🌱 School Helps At-Risk Students + Shop Features New And Vintage Toys

Hello all! I'm back in your inbox this morning with the most important things happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

High: 48. Low: 38.

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Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. A Marietta school is working to help at-risk kids get on the right path in life and improve relationships between the kids and police. Marietta Alternative Programs and Services, part of the Marietta City School District, is a program for kids expelled from public schools. “One thing I say to them all the time is no one’s going to help us but us,” Farhat Ahmad, a coordinator with the program, said. (WSB Atlanta)
2. Marietta’s 2nd Chance Toys & Collectibles features both new and vintage toys. Shoppers can find a large selection of popular and retro collectibles on store shelves. The store is located at 3372 Canton Road #124 in Marietta. Click the link to see a video of the shop featured on Good Day Atlanta. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
3. The Charles D Switzer Library in downtown Marietta will be hosting an interactive banner exhibit. The Fox in the Box exhibit features banners about important moments in history and is touring public libraries in Georgia. The exhibit will be in Marietta until Jan. 27. (Press Release Desk)

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Today in Marietta:

• Ironmonger's Open Mic At Ironmonger Brewing Company (5:00 PM)
• A Christmas Tradition At Earl And Rachel Smith Strand Theatre (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you on the hunt for a new home for the new year? Check out this list of newly-listed properties in the Marietta area, including a three-bedroom, three-bathroom home and a home with five bedrooms and five bathrooms. (Marietta Patch)
• It's Traffic Tip Tuesday from the Marietta Police Department! Remember, when driving in heavy rain or snow, Georgia law requires that you use your headlights but keep your flashers off. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)
• With the holidays coming up this weekend, don't forget that the trash service in Marietta will be affected. There won't be any trash service on Friday, Dec. 23, or Monday, Dec 26., for the Christmas holiday. (City of Marietta, Ga., Government via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— 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.