Community Corner
Author Appearance at Marietta Book Exchange
Meet us around the water cooler to discuss hot topics in Northeast Cobb today, March 31.
1. Have you read As the Sycamore Grows by author Jennie Helderman? As the Sycamore Grows tells the true story, using the real names, of a seventeen year abusive marriage. Helderman interviewed both Ginger, a woman trapped and abused in an isolated cabin, and Mike, the abusive husband who openly admitted to physically abusing Ginger, to tell their story. "I stumbled on a great story with a happy ending," says Helderman. "For me, it was a journey of discovery. For Ginger, it meant re-living black days and bad times, but she still held nothing back."
The book received several awards, including first place honors in the Southeast Regional Awards category, and top honors in the Humanities, Memoir & Biography categories.
Jennie Helderman will be speaking about her book As the Sycamore Grows at the Marietta Book Exchange, 2956 Canton Road. 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 770-427-4848.
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2. Did you hear that Cobb County Board of Education Chairwoman Alison Bartlett is reportedly recovering and doing well after suffering a heart attack Wednesday morning? Our thoughts and prayers are with her and her family.
3. Know someone who needs a furry companion? Jackie, our Good Mews Kitty of the Week, is an adorable one year old kitty who lost her eye after being shot. Learn more about her here: http://patch.com/N-SFc
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4. Do you have a puppy in need of training? MerryMac Dog Training starts a Beginners "Lifestyle Kills Obedience class today for puppies (after third set of shots and any age adult dogs. The series of classes are designed to teach your dog basic manners in the house, as well as, out in public. MerryMac teaches you “lifestyle” exercises so that what you learn is implemented into your individual lifestyle. $275/7 sessions. For more information, call 770-579-3865.
5. Did you attend last night's community meeting presented by WellStar about the ? If so, what are your thoughts about the project? Are you for or against it? Read more about the health park here: http://patch.com/A-gqqN
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