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The Smyrna Patio Cheat Sheet (Issue #54)

Mar 31, 2026

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8 min read

The Smyrna Patio Cheat Sheet (Issue #54)

A tactical guide to this week's 83-degree Thursday, the Oakdale Chick-fil-A vote, and a secret menu hack.

Ravi Patel
Rinnah Patel
Ravi Patel, +1
The Brewery That Broke the Ballot, March Health Scores, and The Friday Fake-Out (Issue #53)

Mar 24, 2026

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7 min read

The Brewery That Broke the Ballot, March Health Scores, and The Friday Fake-Out (Issue #53)

Grab your Friday night dinner reservations carefully...

Ravi Patel
Rinnah Patel
Ravi Patel, +1
The "French" Bakery That Isn't, Weather Whiplash, and The Brutally Honest Pitch for Smyrna (Issue #52)

Mar 17, 2026

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8 min read

The "French" Bakery That Isn't, Weather Whiplash, and The Brutally Honest Pitch for Smyrna (Issue #52)

A 50-degree temperature swing, a Korean pastry juggernaut arrives on South Atlanta Road, and what locals really think about moving here.

Ravi Patel
Rinnah Patel
Ravi Patel, +1
The Covert War Inside Smyrna's Coffee Shops (Issue #51)

Mar 10, 2026

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10 min read

The Covert War Inside Smyrna's Coffee Shops (Issue #51)

Defensive architecture hits local cafes, the remote work paradox explained, and a massive mid-week temperature crash.

Ravi Patel
Rinnah Patel
Ravi Patel, +1
Skipping Class Could Cost Your Teen Their License (Issue #50)

Mar 3, 2026

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6 min read

Skipping Class Could Cost Your Teen Their License (Issue #50)

New businesses approved, state truancy laws threaten teen drivers, and Hollywood's favorite local.

Ravi Patel
Rinnah Patel
Ravi Patel, +1
The Infrastructure Gamble (Issue #49)

Feb 24, 2026

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8 min read

The Infrastructure Gamble (Issue #49)

South Cobb Drive gets an overhaul, Concord Crossing rebuilds, and the great drive-thru debate.

Ravi Patel
Rinnah Patel
Ravi Patel, +1
The $16M Vote That Changes Downtown Smyrna (Issue #48)

Feb 10, 2026

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7 min read

The $16M Vote That Changes Downtown Smyrna (Issue #48)

Market Village is getting a hotel (and a headache?)

Ravi Patel
Rinnah Patel
Ravi Patel, +1
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
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