The area of Delk, Powers Ferry, and Terrell Mill roads in Marietta, Georgia, is becoming known as "Little Brazil" due to its growing community of Brazilian restaurants, businesses, and residents. Over 50 people recently gathered to discuss how to turn the area into a county-recognized cultural destination, complete with a Little Brazil logo, signage, and a Brazilian Cultural Association. The community, which has grown rapidly since the 1990s, has become an integral part of the larger Marietta community, contributing to its vitality. Commissioner Jerica Richardson has allocated $50,000 to a capital fund for Little Brazil, and residents are excited to finally be recognized.
Seven-year-old Dakota, who has DiGeorge Syndrome, was one of 13 children chosen for the 20th Bert’s Big Adventure trip to Disney World, an all-expenses-paid trip for children with chronic illnesses and their families. Dakota's aunt nominated her for the trip, and she was selected this year. The trip offers the children the opportunity to bond and enjoy everything the parks have to offer without feeling left out among healthy children. Bert's Big Adventure was started by Bert Weiss, who was inspired by Kidd's Kids, a similar trip started by the late radio host Kidd Kraddick in the early 1990s.
The Marietta Book Nook in Georgia was reported to be closing due to financial losses during the pandemic, but the store's loyal customers rallied and helped keep it open. Manager Alexa Dunford said the community's donations and support have been "life-affirming and faith-restoring," and the store will continue operating through the summer and hopefully beyond. The store's inventory reflects the community's interests, and programs are being planned to engage local writers, artists and musicians. The Marietta location has reduced its hours but is open for private browsing by appointment and is offering a 50% off sale on most items
Hundreds of Kennesaw State University students and fans gathered in the Convocation Center to watch the Owls play in March Madness, the university's first Division I appearance. Cowbells were given to fans to increase the excitement as the crowd cheered the team on, with some fans even dancing during halftime. Although the game came down to the final seconds, the Owls ultimately lost to the Xavier Musketeers. Fans left the building disappointed but still proud of their team's performance.
Debbie Ginocchio, Development Director at Sweetwater Mission in Austell, was named the 2023 Woman of the Year at LiveSafe Resources 38th annual Tribute to Achievement. The Marietta-based domestic violence shelter and organization honored 14 other outstanding women from throughout metro Atlanta before a crowd of more than 450 at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel in Cumberland. Ginocchio was selected by an independent committee who reviewed each nominee without names or specific identifying information. A total of 15 women representing the business, medical, education, government, and nonprofit sectors were selected to join the organization’s Academy of Women Leaders, a group of more than 600 past honorees.
The Georgia Food and Wine Festival will show case the best of Georgia.
Arthur Wilson, owner of Silica Burns Glass, demonstrated the art of glassblowing to a small crowd in Marietta. The process involves placing molten glass into a furnace and gathering it onto a pipe, before adding color and shaping it by blowing air into the pipe and rotating it. Wilson's company offers weekly classes on glassblowing, and he sells his creations on his website. 20-year-old Ben Dracup, who works with Wilson, is also Majoring in glassblowing at Georgia Southwestern State University. Dracup says that Georgia Southwestern State is the only college in the state to offer a degree in glass blowing.
STORY 6:Rape
Malik Antonio Rollins, a man from Austell, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison without parole for burglarizing two homes and molesting a young girl in one of them. He will also serve 20 years probation and register as a sex offender. Rollins pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary, one count of aggravated child molestation, and two counts of child molestation. The crimes occurred on February 12, 2021, when Rollins broke into two homes in South Cobb and molested a 12-year-old girl. The victim's mother spoke at Rollins' plea hearing and expressed the impact of the crime on her family.
And now, as we get closer to the start of the 2023 Masters, Times-Journal Incorporated sports editor John Bednarowski joins the show to take us on a tour of Augusta National presented by Ingles.
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