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Greetings Smyrna! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Smyrna restaurants scored lowest on this week's health inspections?
  • What frantic 911 calls revealed about the Smyrna apartment homicide
  • Which new county-approved businesses are opening near Smyrna this month?

Also on today's calendar: Holiday Bazaar and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 57.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from September 25 to October 1 (cobbcountycourier.com) — Recent health inspections show strong scores for many Smyrna restaurants and school cafeterias, with a few spots earning lower grades in the low 80s. From local favorites on South Cobb Drive and West Village to several elementary and middle schools, you can quickly see how your regular stops performed between September 25 and October 1 and decide where you feel most comfortable eating.
   

2. 911 calls capture moments when woman's dismembered body found (fox5atlanta.com) — A gruesome homicide investigation is unfolding at a Smyrna apartment complex, where a woman's dismembered body was found in a plastic tub and an 18-year-old suspect now faces malice murder charges. Newly released 911 calls capture the frantic moments as family members searched for missing Shanteria Mosley and witnesses reported the discovery, while police continue probing the motive and any prior connection between victim and suspect.
   

3. Cobb County Adds 40 New Business Licenses (cobbcountycourier.com) — Several new businesses tied to Smyrna mailing addresses just received Cobb County licenses, including a health and wellness provider, a barber, and a statewide food-industry nonprofit. The broader list shows a wave of new contractors, service firms, and creative ventures in unincorporated Cobb, hinting at fresh job, service, and shopping options for nearby residents.
   

4. Test Your Knowledge of Cobb County's Cities and Their History (cobbcountycourier.com) — If you live in Smyrna, this Cobb County cities quiz is a fun way to test how well you know your hometown's place in local history. The multiple-choice questions cover county seats, Civil War rail lore, and name changes, and the newsletter offers a daily quiz plus links to learn more about Cobb's past.
   

5. AP/AJC: Hall Co. 15th most popular destination in state for migrants (wgtjradio.com) — New federal border-processing data show that Smyrna's 30080 ZIP code was listed as the intended destination for 2,593 migrants between 2018 and 2025, placing it among Georgia's more popular arrival areas. While Hall County ranked 15th statewide, Gwinnett cities led the list, offering context for how Cobb County communities like Smyrna fit into broader migration trends.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Has anyone lost these two kittens??
    Found roaming on Belmont Avenue! Definitely used to being picked up and tried to come inside our home's front door. (Nextdoor Pierce/Belmont)
  • InstaSwim posted a job opening for Private Swim Instructor in Smyrna. Apply here.
  • SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist in Smyrna. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Smyrna here.

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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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