Wednesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, temps: high: 86, low: 72.
Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 84 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• NASCAR: Greg Biffle Burglary Update! Police Didn't Expect This (popcrush.com) — Investigators say a recent high‑profile murder in Smyrna helped them link a suspect to a separate burglary at the late NASCAR driver Greg Biffle's home. Police allege the accused used news coverage and social media to target homes, and they're now exploring whether a wider pattern of crimes and financial fraud may be involved.
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
Softball Game vs Wheeler HS Marietta High School MHS Softball Field 5:30 pm
Varsity Volleyball @Hillgrove High School Marietta High School Hillgrove High School, 4165 Luther Ward Rd, Powder Springs, GA 30127, USA 5:30 pm
MSGA - Open House Marietta Sixth Grade Academy Marietta, GA 30060 6:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Hi neighbors. We are new owners of this adorable 9 week puppy. We are in need of a quality puppy trainer. Pete The Dog Trainer came highly recommended but he's out… (Nextdoor The Enclave)
THIS HANDYMAN DOES EXCELLENT WORK!!!! Cornelio has done several jobs for me and each time he is on time and very professional. His prices are VERY good. He speaks very good English… (Nextdoor Old Concord Rd)
Olive Garden Italian Kitchen posted a job opening for To Go Specialist in Smyrna. Apply here.
Dunkin' posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Smyrna. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Smyrna here.
Petition seeks path to dissolve City of Mableton (fox5atlanta.com)
Republican PSC commissioner resigns from rate-setting regulatory board (cobbcountycourier.com)
Marietta
AMARA Subway Publishes Marietta Catering Guide for Office Lunches and Group Orders (commercialappeal.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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