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šŸŒ± Patch AM: Why Smyrna just ranked Georgiaā€™s best place to retire

And on the Smyrna Patch calendar - AWAKEN YOUR FLOW with Qigong & Tai Chi 20% off + 2 weeks free

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Hey there, Smyrna! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Smyrna just ranked Georgiaā€™s best place to retire
  • How Smyrna rallied to bring Campbellā€™s beloved basketball coaches back

Also on today's calendar: AWAKEN YOUR FLOW with Qigong & Tai Chi 20% off + 2 weeks free and 4 more events.

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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Cooler with periods of rain, with a high of 57 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Friday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, temps: high: 50, low: 29.
  • Saturday: Sunny and not as cool, with a high of 58 and low of 38 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ Looking to retire in Georgia? These cities rank best, US News says (savannahnow.com) ā€” Smyrna has just been named the top place to retire in Georgia, with U.S. News & World Report ranking it No. 1 statewide and 87th nationally. The outlet highlights Smyrnaā€™s suburban feel, proximity to Atlanta, and strong value of living for its roughly 60,000 residents, based on wide-ranging economic and lifestyle data.
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ā€¢ JOHN BEDNAROWSKI: McClure, Gwyn back on their court at Campbell (macon.com) ā€” Campbell High basketball fans in Smyrna just watched beloved coaches Randy McClure and James Gwyn return to the sidelines after their controversial spring dismissals were reversed. Both Spartans teams are off to 4-1 starts, and the story highlights how community protests and school board action brought the longtime educators back to Gwyn-McClure Gym to keep mentoring local students.
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  • Powers Electrical Solutions: Simple tips to prepare for the colder weather ā€”Todd DeFeo Read on Patch
  • I have a vegan relative coming in town for the holidays.
    Anyone know where I can get a prepared vegan meal(s) for 1? (Nextdoor Smyrna Heights)
  • Are there any contractors or handyman out here that do not expect to be paid half of the labor upfront if I am buying all of the materials?
    What is this new way of because other people have scammed them so tell me whoā€™s available private message me if youā€™re available to do work and youā€¦ (Nextdoor Springhill)
  • Staff Financial Group posted a job opening for Purchasing & Accounts Payable Assistant in Smyrna. Apply here.
  • Eaton Corporation posted a job opening for Shipping and Receiving Associate in Smyrna. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Smyrna here.

šŸ—ž Nearby News

Mableton

  • South Cobb Area Council Names 2025 Citizens of the Year for Austell and Mableton (cobbcountycourier.com)
  • Cobb Chamber hosts bipartisan panel on civil discourse amid rising polarization (businessdailynetwork.com)
  • Jaha Howard projected winner in State Senate District 35 special election runoff (11alive.com)

Marietta

  • 'My name is Spruce, and I'm in need of a loving home!' (cobbcountycourier.com)
  • Marietta postal worker charged in mail theft targeting gift cards (fox5atlanta.com)
  • Widow, widower find love again, chance to give back with music (ajc.com)

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