🌱 Potential Red Light Cameras In Smyrna + Successful River Clean Up

Hello, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Smyrna-Vinings Patch newsletter. Follow along to find out the most important things happening around town.

But first, today's weather:

Pleasant with clouds and sun. High: 84 Low: 66.

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

1. Cobb County officials are considering agreements with the city of Smyrna regarding red light cameras and with MARTA for mobile ticketing services. These agreements involve talk about the use of red light cameras within Smyrna's jurisdiction and the implementation of MARTA's mobile ticketing technology for transit services in Cobb County. The negotiations reflect efforts to enhance traffic management and public transportation services in the region. (Subscription: MDJ Online)
2. Over the weekend, Keep Smyrna Beautiful collaborated with Cobb County Water System and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area to organize a cleanup effort. Nearly 50 volunteers participated and successfully removed over 2,100 pounds of litter from trails, stream beds, and waterways. The cleanup included the removal of various types of trash, notably plastic, and foam, which will no longer pose a threat to local waterways and wildlife. (Keep Smyrna Beautiful via Facebook)
3. The Cobb County Sheriff's Office has officially introduced K-9 Charlie, an 11-month-old female bloodhound, as their newest addition to the team. Deputy Lucas-Dykstra will be partnering with K-9 Charlie, who has received training in urban and rural tracking as well as gun detection from the Georgia K-9 National Training Center in Canton. K-9 Charlie is taking over the role previously held by the late K-9 Athos, and her training, along with Deputy LD's experience, is expected to make for a successful partnership. (Cobb County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)

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Today in Smyrna-Vinings:

Tuesday, September 26

• Infant & Toddler Storytime At Smyrna Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Food Truck Tuesdays At Taylor-Brawner Park (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Heads up house hunters, five new homes have hit the market in town! Learn more at the link. (Smyrna-Vinings Patch)
• Cobb County police are conducting an investigation into a shooting that occurred at the Parkton Apartment complex near the 6860 block of Mableton Parkway SE. One person was shot, but details such as the motive, the victim's age, and their current condition remain unclear. The investigation into the incident is ongoing. (WSB-TV)
• Cobb County Police Department is hiring! Learn more about their four-day workweek here. (Cobb County Police Department via Facebook)

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That's it for today! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.

— 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.