🌱 Lights Of Life Remains Open + Gem City Mid-Winter Camp Registration

Hey, neighbors! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Marietta Daily. Follow along to find out the most important things happening around town.

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Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. If you still haven't seen the Lights of Life exhibit at Barclay Circle, now you have another chance. The popular holiday spot will be open through tomorrow, Dec. 31, from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. A mile of the campus has been decorated with over a million twinkling lights. You can also see a menorah, a nativity scene, and a 50-foot Christmas tree. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
2. Registration for the Gem City Mid-Winter Camp is now open. The City of Marietta announced the news on its website, along with registration information. The camp is for children ages 6 to 12 and will kick off on Feb. 20. (Cobb County Courier)
3. A popular Cobb County park will be temporarily shutting down in early January. Park officials have announced that Ebenezer Downs Park will be closed for maintenance and repairs beginning Jan. 3. It is scheduled to reopen by Jan. 10, barring inclement weather. (Cobb County)

Today in Marietta:

• Big ATL Comedy Show at Monticello ATL (5:00 PM)
• Glow Throw & 80's Dance Party at Ironmonger Brewing Company (5:30 PM)
• The Jokey Crab at Monticello ATL (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Dunleith students have the coolest vending machine! When they finish a book, they get a token to get a new book from the machine. (Marietta City Schools via Facebook)
• Want to share your talents with Marietta? Head on over to the Open Mic at Ironmonger's and join in on the creative fun. (AllEvents)

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— 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.