🌱 'Stuff-A-Bus' Makes Rounds + Missing Official Found Dead

Hello, neighbors. Danielle Fallon-O'Leary here with your fresh copy of the Smyrna-Vinings Daily, filled with all the local news you need to know right now.

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Cloudy, a t-storm in the p.m. High: 52 Low: 49.

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

1. The 'Stuff-A-Bus' toy drive kicked off on Tuesday. The bus is making its way around Cobb County this week to collect Christmas gifts for local kids in families affected by poverty. (MDJOnline.com)
2. A Cobb County juvenile justice official was found dead after being reported missing last Monday. The man was last seen leaving his home down the road in Marietta on his way to work. (11Alive.com WXIA)
3. Marietta and Cobb County head for arbitration over a request by a developer to build a 600-home development. The proposal would require nearby Marietta to annex about 170 acres of land, which the county says would exceed the density allowed by the county code. (MDJOnline.com)

Today in and around Smyrna-Vinings:

• Ironmonger's Open Mic At Ironmonger Brewing Company, Marietta (4:00 PM)
• Annual Holiday Artist Market At Spruill Center For The Arts, Dunwoody (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• There's only one more weekend to go before Christmas! If you're looking for something fun to do to get you in the holiday spirit, here's a list of five fun activities in the Atlanta area, including a visit to the Atlanta Botanical Garden Lights, Holiday Nights. (FanBolt)
• Calling all holiday house hunters! Check out this roundup of newly-listed properties in the Smyrna-Vinings area, including a two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo and a seven-bedroom, six bathroom house. (Smyrna-Vinings Patch)
• Have you had a chance to get your photo with Santa yet? Here's a list of a few places in metro Atlanta where you can find Santa. Smyrna residents can even schedule a home visit from Santa through Thursday, Dec. 15! ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with your next update.

— 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.