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🌱 Patch AM: Want to kick off 2026 by volunteering right here in Smyrna?

Coming up on the Smyrna Patch calendar: Winter Open House

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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:

  • Want to kick off 2026 by volunteering right here in Smyrna?
  • Smyrna names interim public works director after Eric Randall’s passing
  • Can you ace this quiz about Smyrna’s leaders and landmarks?

Also on today's calendar: Winter Open House and 7 more events.

Find out what's happening in Smyrna-Viningsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did the baby computer say to the mommy computer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Smyrna-Viningsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, with a high of 55 and low of 24 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and colder, temps: high: 38, low: 23.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 52 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Keep Smyrna Beautiful begins 2026 with volunteer opportunities (cobbcountycourier.com) — Keep Smyrna Beautiful is lining up January MLK Jr. Days of Service with litter cleanups, invasive plant removal, and even to-go cleanup kits from the Smyrna Public Library. You can also look ahead to a public Arbor Day tree planting at North Cooper Lake Park with free seedlings while supplies last.
   

2. Smyrna City Council mourns loss of Public Works Director Eric Randall (cobbcountycourier.com) — Smyrna leaders are mourning longtime city engineer and Public Works Director Eric Randall, who died on New Year’s Eve, remembering his humor, dedication, and care for family and residents. During the same meeting, council members named Deputy Public Works Director Paul Osburn Jr. as interim director to keep essential city services on track.
   

3. How much do you know about Smyrna? (cobbcountycourier.com) — Test how well you really know your own city with a Smyrna-focused quiz that covers the mayor, council wards, public safety leaders, local history, and major developments like Riverview Landing. It’s a fun way to brush up on civic basics that shape daily life here.
   

4. McCray's West Village Tavern in Smyrna receives a 60% on their recent health inspection (thegeorgiagazette.com) — A popular Smyrna restaurant, McCray’s West Village Tavern on West Village Place, recently received a failing 60 on its December 18 health inspection, with multiple violations involving food temperatures, cooling, and protection from contamination. Management corrected some issues on-site and must now document delivery procedures and temperature logs to satisfy state health requirements.
   

📸 Around Smyrna

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Smyrna

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★ Featured events ★

    Sunday January 25
  • Winter Open House
    1772 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta, GA 30062,
    2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello, I found a lost male Tabby Kitten yesterday at Park Valley Apts off SCobb behind the Sprouts and Krispy Kreme.
    He has no chip, and is a good cat just trying to find the home he belongs to. If he belongs to you or someone you know please contact me. -Thank… (Nextdoor Laurel Springs)
  • Family Dollar posted a job opening for Assistant Manager II in Smyrna. Apply here.
  • Kroger posted a job opening for Cashier in Smyrna. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Smyrna here.

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