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You won't want to miss Holidays on Peachtree Street on the Smyrna Patch calendar

Good morning to you Smyrna! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How two Smyrna officers brought an unresponsive baby back to breathing
- How a Smyrna dog became famous for climbing trees and fences
- How well do you really know the roads connecting Smyrna and Atlanta?
Also on today's calendar: Holidays on Peachtree Street and 4 more events.
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Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Mostly sunny and windy, with a high of 43 and low of 16 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Monday: Plenty of sun, but chilly, temps: high: 44, low: 24.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 54 and low of 32 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Baby rescued by Smyrna officers performing CPR (wsbtv.com) — Two Smyrna police officers are being praised after reviving an unresponsive baby boy with CPR earlier this week. Their fast teamwork restored the child’s breathing before paramedics arrived, and the department says their actions reflect exceptional service and dedication to Smyrna residents.
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• Meet Nosey Nola. This dog climbs trees and fences to spy on neighbors. (usatoday.com) — A Smyrna family’s rescue dog, Nola, has become a social‑media star for her unusual habit of climbing trees and fences to peek into neighbors’ yards. Her antics, first noticed after the family moved to their Smyrna home, now entertain nearby residents and millions of online viewers, while she enjoys life with her fellow rescue dogs and local adventures.
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• How much do you know about Cobb transportation and roadways? (cobbcountycourier.com) — If you drive regularly between Smyrna, Marietta, and Atlanta, this Cobb transportation quiz will test how well you really know the roads, transit options, and key routes that shape your commute. Several questions spotlight Smyrna’s role in regional travel, including South Cobb Drive’s purpose and an early highway that once ran through town, with links to learn more about each answer.
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📸 Around Smyrna
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Smyrna
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★ Featured events ★
- Holidays on Peachtree Street
The Church at Ponce & Highland, 1085 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta
7:00 pm - Big Chicken Chorus Christmas Show
Lassiter Concert Hall, 2601 Shallowford Rd, Marietta, GA, 30066,
3:00 pm
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
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Other local events
- Yesterday Calling - Back @ The Village Hideout
The Village Hideout , 1295 W Spring St , Smyrna
8:00 pm - Menorah Lighting at Vinings Jubilee
Vinings Jubilee , 4300 Paces Ferry Rd SE , Atlanta
5:30 pm - Free Trial Lesson | Mr. Nicholas | Piano, Voice
Jitterbug Performing Arts , 1306 Concord Rd SE , Smyrna
4:30 pm - FREE Photos with Santa & Desserts
Alto Johns Creek , 10595 Medlock Bridge Rd , Johns Creek
5:30 pm - Trial Lesson | Miss Macy | Piano
Jitterbug Performing Arts , 1306 Concord Rd SE , Smyrna
4:00 pm
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Monday December 15
Wednesday December 17
Friday December 19
📣 Smyrna Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- A Christmas Tradition Holiday Spectacular
Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre , 117 N Park Square , Marietta
3:00 pm - A Sage Christmas Musical Revue
Marietta’s NEW Theatre in the Square , 11 Whitlock Ave NW , Marietta
3:00 pm - Xaviersobased
Kenny's Alley , 50 Upper Alabama St , Atlanta
7:00 pm - The Cool Kids
Center Stage Theater , 1374 W Peachtree St NW , Atlanta
8:00 pm - Planning and Zoning Public Hearing
Vaughn Cultural Arts Center , 4181 Atlanta St. , Powder Springs
7:00 pm - AED training
Reflections of Trinity , 4037 Austell Powder Springs Rd SW , Powder Springs
1:30 pm - Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission Meeting
GEORGE E. FORD CENTER , 4181 Atlanta St , Powder Springs
7:00 pm
Sunday December 14
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Good Morning Neighbors this holiday season is a great reminder to give back and pay it forward.
I don't typically share or post ways I give back, but this week was different. When I grocery shop i typically offer to pay the person in front of me… (Nextdoor Smyrna Heights) - ADOPT OR FOSTER JUNIE!
Hi all! We pulled sweet girl Junie from the shelter because she was on the euthenisa list this week. We are not able to keep her long term and would… (Nextdoor Kenwood)
- Blue Flow All-Service Plumbing posted a job opening for Inventory Coordinator / Warehouse and Procurement Specialist - Full Time in Smyrna. Apply here.
- QuikTrip posted a job opening for Full Time Assistant Manager - Smyrna in Smyrna. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Smyrna here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mableton
- Mableton council approves new district to pay for police services (wsbradio.com)
Marietta
- Women Build Habitat Home Dedicated to Marietta Police Department Public Servant (cobbcountycourier.com)
- Comcast and Girls Inc. of Greater Atlanta host Brunch with Santa, give 150 new laptops to kids (theatlantavoice.com)
- Postal worker accused of stealing greeting cards out of the mail (wsbtv.com)
Austell
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-- The Patch AM Team
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