🌱 Smyrna Bright Nights + Efforts To Prevent Youth Gang Violence

Good morning, Smyrna-Vinings! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new copy of the Smyrna-Vinings Daily. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in town today.

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

1. Smyrna Bright Nights will be returning on Monday, Dec. 5. The event features an interactive map of homes that will display local holiday lights. Participants can join the event by registering their addresses on the map at this link. Smyrna Bright Nights continues through Dec. 31. (City of Smyrna)
2. Cobb Chamber's Cobb Young Professionals will be hosting its holiday social on Thursday, Dec. 8. The holiday social's theme will be "Casino Night." There will be drinks, food, prizes, and more at the social at the Boxwood Social Hall. Everyone is encouraged to attend this community event. Click for registration details. (Cobb County Courier)
3. Cobb County Police Chief Stuart Vanhoozer reports that the department is trying to be proactive about gang youth violence. Multiple Atlanta area departments are dealing with an increase in gang violence. The Cobb County Police Department has dedicated an entire unit to preventing and addressing the issue. The unit is investigating several cases while spending time in county schools to try to keep children on the right path. (WSBTV)

Today in and around Smyrna-Vinings:

• Roswell Dance Theatre's The Nutcracker At Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, Sandy Springs (7:00 PM)
• Teal's The Season Holiday Soiree: "Breakfast At Divani's, A Tiffani Affair" At Smyrna American Legion (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Smyrna-Vinings area to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Smyrna-Vinings Patch)
• Are you in the market for a new best friend? Consider this list of adoption-ready pets in the Smyrna-Vinings area that are searching for a forever home. Click to view the complete list. (Smyrna-Vinings Patch)
• Christmas Cheer is in the air at Smyrna's Fire Station 1. The station's Santa sleigh display is ready for photos and social media. The display is located at 2620 Atlanta Road. (Smyrna Public Safety Foundation via Facebook)

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Events:

• Teal's The Season Holiday Soiree, "Breakfast At Divani's A Tiffani Affair" (December 2)
• Thomas Arvid Annual Holiday Show (December 3)
• Jazz at the Ballroom Presents "HOLIDAY IN" (December 17)
• Holidays on Stage and Screen (December 17)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday! I'll see you around.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.