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Spotted on the Smyrna calendar: Holidays on Peachtree Street

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Coffee in hand, Smyrna? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Smyrna student is helping lead Georgia’s no-budget baseball rise
  • How two Smyrna officers brought an unresponsive baby back to life

Also on today's calendar: Holidays on Peachtree Street and 6 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 64 and low of 36 degrees.
  • Sunday: Lots of sun, windy and chilly, temps: high: 43, low: 20.
  • Monday: Plenty of sun, but chilly, with a high of 44 and low of 24 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• No coaches, no budget, no quit: Inside the rising Georgia club baseball team (redandblack.com) — A Smyrna native, Jacob Grantham, now co-leads the University of Georgia’s fast-rising club baseball team, which operates without coaches or university funding. Players from metro Atlanta towns like Smyrna and Marietta pay dues, run their own travel and fundraising, and still compete nationally, showing local athletes a serious, affordable way to keep playing after high school.
   

• Smyrna police officers hailed as heroes for saving infant (971theriver.com) — Two Smyrna police officers are being praised for reviving an unresponsive infant after rushing to a late-night emergency call in the city. Using CPR and airway support until Smyrna fire crews arrived, they helped restore the baby’s breathing. Department leaders say the officers’ quick actions and training reflect their commitment to serving Smyrna residents with compassion and professionalism.
   

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    A Pet Butler franchise is now available for resale in the Smyrna area, offering a local foothold in the rapidly growing $24 billion pet service... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • First day of Outpatient rehab today and it went ok.
    Where his body is on the mend our cognitive skills still have alot lacking but with time and God we will improve. (Nextdoor Circle 75 - Herodian)
  • Life is short.
    Be kind, hold a door on occasion. Kindness goes a log way. Treat everyone with respect. No one knows what other people are going through. Cheers and… (Nextdoor Creatwood)
  • Michaels posted a job opening for Early Morning/midnight Stocking in Smyrna. Apply here.
  • Kirkland's posted a job opening for * Temp/Seasonal Stock Team Member - Kirkland's Home in Marietta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Smyrna here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mableton

  • Mableton council approves new district to pay for police services (wsbradio.com)
  • Vista Residential Partners Closes and Breaks Ground on Mill Grove Vista, a 304-Unit Class A Community in Cobb County, Georgia (metroatlantaceo.com)
  • October 2025 home sales in Cobb County's Allatoona High attendance zone (cobbcountycourier.com)

Marietta

  • Atlanta restaurants bring home awards, and more from the metro dining scene (ajc.com)
  • Lights of Life celebrates 36 years of tradition (11alive.com)

Atlanta

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