🌱 Smyrna Citizens Academy Class Of '23 + Memorial Day Travel Insights

Hello again, neighbors! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Smyrna-Vinings Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today.

Today's newsletter is sponsored by Busola Awoniyi of Keller Williams

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Imagine you had a realtor who could help you really understand the economics behind the biggest financial decision of your life.

That realtor would probably have an MBA in Finance, and years of experience working for large corporations that apply financial rigor to every decision. Ideally, she’d also have expertise in negotiating big, high-stakes contracts — to help you get to a successful close.

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“You’re not just another buyer or seller,” she says. “No transaction is cookie cutter, and everyone’s needs are unique.”

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Now, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 81 Low: 63.

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

1. The City of Smyrna celebrated the graduating Smyrna Citizens Academy Class of 2023. Participants completed nine educational sessions and had the opportunity to explore various departments across the city, gaining insights into behind-the-scenes operations. Those who wish to stay informed about future Citizen Academy applications are encouraged to subscribe to the City Administrator E-Newsletter, delivered quarterly. (City of Smyrna, GA Government via Facebook)
2. If you're planning to travel outside the Atlanta metro during the week of Memorial Day (May 25-30), AAA suggests leaving early and avoiding the eastbound route from Atlanta to Augusta on Interstate 20. This year's Memorial Day travel is expected to be the third busiest in a decade, with around 42.3 million Americans hitting the road. Due to lower gas prices, long delays are expected — especially in major cities where regular commuters mix with holiday travelers —according to transportation analyst Bob Pishue. (Patch)
3. Have you made it out to this season's Food Truck Tuesdays at Taylor-Brawner Park? The event series, which returned earlier this month, continues every Tuesday through Sep. 26 (with the exception of Jul. 4 and Sep. 5) from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Guests can enjoy gourmet food trucks, live music, and the vibrance of the Smyrna community. (City of Smyrna, Georgia)

Today in Smyrna-Vinings:

• Wine & Workouts At FullScope Sports (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new place to call home? These five houses in Smyrna have just hit the local real estate market. (Smyrna-Vinings Patch)
• Today (Wednesday, May 17), there will be a public information meeting of the City of Smyrna Traffic Calming Committee. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Fire Station #2; parking is available at Little Cottage Event Hall. (City of Smyrna, GA Government via Facebook)
• REMINDER: Memorial Day is an observed city holiday in Smyrna. While curbside sanitation or recycling collection will stay on schedule, there will be no waste collection on Monday, May 29. (City of Smyrna, GA Government via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right. I'll see you soon!

— 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.