🌱 Weekly Travel Advisory + School-Aged COVID-19 Report

Hi all. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Daily. Let's get this Saturday started off right with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

Some sun, then turning cloudy. High: 62 Low: 54.

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

1. The Cobb County Department of Transportation has released its most recent Weekly Travel Advisory. The advisory covers now through Friday, Dec. 2. The advisory's road work is subject to change based on current weather conditions. The City of Smyrna will be closing lanes related to the Windy Hill Boulevard project from 9:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. on weekdays. Expect heavy delays. The full list of road closures and alerts is available at the link. (Cobb County Courier)
2. A Powder Springs nonprofit is feeding more than 1,200 Cobb County families each week. Reflections of Trinity hosts regular food distributions throughout the week to support families facing food insecurity. The nonprofit hosts a food distribution every Saturday. Prior to the pandemic, Reflections of Trinity served about 500 families each week. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
3. The Georgia Department of Public Health has released its most recent School-Aged COVID-19 Data Report. According to the department, Cobb County's infection rates are increasing in children ages five through 17. Infection rates for school-aged children are decreasing statewide in all age groups. (Cobb County Courier)

Today in and around Smyrna-Vinings:

• Flippin For Kids At Smyrna First United Methodist Church (8:00 AM)
• Roswell Dance Theatre's The Nutcracker At Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, Sandy Springs (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Smyrna-Vinings area to hit the market. Click the link to view the full list of properties which includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Patch)
• In-Person Advance Voting begins on Sunday, Nov. 27 in Cobb County for the U.S. Senate runoff election. Click the link for a list of voting locations. (City of Smyrna)
• Are you in the market for a new best friend? Consider this list of adoption-ready pets in the Smyrna-Vinings area who are searching for a forever home. Click the link to view the complete list. (Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! See you all Monday morning for another update.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer 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.