🌱 Rising Gas Prices + The Music Studio Atlanta Among Finalists

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But first, today's weather:

Sunshine and patchy clouds. High: 72 Low: 43.

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

1. The Cobb Superior Court Ceremonial Courtroom recently hosted an event to celebrate the graduation of five individuals from the Cobb County Drug Treatment Court, attended by judges, elected officials, and community members. The graduates and staff shared emotional stories detailing their journey toward overcoming substance abuse and the positive impact of the 18- to 24-month program. The Drug Treatment Court's approach involves close supervision, individualized, evidence-based treatment, and recovery support to help offenders become productive members of society. (MDJOnline.com)
2. Across the U.S., including in Cobb County, gas prices are increasing due to a rise in oil prices. According to AAA, the average gas price per gallon in Georgia has gone up by 15 cents in a week. This means that in Cobb County, the average cost of filling a 15-gallon tank with regular gas has now reached $50.55. (MDJOnline.com)
3. The Cobb Chamber of Commerce has announced that The Music Studio Atlanta, which expanded with an East Cobb location last year, is a finalist for the 2023 Small Business of the Year award. The Music Studio Atlanta, based in Vinings, provides musical instruction to both children and adults. Its East Cobb location can be found at the Pavilions of East Lake shopping center on Roswell Road. (East Cobb News)

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Today in Smyrna-Vinings:

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From my notebook:

• In honor of National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, Smyrna Public Safety Foundation is expressing gratitude to their 911 Dispatch Team as they are our first point of contact with first responders. They appreciate and celebrate their vital role in receiving help. (Smyrna Public Safety Foundation via Facebook)
• Smyrna Parks and Recreation is offering Parent’s Night Out on Apr. 14 from 5:00 pm-8:00 p.m., providing childcare for parents to have a three-hour break. The event offers a pizza party, open gym, crafts, and movies for kids aged 4-12 at a cost of $30 per child, with the condition that they are potty-trained. (City of Smyrna, GA Government via Facebook)
• Art Night is tonight (Apr. 11), and the Spring PTA meeting starts at 6:00 p.m. Smyrna families can pre-purchase and view their child's framed artwork and receive an orange bag at the show by showing their email receipts. (Smyrna Elementary PTA via Facebook)

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— 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.