🌱 Some Residents To Get Delayed Water Bill + Six Flags Hiring

Hello, neighbors. It's Wednesday in Smyrna-Vinings and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Intervals of clouds and sun. High: 62 Low: 53.

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

1. Some Cobb County residents may see a delayed water bill this month. The delay comes from an issue with a contractor and may result in higher-than-normal bills for some residents, which will be balanced out with a shorter billing period the following month. (Cobb County)
2. Six Flags Over Georgia will be hosting several job fairs to hire more than 1,000 Georgia employees. The park will host job fairs on Jan. 28, Feb. 4, and Feb. 11 at 10:00 a.m. to hire for the upcoming 2023 season. The Cobb County park will also be hiring daily with walk-in interviews. (WSB-TV)
3. Georgia's gas tax suspension expired on Tuesday. Starting today (Jan. 11), Georgians will once again incur tax when buying gas. Overall, Georgians saw an average of 30 cents per gallon in savings while the suspension was in effect, and the state lost about $300 million to $400 million in revenue. (WSB Atlanta)

Today in Smyrna-Vinings:

• Coffee & Connections At Smyrna First United Methodist Church (8:00 AM)
• Tinker Lab: Rubber Band Racers At Smyrna Public Library (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Are you on the hunt for a new home for the new year? Check out this week's list of new properties to recently hit the market in the Smyrna-Vinings area, including listings for a four-bedroom, four-bathroom townhouse and a two-bedroom, one-bathroom condo. (Smyrna-Vinings Patch)
• It's almost time for the 2023 Daddy-Daughter Dance in Smyrna! Early bird registration for the dance is now open, which will take place on Friday, Feb. 10 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at the Smyrna Community Center. The theme this year is the Smyrna Sox Hop, so step back in time and embrace the 50s! (City of Smyrna, GA Government via Facebook)
• Are you looking to get on the court and show off your basketball skills? Registration for the Men's Basketball League is now open! The league starts Thursday, Mar. 2 at the Smyrna Community Center, and you can register as a team or as a free agent. (City of Smyrna, GA Government via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with 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.