant And Toddler Story Time At Smyrna Library (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations to Mrs. Baker and Sra. Rogue’s 2nd-grade DLI class at Smyrna Elementary for winning The Golden Skate Award AGAIN! (Smyrna Elementary PTA via Facebook)
• Attention Smyrna House Hunters: There are five new homes on the market in the Smyrna-Vinings area with a wide range of square footage and listing prices. See photos and details at the link! (Smyrna Patch)
• Are you looking for a new job? There are many employers in and around Smyrna-Vinings searching for part-time and full-time workers! Job openings include opportunities in customer service, sales, and more. See the full list at the link. (Smyrna Patch)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow 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.