Sunday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 91 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Monday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 88, low: 66.
Tuesday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 89 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 47 New Business Licenses Recorded in Cobb County (cobbcountycourier.com) — One of Cobb County's newest business licenses goes to J'Amani Hair and Beauty, a beauty shop based on Millside Trace SE in Smyrna. It's among 47 licenses the county issued Aug. 16–23 for services ranging from hair braiding and child care to law offices, logistics, and construction-related work in unincorporated Cobb.
• How Closely Did You Follow Cobb County News This Week? (cobbcountycourier.com) — Cobb County news junkies can test how closely they followed local headlines with this multiple-choice quiz covering stories from August 16–22, including questions that mention Smyrna alongside other cities. It's designed to be both fun and educational, and you're encouraged to look up answers on linked articles to learn more about what's happening around the county.
JV Volleyball vs Allatoona & Hillgrove Marietta High School , 1171 Whitlock Ave NW, Marietta, GA 30064, USA 5:30 pm
Softball Game vs North Paulding HS Marietta High School MHS Softball Field 5:30 pm
Tuesday August 25
JV/Varsity Volleyball Match Marietta High School , 1171 Whitlock Ave NW, Marietta, GA 30064, USA 5:30 pm
Softball Game @North Cobb HS Marietta High School North Cobb High School, 3400 Old 41 Hwy NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144, USA 5:30 pm
Wednesday August 26
JV Football vs North Atlanta HS Marietta High School Northcutt Stadium, 121 Winn St, Marietta, GA 30064, USA 6:00 pm
Thursday August 27
MCAA PTA Spirit Night (Fundraiser) Marietta Center for Advanced Academics Marietta, GA 30060
Senior Sunrise Marietta High School Marietta, GA 30060 6:30 am
Varsity Volleyball @Hillgrove High School Marietta High School Hillgrove High School, 4165 Luther Ward Rd, Powder Springs, GA 30127, USA 5:30 pm
Softball Game vs Wheeler HS Marietta High School MHS Softball Field 5:30 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Whoever found my wallet on or near willowbrook dr. In Bennett woods and brought it up "the hill from hell" ....thank you...thank you...thank you!!!!! (Nextdoor Bennett Woods)
Update: Unfortunately we do not have the ability to house him long term. We brought him to the Cobb County Animal Shelter and he is not micro-chipped. We are hoping his family sees this post or looks in the shelter for him… (Nextdoor The Views at Park Avenue)
Goodwill of North Georgia posted a job opening for Merchandiser Grader Full Time $13.50 - Cobb Pkwy Store in Smyrna. Apply here.
RaceTrac Petroleum, Inc. posted a job opening for Store Associate - (RT256) in Smyrna. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Smyrna here.
What to watch for as Orlando City B take on Atlanta United 2 on the road (orlandocitysc.com)
It Would Have Cost $50,000,000,000 To Restart the F-22 Raptor 'Factory' and $259,000,000 Per Fighter: That Meant No More Can Ever Be Build (19fortyfive.com)
Ok Smyrna! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!