I'll shortly be turning off my computer to prepare for tonight's festivities, which, for me, will include pot roast, cranberry and champagne cocktails with friends and the perfect red dress to ring in 2012.

But before I do, I'd like to wish everyone a safe and happy New Year. Please remember to drink responsibly. If you have an iPhone or Android, download the Drive Sober Georgia app for information about finding free rides tonight.

If you want to keep the festivities going through tomorrow, remember that Sunday sales go into effect in Kennesaw starting New Year's Day between the hours of 12:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. Kennesaw voters passed the measure allowing the sale of alcohol on Sundays during the Nov. 8 elections, joining many other cities and counties across the state.

If you still don't have plans for this evening, please check our list of local places to ring in the New Year. And if you need some motivation for your New Year's resolutions, take a look at these 20 inspirational stories we've covered in the past year. You can also test your Kennesaw Patch knowledge by taking our End of the Year Quiz.

It's been a great year, Kennesaw. It's been a pleasure serving as your editor, and I look forward to learning more about our great community in the coming year.

Cheers to our city and to 2012!