VIEWPOINT: Support No Kill Shelters and Find a Friend

“The more I see of man, the more I like dogs.” 

—Madame de Staël

Four million cats and dogs — one about every eight seconds — are put down in U.S. shelters every year. That statistic comes from the Humane Society of the United States, one of many groups that work diligently to save and place unwanted, neglected, abused and homeless animals. 



The CSRA Humane Society adopted out 230 cats and dogs in 2010, but they remain at capacity — 275 animals — year-round. Some of these animals end up in shelters and foster groups because of irresponsible owners who no longer want them, military deployments, relocating families who opt not to bring the companion animal along or individuals who are no longer physically able to care for them. Many are gentle and are simply in need of a new and loving home. Left with the Humane Society or a foster group, they avoid euthanasia, but the same cannot be said for those who end up with Animal Control.


Read the complete article; www.vergelive.com  page 7

PANCAKES FOR PATIENTS

It was a family affair at the National Hills area IHOP on National Pancake Day as Mallory, 10, Jonathan, 13, and mom Cindy Azziz donned aprons and served pancakes in support of MCGHealth Children’s Medical Center, part of the clinical arm of Georgia Health Sciences University (GHSU). Cindy Azziz is the First Lady of GHSU.

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NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH: Adam Hoover’s Crusade

Taking back Telfair Street - page 14


Changing her son’s diaper in the sunlit playroom, Ellen Hoover caught a movement from beyond her picture window.  Her eyes followed the vehicle coming to a slow stop in front of the small blue house across the street. The male driver stayed in the idling car and a young woman got out, looking around warily. The girl knocked at the door, but there was no answer, so she walked around to the side of the house where a high fence obscured the back yard. She returned to the car empty-handed. “Another one,” Ellen sighed. “Can’t they see what kind of damage they’re doing?”


“This team effort underscores what can be done when 
we all work together towards a common goal. These proactive efforts establish 
a new model for how we will address this type of situation going forward.” 
— MAYOR DEKE COPENHAVER 


Read the entire article on page 14-15 in this issue of verge. www.vergelive.com

Imperial Theatre presents: Robert Earl Keen

Wednesday, March 23 at 7:30 PM With his latest Lost Highway album, The Rose Hotel (which hit #1 on the Americana charts), Keen re-confirms his place among the Lone Star State's great storytellers, capable of painting rich, poignant landscapes worthy of Cormac McCarthy and spinning satirical yarns that'd do Kinky Friedman proud. The disc's rough-hewn tone -- which is one of the more immediate, organic efforts in Keen's varied catalog -- emphasizes both ends of that emotional spectrum, with Band-styled organ washes dappling the evocative title track and a hoedown-worthy breakdown propelling the wry "Wireless in Heaven" to its conclusion. For more information about The Rose Hotel, visit www.robertearlkeen.com Tickets: $13 - $23

a River Keeper, a raft and a cause

Catch up with our very own River Keeper on her recent adventure.

Guest writer Tonya Bonitatibus shares her "life on the raft" with

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