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Santa's Coming to Town, Tree Lighting

Here are the things you need to know before starting the day on Dec. 2.

1. Today is expected to be sunny, with a high near 63 and calm wind around 5 mph, according to the National Weather Service. Clear skies are in for tonight, with a low around 33.

2. A Cobb man is with women in Acworth, Woodstock and Lumpkin County. Cobb Police have issued an arrest warrant for Harold Aubrey Blasingame, 42, of Keheley Glen Drive, who's been investigated since September.

3.Β Head to Historic Downtown Acworth tonight for . The event starts at 6:30 p.m. Hear Mayor Tommy Allegood read The Night Before Christmas and watch the lighting of the Tree on Main Street. Enjoy pictures with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, and eating candy canes with all his elves. Arrive at the Depot at 5:15 p.m. to schedule your picture time with the Clauses. Find details of all the Christmas celebrations taking place in Acworth in .

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4. Looking for a job? Find information on the latest job opportunities on Acworth Patch at noon.

5. This Day in History: On Dec. 2, 1988, Benazir Bhutto was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Pakistan, becoming the first woman to lead a Muslim nation.

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