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🌱 County Police Records Management System + Tractor Kills County Man

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Hello, neighbors! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Smyrna-Vinings Daily. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid. High: 83 Low: 70.

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

  1. The Cobb County Police Department has requested a replacement for its records management system. According to the Cobb County Chief of Police Stuart VanHoozer, the current records management system is about 16 years old, outdated, and riddled with issues. The current vendor is also unable to upgrade the system. The cost of a replacement has not yet been determined. (Cobb County Courier)
  2. Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Patch and Redfin.com have teamed up to create a helpful list of the latest Smyrna-Vinings properties that have hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Smyrna-Vinings Patch)
  3. The Cobb County Police Department reports that a 68-year-old man was killed by his industrial tractor. According to the report, the industrial tractor slid down a hill and trapped Ray F. Reece. The Cobb County Medical Examiner's Office is conducting an autopsy to confirm. (FOX 5 Atlanta)

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Today in Smyrna-Vinings:

  • Infant & Toddler Storytime At The Smyrna Library Meeting Room (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

  • The Georgia Theatre has begun selling tickets to the Vagabonds performance on Sept. 30. Click to purchase tickets. (Georgia Theatre via Instagram)
  • Friends of Smyrna Library announces that their first-ever Summer Book Sale for Children & Young Adults will be on Friday, Aug. 27 through Saturday, Aug. 28. Book donations are being collected at the Smyrna Public Library for the upcoming book sale. (Friends of Smyrna Library via Facebook)
  • Week 5 of Summer Reading with Smyrna Library Kids is about the Ocean Biome. Click to watch the video. (Smyrna Library Kids via Facebook)

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— Carla Varner

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