🌱 Cobb County Residents Forced Out Of Homes + Fatal Van Crash

Good morning, Smyrna-Vinings! I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

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But first, today's weather:

Very warm and more humid. High: 79 Low: 62.

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

1. Cobb County residents say they are being forced out of their homes after investors renovated the units with plans of leasing them at a higher price. Renters were given a 30-day eviction notice last week. Atlanta Legal Aid said this is a growing problem as affordable housing and low-income options are dwindle. Long-term options to increase affordable housing are being discussed by some Georgia lawmakers. (WSB Radio)
2. In nearby Marietta, a van fell over an embankment on I-75 after the driver lost control on Bells Ferry Lane yesterday, Feb. 22. The driver's husband was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene. The driver was injured and transported to a local hospital. Marietta police are investigating the crash and have not released the identifies of the Tennessee couple. (11Alive.com WXIA)
3. Staff of the Robert Williams Museum of Papermaking are hosting an "adult paper arts" course at the Smyrna Library. The first workshop on Mar. 17 will teach "The Japanese Stab Binding," the second will teach the "Petal Fold Book" technique on Mar. 24, and the third will teach "Quilling" on Mar. 31. Click here to learn more and register. (Friends of Smyrna Library via Facebook)

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Today in and around Smyrna-Vinings:

• Preschool Storytime At Smyrna Public Library (10:30 AM)
• BlairOutLoud Solo At Los Magueys in Marietta (6:00 PM)
• The Brewery's Trivia Night At The Brewery in Marietta (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• C&D Public Health is offering free vaccinations against COVID-19 and the Flu at Fortis College! Today, Feb. 23, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 2140 South Cobb Drive in Smyrna. (CDPH via Twitter)
• The Smyrna Police Department announced that Windy Hill Road at Village Parkway is back to normal after a leak caused lane closures yesterday, Feb. 22. (City of Smyrna, GA Government via Facebook)
• Browsing new home listings in and around Smyrna-Vinings on the internet can be fun, but it's even more fun seeing it in person! Check out upcoming open houses in the Smyrna-Vinings area, including a three-bedroom with a large porch on Saturday, Feb. 25. (Smyrna-Vinings Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. I'll see you around!

— 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.