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🌱 Patch AM: How did your go-to Smyrna restaurant score on its latest inspection?
Also check out Yakou & Friends on the Smyrna Patch calendar
Good morning Smyrna! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How did your go-to Smyrna restaurant score on its latest inspection?
- How Smyrna police say they solved a violent June road rage case
- Which new Cobb businesses could become Smyrna's next favorite hangouts?
Also on today's calendar: Yakou & Friends.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 94 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 96, low: 71.
- Thursday: Sweltering heat, with a high of 97 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from August 7 to August 13 (cobbcountycourier.com) — Recent health inspections show how a long list of Smyrna restaurants and coffee shops scored, including several along South Cobb Drive and Cobb Parkway. Most local spots earned scores in the 90s or high 80s, but a few dipped into the 70s, giving diners a timely snapshot of kitchen cleanliness before they choose where to eat this week. 
• Smyrna road rage investigation closed after police name suspect (fox5atlanta.com) — Smyrna police say they've closed their investigation into a late-June road rage assault that left a local driver pistol-whipped, after obtaining a felony aggravated battery warrant for a named suspect. The incident began as a traffic dispute while two vehicles traveled through Smyrna, and another driver has already been charged with obstruction. Authorities haven't yet said whether the suspect is in custody.
• 47 New Cobb County Businesses Include Restaurants and Retail (cobbcountycourier.com) — Cobb County just licensed 47 new businesses, ranging from restaurants and coffee shops to fitness studios and construction firms, and at least one lists a Smyrna mailing address. While these are technically for unincorporated Cobb, they signal new dining, service, and job options just beyond Smyrna's borders. Residents can browse the full PDF for detailed locations and business types.
📸 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
📣 Smyrna Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Varsity Volleyball Tri-Match
Marietta High School , 1171 Whitlock Ave NW, Marietta, GA 30064, USA
5:00 pm - Varsity Volleyball vs Pace Academy
Marietta High School , 1171 Whitlock Ave NW, Marietta, GA 30064, USA
5:00 pm - Softball Game vs Paulding County HS
Marietta High School MHS Softball Field
5:30 pm - Board of Education - Regular Monthly Meeting
Marietta City 250 Howard St NE, Marietta, GA 30060, USA
6:00 pm - Softball Game @McEachern HS (Doubleheader)
Marietta High School McEachern High School, 2400 New MacLand Rd, Powder Springs, GA 30127, USA
5:00 pm - ALB Scouting Sign Up
A.L. Burruss Elementary School, 325 Manning Rd SW, Marietta, GA 30064, USA
6:00 pm - Varsity Volleyball @Greater Atlanta Christian School
Marietta High School Greater Atlanta Christian School, 1575 Indian Trail Lilburn Rd NW, Norcross, GA 30093, USA
5:00 pm - Softball Game vs Etowah HS
Marietta High School MHS Softball Field
5:30 pm - MHS Open House
Marietta High School Marietta, GA 30060
6:00 pm - MCAA Coffee Talk
Marietta Center for Advanced Academics Marietta, GA 30060
8:00 am
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Celebration of life planned for Smyrna historian Bill Marchione —Todd DeFeo Read on Patch
- Premium Retail Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Merchandiser in Smyrna. Apply here.
- Krystal posted a job opening for Crew Member in Smyrna. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Smyrna here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mableton
- Boy Scout Troop 22 Holds Adopt-A-Mile Cleanup in Mableton (cobbcountycourier.com)
- Cobb County Road Quiz: Same Street, Different Name (Part 1 of a series) (cobbcountycourier.com)
Marietta
- 'My name is Lil Bit, and I'm in need of a loving home!' (cobbcountycourier.com)
- KISSING KAOS: new video 'Heartache & Scars' out today (wordpress.com)
- Celebree School Opens 50th Franchise: A Milestone Moment (investorshangout.com)
Atlanta
- Officer Injured In Shooting While Responding To Mental Health Call: APD (patch.com)
- 2 Missing Sisters Located, Babysitter Taken Into Custody In Atlanta (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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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