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The Shuck and Shine (Issue #47)

Feb 3, 2026

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11 min read

The Shuck and Shine (Issue #47)

Why a 12-foot golden jonquil can’t fix a $20 "ghost" ticket.

Ravi Patel
Rinnah Patel
Ravi Patel, +1
The Invisible Fence Around Kennesaw (Issue #46)

Jan 27, 2026

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12 min read

The Invisible Fence Around Kennesaw (Issue #46)

Why 49 Cameras Are Watching Our Students Every Move

Ravi Patel
Rinnah Patel
Ravi Patel, +1
Lyri Ryan Found Safe, New Orleans Flavor Arrives, and D'Juan's Opens (Issue #45)

Jan 20, 2026

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8 min read

Lyri Ryan Found Safe, New Orleans Flavor Arrives, and D'Juan's Opens (Issue #45)

A Missing Child Reunited, A New Restaurant Makes Waves, and Community Resilience on Display

Ravi Patel
Rinnah Patel
Ravi Patel, +1
The $8.45M Safety Infusion and the "Gold Dome" Effect (Issue #44)

Jan 13, 2026

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7 min read

The $8.45M Safety Infusion and the "Gold Dome" Effect (Issue #44)

Cobb’s high-risk road wins, the Ward 7 update, and why you have until April 1st to save on taxes.

Ravi Patel
Rinnah Patel
Ravi Patel, +1
Is it Spring yet? The 70-degree "Tease" and the Civic Service Menu (Issue #43)

Jan 6, 2026

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7 min read

Is it Spring yet? The 70-degree "Tease" and the Civic Service Menu (Issue #43)

Why the "False Spring" is here, how to give back without a pew, and the $12 avocado toast debate.

Ravi Patel
Rinnah Patel
Ravi Patel, +1
Is Smyrna’s $5.7M surveillance expansion a safety miracle or a privacy nightmare? (Issue #42)

Dec 30, 2025

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10 min read

Is Smyrna’s $5.7M surveillance expansion a safety miracle or a privacy nightmare? (Issue #42)

Why the City Council just went "all in" on drones and 70 new cameras. Plus, your adjusted holiday pickup dates.

Ravi Patel
Rinnah Patel
Ravi Patel, +1
The Battle & Brew Closure, The Great Wing Crawl, and Holiday Bright Spots (Issue #41)

Dec 23, 2025

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8 min read

The Battle & Brew Closure, The Great Wing Crawl, and Holiday Bright Spots (Issue #41)

A Battery Surprise, Your Guide to Smyrna's Best Wings, and Community Good News

Ravi Patel
Rinnah Patel
Ravi Patel, +1
From Life-Saving Heroes to 100% Health Scores (Issue #40)

Dec 16, 2025

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11 min read

From Life-Saving Heroes to 100% Health Scores (Issue #40)

Your Weekly Briefing on Community Impact, Top-Rated Eateries, and Local Job Openings.

Ravi Patel
Rinnah Patel
Ravi Patel, +1
The Battle & Brew Closure, The Great Wing Crawl, and Holiday Bright Spots (Issue #40)

Dec 9, 2025

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11 min read

The Battle & Brew Closure, The Great Wing Crawl, and Holiday Bright Spots (Issue #40)

A Battery Surprise, Your Guide to Smyrna's Best Wings, and Community Good News

Ravi Patel
Rinnah Patel
Ravi Patel, +1
The 87-Vote Warning: The $20,000 Tip, Political Shock, and Our New Middle School (Issue #38)

Dec 2, 2025

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9 min read

The 87-Vote Warning: The $20,000 Tip, Political Shock, and Our New Middle School (Issue #38)

The Marietta Near-Miss is a Wake-Up Call for Cobb, Plus the Campbell Modernization Plan and a Final Call for Vigilance.

Ravi Patel
Rinnah Patel
Ravi Patel, +1
The $20,000 Tip: A Critical Safety Update for Stewards (Issue #37)

Nov 18, 2025

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9 min read

The $20,000 Tip: A Critical Safety Update for Stewards (Issue #37)

Korean Fried Chicken , The Tap Water Question, and How We Can Close the Case Together

Ravi Patel
Rinnah Patel
Ravi Patel, +1
POWERFUL CHANGES: Local Heroes, Lower Bills, & The Week Ahead (Issue #36)

Nov 11, 2025

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9 min read

POWERFUL CHANGES: Local Heroes, Lower Bills, & The Week Ahead (Issue #36)

