🌱 Power Ball Winner Resides In Cobb Co. + Solar Eclipse Workshops

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

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 78 Low: 58.

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

1. Two winning Powerball tickets were sold in Georgia, with one worth $1 million from a local Publix store and another valued at $2 million via the Georgia Lottery's mobile app. The lucky Publix store is located in nearby Alpharetta, and the winner lives in Cobb County. Meanwhile, the Powerball jackpot has rolled over to $725 million with a cash value option of $350.5 million, and the next drawing is scheduled for Saturday. Georgia Lottery winners with prizes over $600 must claim them at the lottery headquarters or district offices, presenting a winner claim form and valid government-issued photo ID with a social security card. Prizes under $600 can be claimed at any lottery retailer. (www.wsbradio.com)
2. There are two upcoming solar eclipses in North America, the first one on Oct. 14. In Cobb County, approximately 52 percent of the sun will be covered by the moon during this eclipse, which takes place from 11:43 a.m. to 2:44 p.m. Cobb Libraries are offering workshops to educate people about the eclipse and will provide free solar glasses. Additionally, on Oct. 14, there will be eclipse-viewing events at Switzer Library and West Cobb Library. (Cobb County Government via Facebook)
3. Cobb County Elections and Registration will hold a Town Hall event on Tuesday, Oct. 3, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Senior Wellness Center in nearby Marietta. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet Interim Director Gerry Miller and gain insights into the department's divisions, responsibilities, and details about the upcoming November Municipal Elections. The event will also include a question-and-answer session, voter registration, absentee ballot requests, and information about becoming an election worker. (Cobb County Government via Facebook)

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Today in Smyrna-Vinings:

Friday, September 22

• Hispanic Heritage Food Testing At 1753 Spring Rd. SE (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Cobb County Public Library has curated a reading list that highlights the significant contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans on the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. The entire list of books can be found here. (Cobb County Courrier)
• You can help identify litter hot spots in Smyrna through an online report form. (Keep Smyrna Beautiful via Facebook)
• Heads up house hunters, multiple open-house events are happening this weekend in Smyrna. Click the link to learn more. (Smyrna-Vinings Patch)

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That's it for today! See you 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.