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🌱 Patch AM: What big changes are coming to South Cobb Drive and downtown?

Coming up: Lynne Couch Benefit on the Smyrna Patch calendar

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Good morning to you Smyrna! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What big changes are coming to South Cobb Drive and downtown?
  • Which Smyrna cafe is highlighted for its Colombian coffee beans?
  • How did your Smyrna Subway score on its latest inspection?

Also on today's calendar: Lynne Couch Benefit and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Sunday: Periods of rain and a t-storm, temps: high: 74, low: 68.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Norton Highlights Downtown and South Cobb Drive Plans in Smyrna Address (cobbcountycourier.com) — Major upgrades are coming to Smyrna, including a $35 million South Cobb Drive improvement plan and redevelopment of the former Smyrna Baptist Church site, plus new parks and recreation projects. Mayor Derek Norton's State of the City address also highlighted Rose Garden Park renovations, Campbell Middle School sports upgrades, and a mix of new community events drawing thousands of visitors downtown.
   

• Cobb County Quiz: Hispanic Heritage Month and Local Restaurants (cobbcountycourier.com) — A new Cobb County quiz uses Hispanic Heritage Month to spotlight local eateries, including a Smyrna cafe on South Cobb Drive that imports its coffee beans from Colombia. Residents can test their knowledge of Latin American dishes, local restaurant recommendations, and county demographics while discovering new spots to try around Smyrna and neighboring communities.
   

• Cobb County Restaurant Report Card – 09/30/2026 (newsbreak.com) — Cobb County's latest restaurant inspections include a Subway on Highland Ridge Road in Smyrna, which earned an A with a score of 91. The report also lists recent grades for a Captain D's in Mableton and a Burger King in Austell, giving Smyrna-area diners a quick check on nearby food safety standards.
   

📸 Around Smyrna

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Smyrna

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★ Featured events ★

    Saturday October 3
  • Lynne Couch Benefit →
    The Gardens at Kennesaw Mountain Wedding Venue, 1127 White Cir NW, Marietta
    4:00 pm

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Other local events

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: he is back him now!
    His name is Percy. Sweet dog found by some friends of mine near Biggern Ave and Norton Circle in Smyrna. Let me know if you know this dog! (Nextdoor Woodview Circle)
  • Marcilene is truly wonderful, and we feel incredibly fortunate to have her help care for our home.
    She is always on time, dependable, and extremely thoughtful in everything she does. What really sets Marcilene apart is her attention to detail. She… (Nextdoor Covered Bridge At Barnes Mill)
  • Automation Personnel Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Experienced Assemblers 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

  • At a Mableton District 2 Town Hall meeting, new public safety director outlines his priorities for the city (cobbcountycourier.com)
  • Cordele man gets 14 years in federal prison in China-to-Georgia fentanyl ring (wgxa.tv)
  • The Other Art Fair debuts in Atlanta: Event ongoing through Sunday, Oct. 4 (fultonneighbor.com)

Marietta

Atlanta

  • Braves Advance To NLDS With Wild Card Series Win Over Phillies (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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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