Sunday, December 16, 2012
It's been quite a year in Snellville. We hope these stories will lift your spirits and remind you of all the good that has happened in town in 2012.
While it has been a difficult year for our nation, particularly over the past few weeks -- the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy and the horrific school shooting on Friday -- there have been a few stories in Snellville that have exemplified courage under fire and the determination of the human spirit. 1. The Schulz Duo Doing Good The Schulz' helped found a great thing in Snellville. Joy Woodson's story on this couple, Kurt and Gretchen Schulz, featured two people who inspired the Snellville Farmers Market and founded the Snellville Community Garden, all while remaining humble and attempting to stay out of the spotlight. 2. Wednesday's Woman: Emily Good Emily Good was featured a number of times in Snellville Patch for her work in …
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Friends, family and perfect strangers came out to donate blood in Torrie Williamson's name, a single mother who was severely burned during a bonfire accident.
Dozens of people turned out to donate blood to the American Red Cross at City Hall on the afternoon of Dec. 7. The event was held in honor of Torrie Williamson, a single mother of two who was severely burned during a bonfire over the weekend. Snellville city officials, family, friends and strangers donated their blood in her name. She will need 40-50 units before all the surgeries are completed. Her blood type is O+, but all donations made in her name will contribute to her fund. According to long-time friend Jamie Dempsey, Williamson was roasting marshmallows with her children when the fire ran up a stream of accelerant, causing a gas can to explode as Williamson was holding it. Her son reportedly attempted to put the fire out and help …
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Torrie Williamson, 37, was severely burned over the weekend.
A blood drive on Dec. 7 at Snellville City Hall is scheduled for Torrie Williamson, a single mother of two children. According to long-time friend Jamie Dempsey, Williamson was roasting marshmallows with her children when the fire ran up a stream of accelerant, causing a gas can to explode as Williamson was holding it. Her son reportedly attempted to put the fire out and help his mother. Over half of her body was severely burned. She was life-flighted to Grady Hospital, where she is in a medically-induced coma and undergoing multiple surgeries. The first surgery involves removing all the dead skin, a process called "debriding." Williamson currently lives in Conyers, but was scheduled to close on the house of her dreams in Loganville …
Crystal Huskey
2:45 pm on Sunday, December 16, 2012
Thanks Mr. Emanuel! I agree, there are many stories that can be added. The Shop with a Cop evening should definitely have made this list, I just overlooked it. That was very inspiring. more ›