🌱 Smyrna Daddy-Daughter Dance + Severe Weather Alarm Testing

Hello and happy Monday. I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening in town today.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and mild. High: 65 Low: 37.

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

1. The City of Smyrna's annual Daddy-Daughter Dance is rapidly approaching, and spots are almost full! The Parks & Recreation Department will host the dance at the Smyrna Community center this Friday, Feb. 10, from 6-9 p.m. The 50s-themed dance party is priced at $60 per couple. If you live in Smyrna, you get a $10 discount. Register here today. (City of Smyrna, GA Government via Facebook)
2. The Cobb County Courier published the health inspection scores of local area restaurants from Friday, Jan. 27 to Thursday, Feb. 2. While Smyrna favorites scored well (Good Kitchen even scored 100), other local restaurants on the list didn't fare as well. Those interested can check out the list at the link. (Cobb County Courier)
3. This a reminder for Smyrna residents that if you hear an alarm this Wednesday, Feb. 8, don't panic! The Smyrna Fire Department will be testing Smyrna's severe weather siren, used to indicate to residents that a severe storm is approaching. The alarm will sound at 12 p.m. Listen for the sound so you know if you'll need to get indoors in the future. (Smyrna Fire Department via Facebook)

Today in Smyrna-Vinings:

• 9-Ball Pool Tournament At Varners Restaurant And Tavern (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Join the City of Smyrna for a Black History Month celebratory dinner with Erica Armstrong Dunbar, author of "She Came to Slay: The Life and Times of Harriet Tubman." The Black History Month dinner will be on Friday, Feb. 24 at 5:30 p.m. at the Smyrna Community Center, 200 Village Green Circle, in downtown Smyrna. You can purchase tickets here. (City of Smyrna, GA Government via Facebook)
• In honor of Black History Month, the Art Station Big Shanty put together an online showcase of stunning artwork created by local Black artists! To view this exhibit, visit the Art Station Cobb webpage here. (Cobb County Government via Facebook)
• If you are or have a teen about to begin the first job search or need help perfecting a resume or sharpening interview skills, you can join the East Cobb Library on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 4:30 p.m. to learn resume and interview tips and tricks to help you stand out from the crowd. (Cobb County Public Library)

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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.