🌱 Smyrna Leaders Discuss Mental Health + Massage Parlor Investigation

Good morning, hello! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Smyrna-Vinings Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 57 Low: 35.

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

1. Faith leaders discussed mental health and humanitarian aid at a recent Smyrna roundtable. They shared personal experiences and insights on addressing mental health challenges in humanitarian work in the community. The roundtable emphasized the importance of prioritizing mental health and self-care to effectively provide aid to those in need. (Subscription: MDJOnline.com)
2. Two massage parlors in Cobb County are under investigation. Jasmine Massage in Smyrna and Dijuan Massage in Kennesaw came under police presence after the department received complaints from neighbors. Employees from both parlors are accused of offering undercover agents sexual favors in exchange for money. (WSBTV)
3. Last night's wind advisory came after gusts blew at 35 miles per hour. The wind advisory was issued for several North Georgia counties, including Cobb, and was in effect until 9 p.m. Residents were encouraged to use extra caution when driving and to secure outdoor objects. (Cobb County Courier)

Today in Smyrna-Vinings:

• Black History Month Pop-Up Craft Event At Smyrna History Museum & Train Depot (10:00 AM)
• Bath Bombs & Trays With The Traveling Art Cart! At AR Workshop Smyrna (2:00 PM)
• I Think We're In Rhône Now At The Oenophile Institute (1:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Smyrna Elementary PTA celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week last week. With your help, the PTA coordinated hundreds of school supply donations for School Supply Stock Up. Thank you to everyone who donated! (Smyrna Elementary PTA via Facebook)
• Tickets to see Dexter and the Moonrocks at Georgia Theatre are on sale now! The show will take place on Apr. 6. Tickets start at $20. (Georgia Theatre via Instagram)
• The City of Smyrna is hosting a Breakfast Speaker Series on Tuesday, Mar. 7 with guest speaker Dr. David Anderson Hooker. As part of the Racial Trust Building Initiative, Dr. Hooker will present on transforming historical harms. The event is free. (City of Smyrna, GA Government via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager 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.