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🌱 Uptick in AR-15 Rifle Sales + Bulletproof Bookcases For Classrooms

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Smyrna-Vinings.

Posted Tue, Jun 7, 2022 at 3:12 pm ET|Updated Tue, Jun 7, 2022 at 9:00 pm ET

Hey, everybody! It's Wednesday in Smyrna-Vinings and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in town.

First, today's weather:

Humid; an afternoon t-storm. High: 81 Low: 69.

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

Eric Wallace of Adventure Outdoors, a gun store in Smyrna, said sales of AR-15 rifles have gone up in the last 10 days. The high-velocity gun, linked to recent mass shootings, allows the user to fire dozens of rounds before reloading. Last week President Joe Biden called for a ban on the weapon. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
Cobb County announced that a portal has been set up for organizations and individuals who want to apply for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) federal funds for projects. The Board of Commissioners recently approved ARPA investment guidance that allocates funds to five priority areas, including community health, support services, economic development, country infrastructure and public safety. Applications are due by September 9, 2022. (Cobb County Courier)
ProtedED Solutions, a Cobb County company, is gaining popularity with its bullet-proof bookcases, designed to increase classroom safety. The bookshelves are made of steel and Kevlar double as bullet-proof shields. Owner Pete Facchini thought of creating a protective shield for classrooms after the Virginia Tech mass shooting in 2007. (CBS 46 News)

Today in Smyrna-Vinings:

Plastic Waste Free World Conference and Expo North America At Cobb Galleria Centre (9:00 AM)
Infant & Toddler Storytime At Smyrna Public Library (10:30 AM)
Atlanta Braves vs. Oakland Athletics At Truist Park (7:20 PM)

From my notebook:

Scroll through the latest homes to hit the Smyrna-Vinings area real-estate market. View pictures, check out specs, and then click on the link to see the full listing. (Smyrna-Vinings Patch)
Beer connoisseurs won't want to miss out on this tour of Atlanta's Upper Westside breweries. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Join the Vinings Jubilee Farmers Market every Thursday from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Vinings Jubilee. Shop local goods from over 30 vendors. (travelcobb.org)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! See you all tomorrow morning for another update.

— Carla Varner