🌱 Scofflaw Brewing Co. Expands + Kia Thefts Continue In Cobb

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

1. Nearby in Buckhead, Scofflaw Brewing Co. has gone public with plans to expand to the upcoming Oxton entertainment district at the Piedmont Center. The newest Scofflaw location at the Oxton district will be the fourth Scofflaw Brewing outfit in Atlanta. Owners Matt Shirah and Travis Herman started out on MacArthur Boulevard and added a "Beer Barn" at the State Farm Arena in 2019. The Oxton, once complete, will be 35,000 square feet of mixed-use space at the ground level of the Piedmont Center, including Scofflaw Brewing and other eateries, as well as retail locations and public seating. (Eater Atlanta)
2. TikTok-inspired Kia thefts are still ongoing in Cobb County and throughout the United States. Metro area social media influencers dubbed the "Kia Boyz" have exposed faults in the onboard security system of many Kia cars that the manufacturers, and dealerships, are still catching up to. Local resident John Cameron was one such victim of Kia Boyz-inspired auto theft; Cobb County Police found Cameron's car shortly after it was stolen, but of the roughly 1 million motorists needing the security system upgrade, only about 320,000 have had it installed. Some believe the upgrade doesn't actually prevent theft; you can input your VIN at this link to determine whether you may be in need of the security system upgrade. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
3. Monique Sheffield, Cobb County Commissioner, will be running the show at the annual District 4 litter cleanup in South Cobb this coming Saturday, Jun. 3. Local residents and Sheffield and Mableton city officials, as well as volunteers from Keep Cobb Beautiful, will be picking up litter along local roadways. There will also be a DJ, food, and prizes as part of the event, with festivities being held in the 1133 East-West Connector Walmart parking lot. The event will run from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

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Today in Smyrna-Vinings:

• Committee Of The Whole Meeting At A. Max Bacon City Hall, HR Training Room (2:30 PM)
• Rhonda Re-imagined Listening Party At The Table (7:00 PM)
• ATL Whiskey and Cigar Experience - Food & Drink Included At CBD American Shaman Vinings (7:00 PM)
• KARAOKE At Varners Restaurant & Tavern (10:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Smyrna tennis courts Tolleson Park and Rose Garden will be closed from May 30 - Jun. 9 and Jun. 10 - Jun. 20 respectively for court resurfacing. (City of Smyrna, GA Government via Facebook)
• Visualizations are available to help understand the ongoing Cumberland Transit Center Site Feasibility Study, and responses can be given to a survey at the link! (City of Smyrna, GA Government 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.