🌱 Big Shanty Wins $10,000 + Planning Commission Debates Annexation

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Here are the top three stories today in and around Marietta:

1. Big Shanty Intermediate School received $10,000 in recognition of its efforts to make a mark on the community. The award was the grand prize in the Delta Community Credit Union's 2022 Give Back Give Away. (MDJOnline.com)
2. The Marietta Planning Commission met on Tuesday to consider annexing about 170 acres of Bells Ferry property for the development of 600 homes. Last month, the annexation request was rejected by the Cobb Board of Commissioners. (MDJOnline.com)
3. A suspect in a murder that took place three months ago at the District at Vinings apartments is now in police custody. The suspect was in custody in Crisp County for unrelated charges and was transferred to the Cobb County jail. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

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Today in Marietta:

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From my notebook:

• Looking for holiday events to get you into the spirit? Check out this list of events happening this week around the Marietta area, including upcoming shows at the Hunt House and "Christmas Back Home," a performance of Christmas medleys at the Marietta Performing Arts Center. (MDJOnline.com)
• Looking for a new home for the holidays? Check out these newest property listings in the Marietta area, including a five-bedroom, four-bathroom house in the Indian Hills Country Club community. (Marietta Patch)
• Still buying holiday presents for your friends and family? Learn more about the 40 specialty merchants who sell at Marietta's Artisan Market! (Visit Marietta GA via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday! I'll see you around.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer 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.