🌱 Water Bill Notice For Smyrna + Election Grand Jury Completes Work

Hey, everybody. It's Tuesday in Smyrna-Vinings and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and warmer. High: 62 Low: 37.

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

1. Some Smyrna residents may see an increase in their water usage amounts for the next water billing period and possibly the one following. The increases are due to the significant cold weather which took place last month causing freezing which affected several customers' water lines to break. A Leak Adjustment policy can help mitigate the financial burden you may be under and can be accessed by emailing water@smyrnaga.gov or calling (678) 631-5338. (City of Smyrna, GA Government)
2. A special grand jury in nearby Fulton County that was responsible for investigating alleged interference in the 2020 presidential election has completed its work. The judge overseeing the jury issued an order to dissolve it on Monday due to the jury's work being completed successfully. A hearing will be held on Jan. 24 to debate whether or not the jury's report should be made public. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
3. A 60-year-old woman in nearby Kennesaw was struck and killed by a car while walking her dog. The incident happened on Saturday morning around 9:00 a.m. on Wooten Lake Road at Glenlake Parkway. Both the dog and the driver of the vehicle did not sustain any injuries. The investigation is ongoing. (FOX 5 Atlanta)

Today in Smyrna-Vinings:

• Connection Pros Business Networking At Keller Wiliams Realty Cityside (8:00 AM)
• Teen Time: Crafts With A Cause At Smyrna Public Library (1:00 PM)
• Team Trivia At Varners Restaurant & Tavern (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you on the hunt for a new job? Here's this week's roundup of employers currently hiring in the Smyrna-Vinings area. Find open job opportunities in sales, customer service, consulting, and more. (Smyrna-Vinings Patch)
• Speaking of jobs, the MARTA Police Department will be hosting a job fair on Saturday, Jan. 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the MARTA Police Headquarters down the road in Atlanta. The department is offering a signing bonus for officer positions. (WSB Atlanta)
• You are invited to join the City of Smyrna for a Black History Month celebratory dinner! The dinner will feature Erica Armstong Dunbar, author of the book "She Came to Slay: The Life and Times of Harriet Tubman." The dinner will be held on Friday, Feb. 24 at 5:30 p.m. at the Smyrna Community Center. (City of Smyrna, GA Government via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning 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.