For the stories included in today's PatchCast, click on the links below: <a href="https://patch.com/A-pjSV" rel="noopener" target="_blank">'Shop with a Hero' a special Smyrna tradition </a>- Smyrna-Vinings Patch <a href="https://patch.com/A-pnR6" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Welch defeats McNabb in Smyrna Runoff Election</a> - Smyrna-Vinings Patch <a href="https://marietta.patch.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Get out and have fun in Marietta</a> - Marietta Patch - East Cobb Patch <video controls poster="https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/68461/2011/12/f84a86ddcc0aef7f94824b178a4974db.jpg" height="420" preload="none"> <source src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/68461/2011/12/f84a86ddcc0aef7f94824b178a4974db.mp4" type="video/mp4"></source> <object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="360" height="240" data="player.swf?file=https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/68461/2011/12/f84a86ddcc0aef7f94824b178a4974db.mp4"> <param name="movie" value="player.swf?file=https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/68461/2011/12/f84a86ddcc0aef7f94824b178a4974db.mp4"></param> <a href="https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/68461/2011/12/f84a86ddcc0aef7f94824b178a4974db.mp4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Download the movie</a> </object> </video>

For the stories included in today's PatchCast, click on the links below:

<a href="https://patch.com/A-pjSV" rel="noopener" target="_blank">'Shop with a Hero' a special Smyrna tradition </a>- Smyrna-Vinings Patch <a href="https://patch.com/A-pnR6" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Welch defeats McNabb in Smyrna Runoff Election</a> - Smyrna-Vinings Patch

<a href="https://marietta.patch.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Get out and have fun in Marietta</a> - Marietta Patch - East Cobb Patch

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The video roundup of the top local stories from Smyrna-Vinings and the surrounding area for Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011.

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Join us for an epic, fun-filled book event as we celebrate the release of Dork Diaries Book 1 Full-Color Edition: Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life!
#1 New York Times Bestselling&nbsp;Author, Rachel Renée Russell,&nbsp;and her daughter, Nikki Russell, the illustrator invite you to celebrate the release of the Full-Color Edition of Dork Diaries Book 1: Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life.
Join us for an exciting day as we bring the Dork Diaries FULL-COLOR Book Tour to The Fulton County Central Library in Atlanta, Georgia. Get ready to dive into the hilarious world of Nikki Maxwell, her BFFs Chloe and Zoey, and arch nemesis, MacKenzie Hollister. Rachel and Nikki will talk about their brand-new full color book and answer your questions about the series.
 Enjoy an interactive meet-and-greet packed with laughs, stories and behind-the-scenes fun from the mother-daughter creators of this beloved series. Don't miss this chance to get your book autographed and personalized. SNAG COOL SWAG, like Dork Diaries posters, stickers, pencils, and bookmarks (while supplies last). 
And, as a special gift, the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library Foundation is giving away 100 copies of the Full-Color Dork Diaries Book 1! Guests will receive one book per party on a first-come, first-served basis. Whether you're a superfan or new to the series, this event promises to be a blast!
This event is made possible by Page Turners Make Great Learners and The Fulton County Library. The official bookseller for the event will be Village Books. Make your reservation today for this FREE&nbsp;event at: <a href="https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/69dd17324dacf581ff887bce" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/69dd17324dacf581ff887bce </a>

Local Event: Dork Diaries Fab FULL-COLOR Book Tour - BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

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Join us for an epic, fun-filled book event as we celebrate the release of Dork Diaries Book 1 Full-Color Edition: Tales from a...

Dork Diaries Fab FULL-COLOR Book Tour - BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

Adults!&nbsp; Have you always wanted to learn to tap dance?&nbsp; &nbsp;Or are you a tapper looking for summer classes?&nbsp; &nbsp;Please join us on Wednesday evenings starting June 3rd for adult tap classes at Dance It Off in Sandy Springs!&nbsp; &nbsp;It is fun and great exercise!&nbsp; &nbsp;Beginner Tap - 6:00p.m.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Intermediate Tap - 7:15p.m.

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Adults!  Have you always wanted to learn to tap dance?   Or are you a tapper looking for summer classes?   Please join us on Wednesday evenings...

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🌱 Patch AM: How much more will Smyrna drivers pay when the gas tax returns?

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🌱 Patch AM: How you can help Georgia’s pollinators at Smyrna Library June 7

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There is one more week of early voting left before the May 19 primary election.

Campaigns Enter Homestretch As Trump, Obama Try To Whip Up Support For Georgia Candidates

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Coming up on the Smyrna Patch calendar: Blanket Concert Series

🌱 Patch AM: How this morning’s I-285 crash is snarling traffic around Smyrna.

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Chonkers, A Sea Lion As Big As A Bison, Is...

A rare lobster didn’t go to market; FBI recovers 17th-century reliquary urn stolen from Italian church; bright blue blobs blanket beaches.

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Top Stories: Smyrna Election; Shop with a Hero; Football State Championships and More

The video roundup of the top local stories from Smyrna-Vinings and the surrounding area for Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011.

Hunt Archbold, Patch Staff

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Top Stories: Smyrna Election; Shop with a Hero; Football State Championships and More

The video roundup of the top local stories from Smyrna-Vinings and the surrounding area for Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011.

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