🌱 Smyrna Teen Ejected From Vehicle + National Voter Registration Day

Hi, Smyrna-Vinings. Like many of you, the Patch team will be taking some time off for Labor Day. I’ll be back in your inbox after the long weekend, but until then, here’s what’s happening in town.

But first, your weekend weather:

• Saturday: Nice with clouds and sun. High: 83 Low: 63.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and warm. High: 89 Low: 63.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and warm. High: 91 Low: 64.
• Tuesday: Warm with clouds and sun. High: 90 Low: 67.

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

1. A tragic accident in Smyrna resulted in the death of a 15-year-old who was ejected from a speeding car. The incident occurred late Saturday night on the East-West Connector at Creekside when an 18-year-old driver was traveling well above the 45-miles-per-hour speed limit. The car left the road, flipped over, and struck a tree when the driver attempted to navigate a curve, leading to the passenger's ejection and fatal injuries. The driver sustained serious injuries, and an investigation into the crash is ongoing, with authorities requesting any additional information from witnesses. (11 Alive)
2. The Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration is participating in National Voter Registration Day on Sep. 19, with a Voter Registration Drive at their office from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This drive aims to ensure voter registration and preparation for the upcoming Nov. 7 Municipal General Election. Activities include onsite voter registration, voter identification cards, absentee ballot requests, and election worker recruitment. The event will also feature entertainment and an opportunity to dunk Cobb County Board of Elections and registration officials. Additionally, the board is organizing pop-up voter registration drives throughout the county to promote National Voter Registration Month. The final day to register for the Municipal General Election is Oct. 10. (Cobb County, GA)
3. Construction is set to begin on repairing a sinkhole that emerged in Cobb County earlier in the week. Contractors anticipate that the repair process may take longer than initially expected, as they await the arrival of necessary materials, which is scheduled for Monday, Sep. 4. The sinkhole on Spring Hill Parkway was caused by the failure of a large metal pipe during heavy rain. Cobb County plans to replace the aging system with a three-pipe system under the road. Sinkholes have become a growing concern in the metro area, and the construction process for this sinkhole may take three to four weeks. (wsbradio.com)

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This weekend in Smyrna-Vinings:

Saturday, September 2

• La Fete - Afro Dance And Meditation At The Healing Environment (12:00 PM)

Sunday, September 3

• Bhajan Sandhya At Sanatan Mandir Atlanta (5:30 PM)

Monday, September 4

• The Social Work Social At The Table (11:30 AM)

Tuesday, September 5

• Book Club: Friends Reading Group At Smyrna Public Library (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Keep Smyrna Beautiful collaborates with local schools by providing tours of the Smyrna Recycling Center. These tours accommodate groups of up to 30 students and include in-depth explorations of the center, along with hands-on recycling activities. For further information on school partnerships, you can learn more here. (Keep Smyrna Beautiful via Facebook)
• The recent Battle of the Paddles challenge raised $2,786 for the Cobb County Meals on Wheels program. This charity event, centered around pickleball, aimed to support seniors in the county by ensuring they receive nutritious meals. (Cobb County Government via Facebook)
• The 62nd Cobb County Police Academy Class is preparing for graduation after completing 27 weeks of rigorous training, which included Officer Survival training. Congratulations to these future officers as they get ready to serve and ensure the safety of Cobb County. (Cobb County Police Department via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all next week 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.