🌱 Redbird Closing Soon + Superstar Quavo Performs Tribute For Takeoff

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new copy of the Smyrna-Vinings Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town today.

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

1. After three years of business, Redbird is closing its doors for good on Feb. 19. Chef and co-owner Zeb Stevenson made the decision to close his famous Westside Provisions District restaurant due to uncertainties the industry brings in the future. Although many regulars are shocked and saddened by the news of the restaurant closing, Stevenson refuses to cut corners in his restaurant to stay open, as his priority is top-quality service. (Eater Atlanta)
2. Around 1:00 a.m. on Sunday morning, Georgia State Patrol attempted to pull over a Dodge Charger speeding on I-20 West and ended up in a chase. The car chase ended as the driver lost control and crashed into multiple cars and businesses, including Little's Food Store on Carroll Street. Both the driver and the passenger attempted to flee the scene after crashing, however, the passenger was eventually apprehended. While the police were unable to find the driver, he has been identified and a warrant is out for his arrest. (WSB Atlanta)
3. Atlanta superstar Quavo performed his song "Without You" as a tribute to his nephew and former member of 'The Migos' Takeoff, who passed away this past November after being shot outside a Houston bowling alley at this year's Grammys. With the spotlight shining on him, Quavo performed his tribute for Takeoff with one of his chains hanging from the microphone. The performance was backed by the Atlanta-based worship group Maverick City Music. The three members of The Migos (Quavo, Takeoff, Offset) grew up living together in Lawrenceville, GA, and later became two-time Grammy-nominated superstars. (WSB Radio)

Today in and around Smyrna-Vinings:

• AARP Tax-Aide, East Cobb Library (10:00 AM)
• Carrie Underwood: The Denim Rhinestones Tour, At State Farm Arena in Atlanta (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Get the real inside scoop on how the city of Smyrna operates! Apply to be a part of the 2023 Smyrna Citizens Academy. Applications open Friday, Feb. 10 at 9:00 a.m. (City of Smyrna, GA Government via Facebook)
• All Smyrna Little League families can receive up to a 20 percent discount at Dick's Sporting Goods. (Smyrna Little League via Facebook)
• According to a new Bumper.com study, Georgia ranked No. 14 in the nation for driver fatality rates at 22.12 percent. Could our automated red light and speed cameras be playing a role? See how our state stacks up against the rest of the country in the report. (Bumper.com)
• Check out the latest job openings around Smyrna-Vinings. (Smyrna-Vinings Patch)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all soon morning 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.