🌱 Police Donate Equipment + Nearby School Investigates Threat

Hello all. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Smyrna-Vinings Daily — here to impart all the most important things happening locally.

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Mostly sunny and cooler. High: 54 Low: 34.

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

1. The nearby Sandy Springs Police Department is donating surplus and outdated items and supplies to the Cohutta Police Department. The Cohutta Police Department and Court headquarters was destroyed in a fire in December, and the department has been asking for donations from other agencies to replace the ruined equipment. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2. Police in nearby Marietta investigated a sketch of a gun with a date and a message found in a student bathroom at Marietta Sixth Grade Academy. The drawing included the statement "be ready" with the date Jan. 19. Marietta police said that they didn't believe the threat was credible after the investigation. Still, the school released a statement saying it had increased security and adult supervision for the remainder of the week. (WSB Radio)
3. A city councilman in nearby Atlanta proposed the creation of a website that would help Atlanta residents find affordable housing. The website would work to compile affordable housing listings from multiple partners and third-party companies. The city council will review the resolution during its meeting on Jan. 24. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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Today in Smyrna-Vinings:

• Community Art Exhibit At A. Max Bacon City Hall (9:00 AM)
• Athletic Open House At Whitefield Academy (5:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Help a homeless pet by giving it a warm and loving home this winter. Check out this week's roundup of adoptable pets in the Smyrna-Vinings area and learn more about pets like Donte, Dexter, Penny, and more. (Smyrna-Vinings Patch)
• Early bird registration for the Smyrna Sox Hop Daddy Daughter Dance ends Friday, Jan. 20. Take advantage of getting $20 off your tickets! (City of Smyrna, GA Government via Facebook)
• Are you looking for a fun activity this weekend? Here's what's happening in and around Cobb County this weekend, including Braves Fest, a Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute performance, family fun at the Marietta History Center, and more. (Newsbreak)

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— 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.