🌱 Smyrna Document Shredding Event Today + Public Safety Forum

Hello, friends! I'm back in your inbox this morning with the most important things happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Some sun; windy, cooler. High: 52 Low: 28.

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

1. Keep Smyrna Beautiful is holding a spring Document Shredding event today, Mar. 18, at the Aline Wolfe Adult Recreation Center in Smyrna. Participants can shred and recycle their documents for free, with donations being welcomed. For more information about the event, click here. (City of Smyrna, GA Government via Facebook)
2. The Cobb County Police Department is hosting a Public Safety Forum on Mar. 25 that will include all public safety agencies in Cobb County, including the sheriff's office and police departments of all six cities in the county. The event will discuss topics such as active shooter events, future policing, gun safety and laws, building trust between law enforcement and the community, and public safety personnel and citizen interactions. It is a free event but requires registration for entry. (Cobb County)
3. Cobb County Animal Services has an investigative unit to crack down on animal cruelty, and the partnership with the Cobb County Police Department has resulted in over 100 cases prosecuted in the past seven years. The director of the unit, Steve Hammond, says that the detective assigned to the unit has a difficult job, and the most rewarding part is seeing the countless success stories of rescued animals. One such success story is Mini, a dog who arrived at the facility severely emaciated and unable to walk after her owners were accused of starving her but is now recovering after being saved by the unit. (WSB Atlanta)

Today in and around Smyrna-Vinings:

• FullScope Sports 3-Year Anniversary Celebration At FullScope Sports, Smyrna (10:00 AM)
• Smyrna St. Patrick's Day Festival At Atkins Park Restaurant And Bar (11:00 AM)
• Sebastian Mikael At The Loft, Atlanta (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you looking to fill your social calendar this weekend? Check out the list of events happening in and around nearby Atlanta this weekend at the link! (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
• A dog in nearby Marietta got stuck under a car after a failed rescue attempt by a man who initially stopped his car upon seeing the dog in the middle of the road. Marietta Fire Engine 54 eventually rescued the dog by removing the air box and duct work, and the dog is now with Cobb County Animal Services. You can see photos from the rescue here. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
• The Smyrna Fire Department and Mayor Derek Norton hosted the second installment of the Mayor's Reading Club, during which participants learned about fire safety and toured the 75-foot ladder truck and antique fire truck. The Mayor's Reading Club is part of a statewide initiative to promote literacy and civic engagement thanks to the Georgia Municipal Association. (Friends of Smyrna Library via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• FullScope Sports 3 year Anniversary Celebration (March 18)
• 3hr Salsa Boot Camp at HDC Studio + Evening Latin Night Tonys Johns Creek (March 18)
• Rugby ATL's Bark In The Park (March 18)
• Music from Seven Continents (March 18)
• Gent's Lunch - A Benefit for the High Museum Wine Auction (March 22)
• High Revelry, a benefit for the High Museum Wine Auction (March 23)
• John Stango Solo Artist Show (March 25)
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Featured announcements:

• Get out to vote rally (Details)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday. See you all soon 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.