🌱 Proposed Co. Property Tax Increase + Atlanta Xfinity Burglaries

Morning, everybody! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Patch newsletter. Let's get this day started off right, with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 87 Low: 64.

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

1. The Fulton County Board of Commissioners proposed a property tax increase for homeowners at the end of July. The plan, announced on Jul. 24, proposed increasing property taxes by 12.8 percent over the rollback millage rate. With the final public comment session held on Wednesday, commissioners heard from the public both for and against the proposed nearly 13 percent tax increase before making a final decision. (WSB Radio)
2. Yesterday, the Georgia Supreme Court removed suspended Judge Christian Coomer from the state Court of Appeals. In a unanimous decision, the justices upheld the recommendation of a state hearing panel which found Coomer’s misuse of campaign funds undermined public confidence. Wednesday’s ruling prohibits Coomer from being elected or appointed to any judicial office for seven years. (Capitol Beat)
3. Down the road in Atlanta, multiple persons of interest are wanted for stealing cell phones from two metro Atlanta Xfinity stores. The burglaries happened on Tuesday morning, and the police are actively investigating the case. Anyone with information that leads to an arrest could receive a $2,000 reward. (11Alive.com WXIA)

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Today in Smyrna-Vinings:

Thursday, August 17

• Walking In Smyrna At FullScope Sports (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for something to do tonight? Check out a free rooftop show with Aaron Boyd and W.D. Miller at the Georgia Theater. Music starts at 11:00 p.m.— click the link for more info. (Georgia Theatre via Instagram)
• Save the dates for Smyrna Elementary School's Fall 2023 PTA Spirit Nights and family events, the first of which begins on Aug. 29. These events support the school and local businesses. Attendees will be able to find items like bubble tea, cookies, tacos, and more. Click the link for Fall dates and more info. (Smyrna Elementary PTA via Facebook)
• Jazz Under the Gazebo is less than two weeks away! Get your single tickets or High Boy tables today for a night of food, wine, music, and more. The event will take place on Aug. 26. (Smyrna Public Safety Foundation via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new 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.