The quickest way to catch up on today’s most important events in Smyrna-Vinings.
May 15, 2023 12:10 p.m. EDT | Updated May 15, 2023 6:25 p.m. EDT
Good Morning all! It’s Danielle Fallon-O’Leary, your host for the Smyrna Vinings Patch newsletter – here to bring you the latest on the most important happenings in town.
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Here are the top three stories in Smyrna Vinings today:
- Georgia hospitals have established police forces to protect staff from increasing violence from patients and visitors. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp recently signed legislation increasing penalties for assaulting hospital staff and allowing hospitals to develop independent police policies. This new law aims to protect Georgia hospital workers from increasing violence from patients. (WABE 90.1 FM)
- In nearby Brookhaven, Puppy Haven is hosting its sixth annual Party for the Paws event in support of the Atlanta Humane Society. The party will celebrate both the 10th anniversary of Puppy Haven and the 150th anniversary of the Atlanta Humane Society. The event features live music, vendors, food, drinks and entertainment for the on-site children. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
- This week the Smyrna Fire Department launched the Smyrna Safe Business Program. The program is designed to help companies build resilience and preparedness in the event of an emergency. Businesses that complete the program are recognized by the Mayor and Council as Smyrna Safe Businesses. The first of the five sessions focuses on identifying threats and developing business readiness strategies. More information about the program can be found here. (Fire Department Smyrna)
Today in and around Smyrna Vinings:
- Family Scavenger HuntAt the Georgia Aquarium [Atlanta] (12.00)
- Tuesday food truckAt Taylor Brawner Park (5:00 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Join the Smyrna Elementary PTA and Foundations Ghost Night on Monday, May 22 and Tuesday, May 23. Enjoy cookies, burgers, fries and more from 12pm to 3pm. (Smyrna Elementary PTA via Facebook)
- The Museum of Illusions opens Friday, May 19 at Atlanta Station. Visitors can immerse themselves in an interactive journey through optical illusions, puzzles, and more than 80 exhibits. (Gwinnett Daily Post)
- The annual Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade returns to the Westside Trail this Saturday, May 20th. Created by Chantelle Rytter and the Krewe of the Grateful Gluttons, this annual parade brings community and creativity to Atlanta. (KABE)
- A team of researchers from Georgia Tech has developed an automatic feeding machine for gorillas at Zoo Atlanta. The ForageFeeder allows primates to forage more naturally instead of requiring staff to deliver food at regular intervals. The machine costs $400 and is easy to make and modify. (Georgia Tech College of Engineering)
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Selected events:
- Maya Eventov Artist Show: Textures of Nature (May 20)
- Microchipping and Vaccinations Clinic for Dogs and Cats – Inexpensive (May 21)
- GO Kickball Summer Social, Coed, Adult Leagues – Registration Deadline June 8th (June 8th)
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— Danielle Fallon O’Leary
About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a Content Manager at content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and helps Patch.com curate community newsletters. Danielle also has a master’s degree in Communication Studies and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.
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