Public Pulse

City news and civic updates made clear: covering infrastructure, town hall decisions, budget shifts, and public meetings so you can stay informed and involved.

Stewards Watch

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, +1

Backyard Adventures

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, +1

Stewards Watch

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, +1

Local Legends

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

Stewards Watch

When Budgets Meet Dreams: Your Downtown Future Decided

Aug 5, 2025

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10 min read

When Budgets Meet Dreams: Your Downtown Future Decided

86% say yes to $15.8M redevelopment while tax revenue drops—what happens next depends on you

Ravi Patel

Stewards Watch

Infrastructure Meets Community: Your Monday Night Matters

Jul 29, 2025

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10 min read

Infrastructure Meets Community: Your Monday Night Matters

Google Fiber arrives, extreme heat hits, and the upcoming National Night Out could change everything

Ravi Patel

Local Legends

Hometown Heat: Pride, Power, and Public Life in Smyrna

Jul 8, 2025

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9 min read

Hometown Heat: Pride, Power, and Public Life in Smyrna

Smyrna’s star pitcher shines, legendary horses parade downtown, and neighbors show up strong.

Ravi Patel

Stewards Watch

Neighborhood Pride, Park Upgrades, and Holiday Prep

Jul 1, 2025

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9 min read

Neighborhood Pride, Park Upgrades, and Holiday Prep

Pride success stories, Fourth of July pet tips, and your guide to Smyrna's newest green space

Ravi Patel

Stewards Watch

Summer Heat, Big Bets, and Community Pride

Jun 24, 2025

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12 min read

Summer Heat, Big Bets, and Community Pride

Home Depot doubles down, Smyrna celebrates, and your guide to surviving triple-digit temps

Ravi Patel

Local Legends

What They Don't Want You To Know About Your City

Jun 17, 2025

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10 min read

What They Don't Want You To Know About Your City

Missing tax estimates, mold drama, and $640K in fees your city doesn't want you questioning

Ravi Patel

Local Legends

Unwrap Smyrna-Vinings: From Himalayan Bites to Bold Downtown Plans

Jun 10, 2025

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11 min read

Unwrap Smyrna-Vinings: From Himalayan Bites to Bold Downtown Plans

Exploring authentic tastes, local legends, and the community shaping Smyrna-Vinings today.

Ravi Patel

Local Legends

Awards, Air Warnings, and a $70M Lawsuit: What Smyrna-Vinings Needs to Know

Jun 3, 2025

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10 min read

Awards, Air Warnings, and a $70M Lawsuit: What Smyrna-Vinings Needs to Know

Three wins. One warning. And the chemical exposure story that’s finally hitting home.

Ravi Patel

Stewards Watch

Everyday Champions: Honoring Nurses & Teachers

May 6, 2025

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10 min read

Everyday Champions: Honoring Nurses & Teachers

From the Classroom to the Clinic: The Unsung Heroes We Rely On

Ravi Patel

Local Legends

Smyrna Strong: Good News You Made Happen

Apr 29, 2025

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9 min read

Smyrna Strong: Good News You Made Happen

Coaches, comfort food, and community fun — here’s what’s buzzing around town.

Ravi Patel

Backyard Adventures

Sip, Serve, Stroll and Swim: Smyrna's New $16M Pool Development

Apr 15, 2025

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10 min read

Sip, Serve, Stroll and Swim: Smyrna's New $16M Pool Development

A Dive Into Smyrna’s Transformative Tolleson Pool Project and Local Favorites

Ravi Patel

Public Pulse

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

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

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

When Community Vigilance Matters Most

When Budgets Meet Dreams: Your Downtown Future Decided

Infrastructure Meets Community: Your Monday Night Matters

Hometown Heat: Pride, Power, and Public Life in Smyrna

Neighborhood Pride, Park Upgrades, and Holiday Prep

Summer Heat, Big Bets, and Community Pride

What They Don't Want You To Know About Your City

Unwrap Smyrna-Vinings: From Himalayan Bites to Bold Downtown Plans

Awards, Air Warnings, and a $70M Lawsuit: What Smyrna-Vinings Needs to Know

Everyday Champions: Honoring Nurses & Teachers

Smyrna Strong: Good News You Made Happen

Sip, Serve, Stroll and Swim: Smyrna's New $16M Pool Development

The Smyrna-Vinings Steward

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