🌱 Take And Make Thanksgiving Crafts + Free Pet Adoption Events

Hello, neighbors! I'm back in your inbox this fall morning with everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and chilly. High: 47 Low: 27.

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

1. The Smyrna Public Library will be offering take-and-make Thanksgiving crafts next week. The crafts will be available between Monday, Nov. 21, and Wednesday, Nov. 23. Participants can get the different crafts from the library's Youth Services Desk. All supplies will be provided by the library. Click for the full craft schedule. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2. Cobb County leaders are considering a proposal that would use money obtained through the American Rescue Plan Act to fill public safety job openings. The county received $147 million through the federal act, and the proposal would use $20 million of it. The Cobb County Police Department currently has 83 vacancies while the Cobb County Fire Department has 81 vacancies. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
3. Cobb County Animal Services will be offering a free adoption event each Monday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event will be held in the shelter's parking lot at 1060 Al Bishop Drive in nearby Marietta. There will be cats, kittens, dogs, and puppies available for adoption. The event is not limited to Cobb County residents. (Cobb County Courier)

Today in and around Smyrna-Vinings:

• Vinings Jubilee Farmers Market At Vinings Jubilee, Atlanta (2:30 PM)
• Teen Volunteer Service Project #3 At Smyrna Public Library (5:30 PM)
• Ladies Night Comedy Jam At Monticello ATL, Atlanta (6:00 PM)
• Committee Of The Whole Meeting At Smyrna City Hall (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you growing increasingly frustrated with online home listings and are seeking an alternative? Consider this list of five upcoming in-person open houses occurring in the Smyrna-Vinings area this weekend. Click for the full list that includes times, dates, property dimensions, prices, and photos. (Smyrna-Vinings Patch)
• The Vinings Jubilee Christmas Tree Lighting will be held on Thursday, Dec. 1, at 6:00 p.m. (Cobb Travel & Tourism)
• The Women's Makers Market will be on Sunday, Dec. 4, at noon. The event will be held in Smyrna West Village. (All Events)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday! I'll see you around.

— 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.