🌱 Splash Pad Gains Additional $1.2 Million + Local Holocaust Exhibit

Hello all. I'm back with your new edition of the Smyrna-Vinings Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

A t-shower in spots; warmer. High: 81 Low: 63.

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

1. The Riverline Park Splash Pad is still in the works! City Council approved an additional $1.2 million from the General Fund reserves for the project because geo-hydro testing showed the initial location would be too costly. Pond and City staff have since redesigned the splash pad for the opposite side of the Riverview Park driveway and received approval for the plan. You can view the splash pad agenda packet here. (Cobb County Courier)
2. The Cobb County International Festival in nearby Marietta is looking for volunteers and vendors! The festival’s goal is to celebrate and bring food, music, and art from across the globe to the Cobb County community. Jim Miller Park Event Center will be hosting the event on Aug. 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. but the deadline for vendor applications is Jul. 14. You can find the list of applications for volunteers, food vendors, cultural performers, and art here. (Cobb County, Georgia - Gov)
3. The Mountain View Regional Library and the Georgia Holocaust Commission are hosting a Response to the Holocaust: Survivors and Liberators Exhibit. Learn about the history and experiences of Georgia citizens who survived through the Holocaust and World War II. The exhibit will be on display at the Mountain View Regional Library until Jun. 26 and is recommended for ages 18 and up. (Cobb County, Georgia - Gov)

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Today in Smyrna-Vinings:

Friday, June 23

• Demonstrate Healing & Miracle Crusade At Vinings Church (11:00 AM)
• Tweens: Creativity Club At Smyrna Public Library (3:00 PM)
• Concert In The Garden At Reed House (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Today is the last day to fill out the Smyrna Fire Department community survey! The responses help with the quality of services offered and can assist with identifying gaps in coverage. Take the survey here. (City of Smyrna, GA Government via Facebook)
• REMINDER - The Movie in the Park on Jun. 24 has been moved to North Cooper Lake Park. See Top Gun Maverick for $10 per family. Registration for the event is required and you can register here. (City of Smyrna, GA Government via Facebook)
• Need a laugh? The Rotary Club of Vinings Cumberland has posted a throwback to the Hula Hoop guy from the Vinings Down Hill 5K! Don’t miss the next run on Aug. 12 for a chance to be featured in the future. (Rotary Club of Vinings Cumberland via Facebook)

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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.