🌱 Smyrna 311 App + 2,100 Books Boxed + Greater Atlanta Heart Walk

Hello, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

First, today's weather:

A thunderstorm in spots. High: 86 Low: 68.

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

1. Smyrna residents can now report city issues via the Smyrna 311 mobile app. The website's paths for reporting are now linked to Smyrna 311, available in the app store for iOS devices. Residents can still use the city website to report issues like potholes, traffic signal problems, stray animals, and more. (City of Smyrna, GA Government via Facebook)
2. Friends of Smyrna Library volunteers sorted and boxed 2,100 books for the library's next summer book sale. The event is scheduled for Aug. 27 and 28, and will primarily feature books for children and young adults. Proceeds from the sale will go toward a new Wonderbook Collection for Youth Services. (Friends of Smyrna Library via Facebook)
3. Registration is now open for the 2022 Greater Atlanta Heart Walk. Over 7,500 residents of the Atlanta metro are expected to come out for the event on Saturday, Sep. 10 at 8:30 a.m. at the Battery Atlanta. Anyone interested in registering or donating to the cause can do so online. (Metro Atlanta CEO)

Today in Smyrna-Vinings:

• Downtown Redesign Detail Task Force At A. Max Bacon City Hall - HR Training Room (8:30 AM)
• Infant & Toddler Storytime At Smyrna Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Food Truck Tuesdays At Taylor-Brawner Park (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new career opportunity that’s not too far from home? Here are the latest job listings in and around Smyrna and Vinings. (Smyrna-Vinings Patch)
• Councilmember Latonia P. Hines will hold a Ward 2 Neighborhood Meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 30. The event, held at the Smyrna Community Center from 6:30-8:00 p.m., will include a meet and greet with Hines. Click here for the full meeting agenda. (City of Smyrna, GA Government via Facebook)
• Residents and visitors of the Atlanta metro will soon enjoy smoother travels at the Five Points Station. MARTA has been awarded a $25 million federal grant for structural improvements, which are intended to bolster connectivity and safety. (SaportaReport)

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— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer 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.