🌱 Racial Trust-Building Initiative + City Of Mableton Approved

Hey, hello! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Smyrna-Vinings Daily. Let's get this day started off right with a quick review of the most important things happening in town.

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But first, today's weather:

A brief afternoon shower. High: 67 Low: 62.

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

1. The City of Smyrna is launching its second year of the racial trust-building initiative. The purpose of the initiative is to make sure everyone in the community feels heard and appreciated. The 2021 cohort included the Smyrna Police Department's spokesperson, Lt. Louis Defense. The initiative consists of two classes. (Yahoo News)
2. Cobb County's unofficial election results for Tuesday's election have been published. Brian Kemp won the Gubernatorial race against Stacey Abrams. As of Wednesday afternoon, Raphael Warnock was leading Hershel Walker in the U.S. Senate race, but the vote tally was still too close to call at that time. Click the link for the county's full election results. (Patch)
3. Cobb County voters have approved of Mableton becoming a city next year. The cityhood vote was not overwhelming, but it did secure a majority, with 54 percent of voters approving. The City of Mableton will include parts of unincorporated Smyrna. (11 Alive)

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Today in and around Smyrna-Vinings:

• Preschool Storytime At Smyrna Public Library (10:30 AM)
• An Evening Of Acoustic Music At Indie Studios, Atlanta (6:30 PM)
  
• Prophecy Series At Shiloh SDA Church (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Are you growing increasingly frustrated with online home listings and seeking an alternative? Consider the upcoming in-person open house occurring in the Smyrna-Vinings area this weekend. Click for the full list that includes the time, date, property dimensions, price, and photos. (Smyrna-Vinings Patch)
• The Smyrna Public Library will be closed on Friday for Veterans Day. Please plan accordingly. (City of Smyrna)
• Letters to Santa will begin on Monday. Nov. 28 at the Smyrna Public Library's Youth Services desk. Start writing your letter! (City of Smyrna)

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• Lower School Student Visit Day (November 12)
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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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.