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🌱 Man Arrested For Exposing Himself + Shelter Puts Out Adoption Plea
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Hi, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening these days in Smyrna-Vinings. Here's the lowdown.
First, today's weather:
A stray afternoon t-storm. High: 92 Low: 74.
Here are the top three stories in Smyrna-Vinings today:
- Police arrested Cedric Hall after several women said he exposed himself to them at the Cumberland Mall food court. One witness said that he was ordering food when he saw Hall continuously expose himself. Shopper Wendy McLeod was shocked to learn what happened there and said that she is very concerned about crime in the area. (WSB-TV 2)
- An argument that turned violent in Atlanta on Wednesday left one woman fighting for her life in a hospital after being shot in the face. Medics rushed the woman to Atlanta Medical Center where she was in critical condition. Police did not release the identity of the victim or suspects. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
- Fulton County officials put out an "urgent call for help" to adopt or foster cats and dogs from the county animal shelter through a video. The shelter, which was built for 80 dogs, is overflowing with more than 300 dogs. "We really need the public's help in terms of coming in and fostering pets, adopting our pets," said Alton Adams, Fulton's COO of public safety. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Today in Smyrna-Vinings:
- Preschool Storytime At Smyrna Public Library (10:30 AM)
- Membership in Jonquil City Investment Club At Harvest Pointe Clubhouse (7:00 PM)
- High-Energy, Low-Impact Workout Class - Featuring DDPYoga At American Legion - Smyrna Post 160 (7:10 PM)
From my notebook:
- Stop by one or all of these Smyrna-Vinings open houses this weekend. View pictures and the full listing online and then come see your dream home in person. (Smyrna-Vinings Patch)
- Learn about homeschooling at the Southeast Homeschool Expo at the Cobb Galleria Centre on Jul. 28 - 30. Homeschooling for Excellence 101 will be presented on Jul. 28. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
- Come see the birds at The Sandy Springs Recreation and Parks Department's bird-watching activities on Jul. 16 and 18 at Morgan Falls Overlook Park. The free Bird Walk at 8:00 a.m. on Jul. 16 will take participants to several habitats. (Reporter Newspapers)
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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you soon.
— Carla Varner
