🌱 Decline In Cobb County School Fights + Smyrna Artist's Work Stolen

Hello and happy Monday! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through all the most important things happening locally. Here goes...

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and humid. High: 89 Low: 71.

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

1. The Cobb County School District has reported a decline in student fights. Despite the county's decline, the Georgia Department of Education reports an increase in school fights during the 2021-2022 school year. According to the department, the state had 56,000 fights occur last school year. (WJCL)
2. Smyrna's Robin Rogers reports that the pieces he was planning on displaying at the Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival in Cary were stolen. The trailer that housed the artwork was robbed while Rodgers was staying at the Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Cary hotel. About 60 pieces were stolen — worth about $10,000. (ABC11)
3. The Cobb County Police Department is investigating a Sunday morning shooting at an apartment complex. According to the department, the incident occurred at The District at Vinings on Paces Ferry Road. Details are slim but initial reports indicate that a man was shot. As of Sunday evening, his condition is unclear. (11Alive.com WXIA)

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Today in Smyrna-Vinings:

• Special Committee On Budget At A. Max Bacon City Hall (8:30 AM)
• To-Go Craft Kits At Smyrna Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Teen Volunteer Service Project #1 At The Smyrna Public Library (5:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Consider this list of the latest Smyrna-Vinings properties to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Smyrna-Vinings Patch)
• The Friends of Smyrna Library's book sale has set a new one-day sales record. Proceeds of the sale will be going to support the Wonderbook Collection for Youth Services. Click to learn more. (Friends of Smyrna Library via Facebook)
• Smyrna's Tree Board meeting on Wednesday has been canceled. Please plan accordingly. (City of Smyrna)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— 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.