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Good morning to you Smyrna! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Smyrna now ranks Georgia’s No. 1 place to retire

Also on today's calendar: Campbell Spartan Baseball Christmas Tree Pick Up - Let our team collect and recycle your tree.

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Today's riddle: How many sheep does it take to make a sweater? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: Cloudy and very warm, with a high of 73 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Sunday: Cloudy and remaining warm, temps: high: 68, low: 54.
  • Monday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 59 and low of 25 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Retiring in Georgia? Here are the top cities US News ranks (savannahnow.com) — Smyrna has just been named the top place to retire in Georgia by U.S. News & World Report, praised for its value and suburban feel near Atlanta. With about 60,000 residents and easy access to metro amenities, the city scored well across economic, lifestyle, and demographic factors that matter to retirees considering where to settle.
   

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  • Merry Christmas from Greta and Gayle - The Pet Godmother !
    We woof you a merry Christmas and puppy love all year! (Nextdoor Cedar Cliffs)
  • Need care for your pets?
    Call or Text Gayle 770 827-6427. I provide dog walks, drop in visits, over night stays. … (Nextdoor Cedar Cliffs)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I have no idea. I didn’t even know sheep could knit.
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