🌱 Shooting Suspect Arrested In Cobb + Smyrna Handmade Market Returns

Hi all. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Smyrna-Vinings Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town today.

But first, today's weather:

A p.m. shower in places. High: 67 Low: 57.

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

1. The man accused of committing a deadly mass shooting at Northside Hospital in Atlanta was apprehended behind an apartment complex in Cobb County. Deion Patterson, 24, is accused of fatally shooting one woman and injuring four others. The tip that led to Patterson's arrest came from a woman who lives at the apartment building and had a hunch about the pool house at the complex. A reporter with Channel 2 spoke with Patterson's parents who said he became distressed when doctors refused to prescribe him Ativan, an anti-anxiety medication. Patterson has been charged with one count of murder and four counts of aggravated assault. (WSB-TV)
2. Georgia utility regulators heard from residents seeking relief from energy rate increases. The Georgia Public Service Commission is set to vote this month on a fuel rate case that could increase the average household energy bill by $16 per month. The potential rate hike is one in a series of increases that could bring an average household's energy expenditure up by $500 a year in 2025. Sarah Adams, Georgia Power's vice president and comptroller, attributed the rate increases to political unrest and supply chain issues. (Cobb County Courier)
3. The Smyrna Handmade Market is kicking off its 2023 season this Sunday! This outdoor market takes place at the Smyrna Market Village on Sundays throughout summer and fall beginning at 11 a.m. The market will feature regional vendors such as Oma Organics, Woofy Bits Barkery, and Cherco Wood Design. View the full market schedule dates here. (City of Smyrna)

Today in Smyrna-Vinings:

• Coronation Tea And Talk - Smyrna Public Library (11:00 AM)
• Cinco de Mayo Karaoke - Timbers (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Smyrna is currently hiring for the position of administrative assistant in community development. To learn more, visit this link. (City of Smyrna, GA Government via Facebook)
• In case you missed it, tickets are still available for the Smyrna Garden Tour. Attendees will be able to tour five private gardens and enjoy refreshments at the Tea Room. To learn more or register, click here. (Keep Smyrna Beautiful via Facebook)
• A Mother's Day Tea Party will be held at the South Cobb Library in nearby Mableton! This event is set for Wednesday, May 10 from 3-4:30 p.m. and will include tea, cake, games, and crafts. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)

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That's it 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.