🌱 Local Hairdresser Inspires Confidence + Deadly House Fire In Smyrna

Hey, everybody. It's Saturday in Smyrna-Vinings, and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

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But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy with a t-storm. High: 63 Low: 47.

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

1. A hairdresser from nearby Sandy Springs is helping to restore the confidence of people with hair loss issues through the use of custom prosthetic wigs. Hairstylist Rebecca Walden recently helped a cancer survivor regain her confidence after cancer treatments made it so she would never be able to regrow her hair. (WSB Radio)
2. A house fire at Cooper Lake Court in Smyrna on Friday has left one dead and one injured. Neighbors told news stations that a brother and sister had lived at the home for nearly two decades. Officials are investigating the cause of the blaze. (Smyrna-Vinings Patch)
3. The Atlanta Police Department discussed its preparation to prepare nearby Atlanta for New Years Eve celebrations. The Peach Drop is back at Five Points and that combined with the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl will bring thousands of people to downtown this weekend. As part of the police and city's plans, a citywide curfew remains in effect for all minors under 18 years of age. (GPB News)

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Today in Smyrna-Vinings:

• La Fete - Afro Dance And Meditation At The Healing Environment (12:00 PM)
• Releasing Through Love At Giving Tree Yoga (12:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• If you're interested in genealogy and local history, then the Smyrna Library has just the books for you! A local Smyrna resident recently donated a collection of books that belonged to his late wife, who was an avid genealogist. Visit the library to check them out and learn more! (Friends of Smyrna Library via Facebook)
• If you're planning to drive anywhere in Cobb County this upcoming week, make sure you check out this list of road and lane closures in the county so you can plan accordingly and avoid delays. The closures will run now through Friday, Jan. 6. (Cobb County Courier)
• It's New Year's Eve! If you're still looking for ideas on how to ring in the New Year, here are five events in the nearby Atlanta area, including the annual Peach Drop Festival, a New Year's celebration at the Georgia Aquarium, and the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. (The Atlanta Voice)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday. Happy New Year!

— 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.