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Purrfect Holiday Shopping

Good Mews, as many of my Marietta friends know, is local no-kill animal shelter that provides a variety of services for our furry friends and works hard every day to find forever homes for cats ages 3 months to, well, it's impolite to ask. Regardless of age, the friendly felines at Good Mews have a good home while they're in the shelter and they ordinarily thrive when they go home with their new family.


Because Good Mews services so many cats in so many ways they need to constantly fundraise. Of course, Good Mews is always ready to take a direct DONATION. But, if you're looking to get some holiday gifts and decor while supporting Good Mews you have two excellent sites to shop this week.

Remaining Dates Open December 9-10, 15-17

https://goodmews.org/special-events-fundraisers
Location: 1860 Sandy Plains Road / Marietta, GA 30066
Right by the Publix in its own pop-up shop

Good Mews' Holiday Décor Market has returned and only has 2 weekends left! Local donators offered up gently used holiday items to sell and help our worthy cause. I went this past weekend for a half hour and the place was packed! I took photos of some items. The inventory is constantly changing. Stop in and see what cute holiday items you can find - and buy. Donations are also being accepted at the register.






Thursday, December 7 6-9pm

Location: Lutheran Church of the Resurrection
4814 Paper Mill Road SE / Marietta, GA 30067

This annual Gift Market is a full of wonderful hand-made items. Join the volunteers at Good Mews and our talented and creative vendors to find all kinds of unique, one of a kind items to give as gifts, or keep for yourself! 





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