🌱 Smyrna Councilwoman's Town Hall + Multi-Family Apartment Inspection

Good morning, Smyrna-Vinings! Like many of you, the Patch staff is taking some time off for the holiday, so there will not be a newsletter in your inbox on Monday morning. We'll catch up with you bright and early on Tuesday, but in the meantime, have a great Labor Day weekend!

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First, today's weather:

A couple of thunderstorms. High: 82 Low: 70.

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

1. In her first town hall, Smyrna's new councilwoman outlined issues she would be working to address while holding office. Councilwoman Latonia Hines spoke about public safety, traffic control, and attracting quality developments to the area. She was sworn into office in July. (Cobb County Courier)
2. A federal judge has dismissed the $150 million lawsuit filed against a Cobb County Police Department officer. The suit was filed by Vincent Truitt's family after he was shot twice in the back while fleeing from the officer near the Six Flags Over Georgia. The officer was cleared in 2021 by a grand jury. The judge dismissed the lawsuit because the filing failed "to state a claim." (WSBTV)
3. The Cobb County Commission is considering a proposal that would require yearly inspections of multifamily housing units. The requirement is meant to address recent reports of inadequate living conditions in multiple county apartment complexes. The inspections would start in 2024 if the proposal is adopted by the commission. (AJC.com)

Today in and around Smyrna-Vinings:

• Atlanta Black Theatre Festival At Kimpton Overland Hotel (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Don't finalize your Labor Day weekend travel plans without reviewing Cobb County road and lane closures. (Cobb County Courier)
• The Culture & Spirit Festival is scheduled for Oct. 8 in Downtown Smyrna. Click to see a list of performances and purchase table tickets. (City of Smyrna)
• Sunday hours are returning to four Cobb County libraries on Sep. 11. Click to review operational changes to library schedules. (Cobb County Public Library)

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

— 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.