🌱 Cobb County Talks Electric Vehicles + High School Band Gifted $15K

Good morning, Smyrna-Vinings! Like many of you, the Patch staff will be taking some time off for the holiday season, so you may not see as many newsletters in your inbox between now and the New Year. We will resume our normal schedule during the first week of January. For now, here’s what you need to know about what’s happening around town.

But first, your weekend weather:

• Saturday: Mostly sunny and very cold. High: 26 Low: 17.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and cold. High: 31 Low: 16.
• Monday: Partly sunny and cold. High: 39 Low: 24.

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

1. Cobb County talked about its plans to include more electric vehicles to its county fleet. The Cobb County Sheriff's Office's electric prisoner transport van was the first vehicle of its kind to be put into use in Georgia. (Cobb County Courier)
2. A Cobb County high school band was gifted $15,00 by local companies to help fund the band's opportunity to participate in the 2022 Sugar Bowl Parade and game. The Pebblebrook High School Band will travel to New Orleans, Louisiana, to take part in the parade on Dec. 30 and the game on Jan. 1. (WSB Radio)
3. The incoming winter storms that have affected much of the U.S. caused numerous flight cancellations and package delays on Friday. The Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in nearby Atlanta reported more than 130 flight cancellations. If you are planning to fly into or out of Atlanta for the holiday weekend, please be sure to check the weather and your flight information for updates. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

This weekend in Smyrna-Vinings:

Saturday, December 24

• La Fete Afro Dance And Meditation At The Healing Environment (12:00 PM)
• Christmas Eve Services At Cumberland Community Church (3:30 PM)

Sunday, December 25

• Kid's Cake Decorating Class At The Watson Center Smyrna (10:00 AM)
• Amala On The Spot With Live Band At Naija Cuisines Hookah Lounge (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• If you're planning to start your new year with a hunt for a new job, then you're in luck! Sandy Springs is partnering with community organizations to hold a job fair on Jan. 12 at the City Springs Performing Arts Center. Come connect with employers and fellow jobseekers in your search! ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
• The Cobb County Police Department recognized one of its own for a "heartfelt act of service." Officer Withers used his own money to buy a hotel room and hot meal for a man in need of a place to stay during Thursday's frigid night temperatures. (WSB Atlanta)
• Atlanta's theater season is ramping up to a great start in the new year. The Fox Theater in nearby downtown Atlanta will kick off the season with a production of "Hadestown" while the Aurora Theater in neighboring Lawrenceville will start with "Kim's Convenience." Check out this list for the rest of the new year theater round-up! ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

You're officially in the loop for today! See you all next week for another update. Happy holidays!

— 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.