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🌱 Patch AM: New Details Emerge After Woman's Dismembered Body Found In GA

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Hi Smyrna! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Smyrna police probe gruesome dismemberment case at Valley Parkway apartments
  • Can you ace this week's Cobb quiz featuring Smyrna questions?

Also on today's calendar: BNI Networking Group and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)


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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny; low humidity, with a high of 81 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 80, low: 53.
  • Monday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 82 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Details Emerge After Woman's Dismembered Body Found In GA (patch.com) — Smyrna residents are reeling after police revealed that a missing woman's dismembered body was found in a Valley Parkway apartment complex, prompting an intense investigation. Officers detailed the family's search efforts, the discovery of a torso in a plastic tub, and the arrest of 18-year-old Kingston Bradley as a person of interest, calling it one of the most shocking cases the Smyrna Police Department has seen.
   

• How Well Do You Know Cobb County? A Weekly Quiz (cobbcountycourier.com) — Cobb County readers are invited to test their knowledge with a new weekly quiz that touches on current news, local history, and geography, including questions about Smyrna's public safety facility and the Silver Comet Trail. It's designed as a fun way to learn more about how cities like Smyrna fit into the county's culture, government, and big events, with links to background information for deeper dives.
   


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    Sunday September 27
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    Reformation Brewery (Smyrna), 6255 RIVERVIEW ROAD BUILDING 4000, SUITE 200, Smyrna
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Please inbox, lost dog, Lucky this morning 9/32/26 Mcduffy-Anderson Mill, Austell Rd
    Thanks a lot, porfavor si alguien ve al perrito de mi amiga se llama Luqui. (Nextdoor Circle 75 - Herodian)
  • MECHANICS:
    "cooling performance of the hybrid battery is low" error message popped up on my dash. 2014 Toyota Prius . NEED HELP/SUGGESTIONS (Nextdoor Laurel Springs)
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Smyrna. Apply here.
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Mableton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Smyrna here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • WNBA 1st Round Playoffs Set As ATL Dream Scores Home-Court Advantage (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: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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