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🌱 Cobb Elementary Logo Backlash + Smyrna City Council Meeting Results

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Hey, everybody! It's me, Carla Varner, your host of the Smyrna-Vinings Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today.

First, today's weather:

A strong afternoon t-storm. High: 88 Low: 74.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Smyrna-Vinings:

  1. A new proposed logo for Cobb Elementary School caused immediate backlash after it was released via email to parents of students in the district. The logo contains an eagle and the initials for the school. According to many unhappy parents, the eagle looks similar to the Nazi Eagle, a symbol also used by white supremacist organizations. The school has since released a statement explaining that they would pause on the new logo while listening to stakeholder opinions. (Cobb County Courier)
  2. Living in a city near Atlanta may be taking a toll on your lungs. In a recent report, the American Lung Association ranked Atlanta as having the fourth-poorest air quality in the Southeast. According to the organization, unsafe levels of ozone and particle pollution are to blame and could have negative effects on the elderly, children, and pregnant women. (WABE 90.1 FM)
  3. At a City Council meeting on Monday night, Smyrna leaders discussed many important community topics. In a unanimous vote, the council approved a feasibility study for the development of a nature center. In addition, the council is considering the development of a fire station and a police station on Oakdale Road. The city is also transferring funds from the Pedestrian Bridge project to the Downtown and South Cobb projects. (Cobb County Courier)

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Today in Smyrna-Vinings:

  • Tours Of Truist Park At Truist Park (All Day)
  • Infant & Toddler Storytime At City Of Smyrna Public Library (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

  • The Smyrna Recycling Center will begin accepting paint for recycling starting Aug. 2! Please review all the guidelines for this new process. There will be a fee, which is calculated based on the size of the container, not the volume of paint inside. If you have any questions, call 770-431-2869. (City of Smyrna, GA Government via Facebook)
  • Smyrna Library Kids Program is onto week eight of summer reading. This is the final week of summer reading! This week, they will be reading about sharks. If your children would like to be involved, check out the Smyrna Public Library website for more events. (Smyrna Library Kids via Facebook)
  • Just a reminder that the Smyrna Parks and Recreation Fall Adult Leagues registration is now open. Adults interested in basketball or softball can register to join a team this fall. Registration information, including cost and location, is available at the parks and recreation website. (City of Smyrna, GA Government via Facebook)

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— Carla Varner

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