🌱 Peri Peri Grill Opening New Location + 2017 Shooting Case Closed

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But first, today's weather:

A morning shower; cloudy. High: 56 Low: 44.

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

1. Portuguese cuisine coming soon: The Peri Peri Grill is set to open a second location in the near future. Peri Peri already has one restaurant located in Johns Creek, and the second location is set to be near the Johnny Rockets in the Hilton Garden Inn on 275 Baker St. NW according to the building permits filed earlier this month. Although an opening date has not been set yet, the company's website has indicated that they will be "opening soon." (What Now Atlanta)
2. It's that time of the year again, opera and ballet season is underway at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. An elegant night at the theatre deserves an equally elegant meal before or after, and there are plenty of options close by. Choices like Canoe, 101 Steak, and C&S Seafood and Oyster Bar are within three miles of the centre if you are looking to have dinner before the show. If you want to keep the party going for a late night snack or glass of wine you can check out Park Bench, Bartaco, or Dixie Tavern which are all close by. (Eater Atlanta)
3. The shooting and killing of Barcelona Wine Bar's manager in 2017 has been closed as the four men accused pleaded guilty. Chelsea Beller, the former manager of the popular Atlanta restaurant was closing for the night on Nov. 19 when three men forced their way into the restaurant, stole from the safe, and shot Beller in the shoulder which later was the cause for her death. On Monday, Carlous Bailey, Terry Jones, Samuel Ott, and Ira Williams all pleaded guilty to murder and other charges. (WSB Atlanta)

Today in Smyrna-Vinings:

• Team Trivia At Varners Restaurant & Tavern (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Georgia Theatre presents, "Trampled by Turtles With Bailey Bigger" on Apr. 20. Tickets for the show are available here. (Georgia Theatre via Instagram)
• Do you know what the severe weather sirens sound like in Smyrna? On Wednesday, Feb. 8, the Smyrna Fire Department will be conducting an audio test for Severe Weather Awareness Week to help the community identify what the siren sounds like and what to do. (City of Smyrna, GA Government via Facebook)
• Tomorrow, Shane Smith and the Saints will be performing at the Georgia Theatre with the Midnight River Choir. Don't miss this opportunity for an amazing Wednesday night, tickets are are available here. (Georgia Theatre via Instagram)
• Pizza and supporting Smyrna Elementary, what could be better? Today, Jan. 31, order pizza from Papa Johns using the code SMYRNA20 and 20 percent of your purchase price will be sent to the Smyrna Elementary PTA program! (Smyrna Elementary PTA via Facebook)

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— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager 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.