🌱 Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids + Crown Bakeries' New Facility

Good morning, everybody. It's Thursday in Smyrna-Vinings and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in the community.

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Here are the top three stories today in Smyrna-Vinings:

1. A local Cobb County audiologist is warning residents about over-the-counter hearing aids. The Federal Trade Commission has recently changed its rules to allow retailers to sell hearing aids. Dr. Erin Rellinger, an audiologist at Eye Consultants of Atlanta Hearing Center, warns that the new hearing aids at retailers could be more expensive than hearing aids dispensed by a professional. Long-term hearing needs will likely still require an audiologist. (Cobb County Courier)
2. Crown Bakeries has opened its newly renovated space in Smyrna. The 200,000-square-foot facility was renovated by Stellar Construction and designed by Box Studios. The project includes a newly renovated manufacturing space, expanded research areas, and a new innovation lab. The facility will be offering collaborative programming to engage consumers and brands. (Baking Business)
3. Smyrna's Bryan Spann has been charged with distributing child pornography — again. The Cobb County Police Department reports that he has since been released on bond. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children was notified about Spann's actions twice — once in November 2021 and again in May 2022. (WSBTV)

Today in Smyrna-Vinings:

• Preschool Storytime At The Smyrna Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Jazz Under The Gazebo At The Vineyard Wine Market (6:00 PM)
• Committee of the Whole Meeting At City Hall (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Here's a list of the upcoming in-person open houses occurring in the Smyrna-Vinings area this weekend. Click for times, dates, property dimensions, prices, and photos. (Smyrna-Vinings Patch)
• Registration for Santa Stops By opens on Nov. 7 at 8:00 a.m. The visits will begin on Nov. 30 and run through Dec. 15. Click for the full schedule. (City of Smyrna)
• The Smyrna Public Library will begin offering Thanksgiving Make & Take Crafts on Nov. 21. Click for craft details. (City of Smyrna)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.