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Hello again Smyrna! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Smyrna break-in helped solve a NASCAR legend's home burglary.
Also on today's calendar: Yakou & Friends.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Ron S.!
Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 71.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 92 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• How a Georgia murder probe solved a NASCAR legend's home burglary (ktvu.com) — A Smyrna home break-in on Laurel Creek Trail helped investigators crack a high-profile burglary at late NASCAR driver Greg Biffle's North Carolina residence, with Cobb County police arresting a Stone Mountain suspect. Authorities say items recovered in Georgia matched stolen firearms, cash, and memorabilia, and they're urging residents to lock down social media posts that might reveal when homes are empty. 
📸 Around Smyrna
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Smyrna
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★ Featured events ★
- Yakou & Friends →
Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, 548 South Marietta Pkwy SE, Marietta
7:30 pm
Saturday August 29
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Other local events
- Dueling Pianos in Smyrna! →
StillFire Brewing - Smyrna, 2725 King St SE, Smyrna
8:00 pm - 🌸🌿 Inner Engineering In-Person program in Tucker GA, from August 27th to 30th 2026 🥁 →
Gujarati Samaj of Atlanta, 5331 Royal Woods Pkwy, Tucker
6:00 pm
Saturday August 22
Thursday August 27
🗓 Events Nearby
- MCAA Coffee Talk
Marietta Center for Advanced Academics Marietta, GA 30060
8:00 am - Board of Education - Mini-Retreat
Marietta City 250 Howard St NE, Marietta, GA 30060, USA
11:00 am - AFJROTC Mixer
Marietta High School Seminar Room
6:00 pm - Softball Game vs North Paulding HS
Marietta High School MHS Softball Field
5:30 pm - JV Volleyball vs Allatoona & Hillgrove
Marietta High School , 1171 Whitlock Ave NW, Marietta, GA 30064, USA
5:30 pm - 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 - JV Football vs North Atlanta HS
Marietta High School Northcutt Stadium, 121 Winn St, Marietta, GA 30064, USA
6:00 pm - MCAA PTA Spirit Night (Fundraiser)
Marietta Center for Advanced Academics Marietta, GA 30060 - Senior Sunrise
Marietta High School Marietta, GA 30060
6:30 am
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- In search of a landscaper / lawn care that handles more than just cutting/ trimming.
Professional services include seasonal aeration, fertilizer, seeding and weed control. If you also handle gardening/ flower bed maintenance and/ or… (Nextdoor King Valley Drive) - Newton county is at critical capacity and will have to make an urgent list!
They have some amazing dogs! Any interest in Hamlet? (Nextdoor The Highlands)
- Aerotek posted a job opening for Cnc Technician in Smyrna. Apply here.
- Public Storage posted a job opening for Customer Service - Self Storage Manager in Smyrna. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Smyrna here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mableton
- Arrest made after SWAT standoff in Mableton (cobbcountycourier.com)
- Mableton Keep Mableton Beautiful Commission aims to address illegal dumping, blight (blogspot.com)
- Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday August 21 to Sunday, August 23 (cobbcountycourier.com)
Marietta
- Marietta High School football team opens season with 'away' game in England (b985.com)
Atlanta
- New Amazon Drone Delivery Service Revealed In GA: 5 Things To Know (patch.com)
- Hail, Lightning To Strike In GA Amid Severe Storms (patch.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 sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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