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Also, don't miss Freddie B Live at the Perfect Note On January 8, 2026 on the Smyrna Patch calendar

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Hi there, Smyrna! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a drunken visit to Adventure Outdoors ended in an arrest
  • Meet the Smyrna dog who literally climbs trees to snoop
  • Can you match Smyrna to its signature local landmark?

Also on today's calendar: Freddie B Live at the Perfect Note On January 8, 2026.

Find out what's happening in Smyrna-Viningsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did the windowsill say to the glass? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Smyrna-Viningsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Monday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 58 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Clouds yielding to sun, temps: high: 65, low: 52.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 71 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Police: Drunk man shoplifts BB gun from Adventure Outdoors (macon.com) — A man is accused of stealing a BB gun while drunk at Adventure Outdoors on South Cobb Drive in Smyrna, leading to his arrest by Smyrna police. Authorities say he entered with an open alcoholic drink, cursed at staff and officers, and took a BB rifle worth about $258. He remains in the Cobb County jail on shoplifting and public drunkenness charges.
   

2. Meet Nosey Nola. This dog climbs trees and fences to spy on neighbors (tucson.com) — A Smyrna family’s rescue dog, Nola, has become an online sensation for climbing trees and fences to peek into neighbors’ yards. Her curious escapes from their Smyrna backyard, including scaling a sturdy new fence and nearby tree, have amazed neighbors and social media viewers alike. Despite her antics and partial blindness, she’s beloved around the neighborhood and at dog daycare.
   

3. Local Trivia Challenge: Can You Match These Cobb Cities Correctly? (cobbcountycourier.com) — You can test how well you really know Smyrna by playing a new Cobb County city-matching trivia game that highlights local landmarks like Rev Coffee Roasters and the Big Chicken. The quick puzzle lets you pair Smyrna and neighboring cities with fun facts, giving residents an easy way to brush up on local knowledge and bragging rights.
   

4. Campus News: University of North Georgia fall 2025 President's list (macon.com) — Several Smyrna students have earned top academic honors at the University of North Georgia for the fall 2025 term, with multiple residents from ZIP code 30080 named to the President’s Honor Roll. The long list also highlights high-achieving students from nearby Cobb County communities like Marietta, Kennesaw, and Powder Springs.
   

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    Monday December 22
  • Red Cross Blood Drive
    Chamblee Library -
    10:00 am
  • English as a Second Language
    Dunwoody Library -
    6:00 pm
  • Musical Booking: Holidays with the Edgewood String Quartet
    Decatur Library -
    6:30 pm
    • Tuesday December 23
  • Story Time: “Christmas”
    Maude P Ragsdale Pub Library , 1815 Hiram Douglasville Hwy , Hiram
    11:30 am
  • Snowman Bookmark
    Embry Hills Library -
    2:00 pm
    • Wednesday December 24
  • Chamber Office Closed
    DeKalb Chamber of Commerce , 125 Clairemont Ave #235 , Decatur
  • Warehouse closed
    Reflections of Trinity , 4037 Austell Powder Springs Rd SW , Powder Springs
  • Christmas Eve-City Hall & Marietta Power & Water Offices Closed - ALL DAY
    Marietta, GA Calendar Marietta, GA 30060
  • eBay ship only
    Reflections of Trinity , 4037 Austell Powder Springs Rd SW , Powder Springs
    12:30 pm
    • Thursday December 25
  • Store closed
    Reflections of Trinity , 4037 Austell Powder Springs Rd SW , Powder Springs

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  • Hi all, we have a little orange kitten we are fostering and we got him checked from the vet!
    Vet says he's all good! Does anyone want to adopt him? He's very cute and he loves to talk and be around humans! He's shy at first but opens up very… (Nextdoor Park At Vinings)
  • The Table at Tillman Dinner Church will be Sat, Dec 20, at 6pm.
    Enter Smyrna First United Methodist through the Welcome Center. Hope to see you there! (Nextdoor Springhill)
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for KFC Team Member in Smyrna. Apply here.
  • Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(05742) - 2766 Cumberland Blvd SE in Smyrna. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Smyrna here.

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