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  • How one Smyrna Goodwill greeter changed lives for 28 years

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  • Tuesday: Sunny and beautiful, with a high of 60 and low of 39 degrees.

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• Beloved Goodwill greeter retires after 28 years of kindness (wsbtv.com) — Shoppers along South Cobb Drive are saying goodbye to a familiar face as longtime Goodwill greeter Roger Jones retires after 28 years welcoming customers at the Smyrna Goodwill. Co-workers and regulars celebrated his kindness with a surprise party, honoring the way his warmth, compassion, and steady presence helped him build lasting friendships and greater independence.
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