Veterans Day, Ratepayer Revolution, and a Spartan's Winning Season

Ravi Patel
Rinnah Patel
Ravi Patel, +1
The Steward's Mandate: Food, Fight, and Fortitude (Issue #35)

Nov 4, 2025

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11 min read

The Steward's Mandate: Food, Fight, and Fortitude (Issue #35)

The Hardware Store That Became a Food Bank, Plus: The Cost of Giving Up

Ravi Patel
Rinnah Patel
Ravi Patel, +1

Stewards Watch

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Homeowner Alert: The Cost of Yesterday's Rain (Issue #34)

Oct 28, 2025

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10 min read

Homeowner Alert: The Cost of Yesterday's Rain (Issue #34)

Why Cobb's proposed fee is a fight over flood prevention vs. budget gaps.

Ravi Patel
Rinnah Patel
Ravi Patel, +1

Backyard Adventures

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The Skills Gap Fix: A Big Bet on Labor in Smyrna (Issue #33)

Oct 21, 2025

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13 min read

The Skills Gap Fix: A Big Bet on Labor in Smyrna (Issue #33)

How one new leader is building a pipeline for the Southeast’s most needed trades.

Ravi Patel
Rinnah Patel
Ravi Patel, +1
The Smyrna-Vinings Steward: October Goes All In (Issue #32)

Oct 14, 2025

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11 min read

The Smyrna-Vinings Steward: October Goes All In (Issue #32)

First responders get their moment, fall festivals heat up, and local businesses keep growing.

Ravi Patel
Rinnah Patel
Ravi Patel, +1
The Next 20 Years: Smyrna’s Massive Downtown & Recreation Overhaul (Issue #31)

Oct 7, 2025

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9 min read

The Next 20 Years: Smyrna’s Massive Downtown & Recreation Overhaul (Issue #31)

Major downtown redevelopment, aquatic facility upgrades, and community leaders shaping tomorrow.

Ravi Patel
Rinnah Patel
Ravi Patel, +1
Celebrating Community Progress as Smyrna Turns 153 (Issue #30)

Sep 30, 2025

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8 min read

Celebrating Community Progress as Smyrna Turns 153 (Issue #30)

Park upgrades, birthday celebrations, and expanded services mark end of September.

Ravi Patel
Rinnah Patel
Ravi Patel, +1
When Local Institutions in Smyrna-Vinings Say Goodbye (Issue #29)

Sep 24, 2025

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11 min read

When Local Institutions in Smyrna-Vinings Say Goodbye (Issue #29)

Legacy businesses close their doors while scammers target homeowners and 911 systems get smarter.

Ravi Patel
Rinnah Patel
Ravi Patel, +1

Stewards Watch

+3

Smyrna-Vining's Housing Correction & A $5k Homicide Reward (Issue #28)

Sep 16, 2025

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10 min read

Smyrna-Vining's Housing Correction & A $5k Homicide Reward (Issue #28)

Know before you go: The latest local insights on real estate, public safety, and the best breakfast burrito in Smyrna-Vinings.

Ravi Patel
Rinnah Patel
Ravi Patel, +1

Local Legends

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When Community Vigilance Matters Most

Sep 9, 2025

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10 min read

When Community Vigilance Matters Most

Police seek your camera footage, parents expose daycare corporate greed, and unsung heroes change tires in traffic

Ravi Patel
Ravi Patel
The Stewards' Watch: What's Really Watching Us?

Sep 2, 2025

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14 min read

The Stewards' Watch: What's Really Watching Us?

When Transparency Fades: Unseen Cameras, Suspended Officials & the Fight for Local Oversight.

Ravi Patel
Ravi Patel
When 2,600 Voices Shape One Future

Aug 26, 2025

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11 min read

When 2,600 Voices Shape One Future

Your September 6 deadline could determine downtown Smyrna for the next 30 years

Ravi Patel
Ravi Patel
Safety First: When Small Details Make the Biggest Difference

Aug 19, 2025

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10 min read

Safety First: When Small Details Make the Biggest Difference

From product recalls in our pantries to peach celebrations on our plates—this week's stories prove that community awareness protects what matters most.

Ravi Patel
Ravi Patel
Safety First: When Small Details Make the Biggest Difference 3

Aug 13, 2025

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13 min read

Safety First: When Small Details Make the Biggest Difference 3

From product recalls in our pantries to peach celebrations on our plates—this week's stories prove that community awareness protects what matters most.

Ravi Patel
Ravi Patel
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