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🌱 Patch AM: How Atlanta’s growth could reshape daily life in Smyrna.
Coming up on the Smyrna Patch calendar: Labor Day Weekend: 40th Annual Marietta Art in the Park
Good morning Smyrna! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Atlanta's growth could reshape daily life in Smyrna.
Also on today's calendar: Labor Day Weekend: 40th Annual Marietta Art in the Park and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Sunshine and hot, with a high of 95 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 94, low: 74.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Atlanta Is Now the 6th-Largest U.S. Metro (hotspotatl.com) — Smyrna is highlighted as one of the northwest suburbs being swept up in Metro Atlanta's rapid growth, which is now big enough to rank sixth in the nation. That expansion is expected to intensify pressure on traffic, housing, and water systems across the region, prompting long-term planning for more transit, infrastructure upgrades, and walkable development in communities like yours. 
📸 Around Smyrna
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Smyrna
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★ Featured events ★
- Labor Day Weekend: 40th Annual Marietta Art in the Park →
Marietta Square, 99 S Park Square NE, Marietta
10:00 am
Saturday September 5
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Other local events
- Adventure Awaits! Movie Music for the Whole Family →
Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, 548 South Marietta Pkwy SE, Marietta
4:00 pm - Flock Shop & Spa - Parrot Grooming and Shopping! →
Papayago Rescue House, 4462 Bretton Ct NW, Acworth
10:00 am - Newcomers of Cobb County September Meeting →
505 Powers Ferry Rd, Marietta
10:00 am - St. Benedict's Episcopal School: K-4th Grade Group Tour →
St Benedict's Episcopal School, 2160 Cooper Lake Rd SE, Smyrna
10:00 am - St. Benedict's Episcopal School: Preschool Group Tour →
St Benedict's Episcopal School, 2160 Cooper Lake Rd SE, Smyrna
10:00 am - St. Benedict's Episcopal School: 5th - 8th Grade Group Tour →
St Benedict's Episcopal School, 2160 Cooper Lake Rd SE, Smyrna
10:00 am - East Marietta 2026 Fall League →
East Marietta Basketball, Eastside Dr, Marietta
12:00 pm
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Sunday September 20
📣 Smyrna Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- MCAA- College Colors Day
Marietta Center for Advanced Academics Marietta, GA 30060 - Map Testing
Marietta Center for Advanced Academics Marietta, GA 30060 - MCAA Biscuits and Bonding
Marietta Center for Advanced Academics Marietta, GA 30060
8:00 am - An Evening of Soul →
Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre, 5239 Floyd Rd SW, Mableton
7:00 pm - An Evening of Soul: October London, Leela James... →
Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre, 5239 Floyd Rd SW, Mableton
7:00 pm
Friday September 4
Saturday September 5
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Smyrna PatchAM possible:
- Level Up Games — (770) 497-0202
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I have to say, StillFire Brewery has completely charmed me.
The place looks fantastic, the local brews are on point, and having that park and playground right next door feels like someone finally sprinkled a… (Nextdoor Concord Village) - Mango came into the shelter with her twin sister when their owner passed away.
Yesterday, her sister got adopted. Now Mango is all alone at the shelter. She's only 8 months old. She shelter is no place for a puppy to grown up… (Nextdoor The Highlands)
- Premium Retail Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Merchandiser in Smyrna. Apply here.
- Phenom People posted a job opening for Bakery/Deli Clerk in Smyrna. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Smyrna here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mableton
- E-Bike Rider Seriously Injured in Mableton Crash (cobbcountycourier.com)
- Acworth Police Warn Residents About Officer Impersonation Scam (cobbcountycourier.com)
Marietta
- Marietta police registry aims to find missing vulnerable adults (fox5atlanta.com)
- 'My name is Monkie, and I'm in need of a loving home!' (cobbcountycourier.com)
- Cobb County Library Expands Popular Instrument Lending Program with Ukulele Donation (cobbcountycourier.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: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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