Atlanta's Christmas Day forecast sees temperatures near record high | Vegan Bakery opens in East Cobb | Marietta History Center revisits the Square’s Christmas Past

 MDJ Script/ Top Stories for December 24th 

Publish Date:  December 24th 

 

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Today is Wednesday, December 24th and Happy Birthday to Howard Hughes 

 

I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal 

1. Atlanta's Christmas Day forecast sees temperatures near record high
2. Vegan Bakery opens in East Cobb
3. Marietta History Center revisits the Square’s Christmas Past

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STORY 1: Atlanta's Christmas Day forecast sees temperatures near record high 

  It’s not exactly sweater weather, folks—Christmas in Atlanta is shaping up to feel more like a spring fling. Highs are expected to hit the low to mid-70s, putting this year in the running for one of the warmest Christmas Days on record. The all-time high? A toasty 75 degrees back in 2015. 

Rain? Not likely. Just sunshine, warmth, and maybe a little disbelief. 

STORY 2: Vegan Bakery opens in East Cobb 

 Tropicups, a vibrant new vegan bakery, officially opened its doors on Saturday, bringing cupcakes, cakes, and a whole lot of heart to 2525 Shallowford Road. 

Owner and baker Renée de Gannes Penn started Tropicups as a home bakery, whipping up treats for friends and family after going vegan a few years ago.  

Now, with her first storefront, she’s serving up cupcakes, brownies, lemon-blueberry squares, and even vegan soft-serve ice cream. Custom orders? Yep, she’s got those too. 

The name “Tropicups” is a nod to her Trinidadian roots—“tropical” meets “cupcakes.” But her treats aren’t just for vegans. “People with dairy, egg, or gluten allergies love them too,” she said, though she notes the bakery isn’t allergy-certified. 

De Gannes Penn hopes Tropicups becomes a community hub. “I’m just so excited to share this with everyone,” she said. 

STORY 3: Marietta History Center revisits the Square’s Christmas Past 

 The Marietta History Center and Parks and Rec are taking a stroll down memory lane—Christmas tree style. Every year, Glover Park gets its holiday glow-up with a big, beautiful tree, and now the history center is celebrating that tradition by sharing photos of past displays. 

The collection spans from 1987 to 2001, showcasing everything from classic decorations to quirky, playful themes. “These trees have been the heart of Marietta Square’s holiday season for decades,” the museum shared on social media. “We’re thrilled to keep their stories safe—no dusting required!” 

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Brea