🌱 Lisa Cupid Announces Plan To Run + 'Dreamgirls' At The Ferst

Hello again, everybody! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Smyrna-Vinings Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town today.

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Now, today's weather:

A couple of heavy t-storms. High: 78 Low: 64.

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

1. Lisa Cupid, Cobb County's first Black female commission chair and the first Democrat to lead the county in decades, has announced her plans to run for reelection in 2024. Despite facing challenges and criticism from a conservative minority, Cupid believes she has the strength and determination to move the county forward and address important issues. Her reelection campaign begins amidst a legal battle over the county's district map changes, with a hearing scheduled for Jul. 7 in Cobb Superior Court. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
2. A person has been rescued and is recovering in the hospital after being trapped in a house fire on Falling Water Drive in Smyrna. Firefighters received a call at approximately 10:48 a.m. on Sunday and found the victim on the first floor upon arrival. The victim was promptly rescued and transported to Wellstar Cobb Hospital for treatment while authorities investigate the cause of the fire. (11Alive)
3. Attention, theatre fans! "Dreamgirls" opens tomorrow, Jun. 15, at the Ferst Center for the Arts in nearby Atlanta. This production is an adaptation of the original that opened on Broadway in 1981, with Robert Conner directing the show. Doors open at 8:00 p.m. and tickets start at $39. (audacy.com)

Today in and around Smyrna-Vinings:

Wednesday, June 14

• Infant And Toddler Story Time At Smyrna Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Hiring Event At South City Kitchens [Atlanta] (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The life of Dunwoody native, Sue Kirby Jameson, author of "As I Recall" Vol. I and Vol. II, is discussed in this opinion piece by Valerie Biggerstaff. The book describes local history in vivid memories of growing up in nearby Dunwoody. Mrs. Jameson wrote in the 1990s and died in 2004. She is buried in the Good Hope Cemetery beside her husband, Thomas Jameson. (Appen Media)
• In honor of Juneteenth, Smyrna city offices will be closed on Monday. Police, Fire, and Public Safety offices will remain on call. Trash collection will be as usual, except that yard waste will not be collected. (City of Smyrna, GA Government via Facebook)
• Come out to the historic Reed House in Smyrna for the Concert in the Garden Event on Jun. 23. Smyrna city officials encourage you to enjoy the music of the Ensemble Luxardo in this enchanting setting, which will include an open bar. Tickets are available here. (City of Smyrna, GA Government via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right! See you all tomorrow morning 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.