🌱 Two Traffic Fatalities + Suspect Caught Trying Home Doorknobs

Hello, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new copy of the Smyrna-Vinings Daily. Keep reading for the most important things happening around town.

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

1. The Georgia Department of Public Safety reports that two traffic fatalities occurred in Cobb County during the Thanksgiving travel period. Statewide, there were 18 traffic fatalities. The Thanksgiving holiday travel period is between Wednesday, Nov. 23, and Sunday, Nov. 27. Click for the full report breakdown. (Cobb County Courier)
2. Dave Matthews made an appearance in Cobb County for U.S. Senate candidate Raphael Warnock. The popular singer performed "Save Me" at the Battery Atlanta. Warnock is running against Herschel Walker. Early voting for the Dec. 6 runoff election is currently underway. (GPB)
3. The Cobb County Police Department arrested a suspect who was trying to open doors in nearby Kennesaw. The suspect was caught on surveillance footage from a Ring Doorbell. The suspect has been charged with loitering and prowling. The department is encouraging residents to report suspicious behavior. (Fox 5 Atlanta)

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Today in Smyrna-Vinings:

• Preschool Storytime At Smyrna Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Committee Of The Whole Meeting At A. Max Bacon City Hall (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Atlanta Magazine has compiled a list of "reasons to love Smyrna." Click to see the full list. (Atlanta Magazine)
• Did you miss Smyrna's Coming Home for the Holidays event? No worries, the city took plenty of photos. Click to view the full photo album. (City of Smyrna, GA Government via Facebook)
• The City of Smyrna reminds residents that Georgia runoff election early voting is currently underway. Cobb County has 12 advance voting locations. Click for the location list. (City of Smyrna, GA Government via Facebook)

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— 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.