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Marty Owens takes an unplanned journey
Woman did not plan to begin nonprofits, but her sons injury started her on a path
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Marty Owens founded the nonprofit Marty and Friends, a local nonprofit organization that helps people with disabilities live satisfying and fulfilling lives by providing opportunities for socializing and job training. Randy and Friends is based out of The Rooster’s Perch on Main Street in Gainesville. - photo by NAT GURLEY
Editor's Note: This is the first in the "Georgia Original" series of stories spotlighting area residents who have contributed to the betterment of Hall County through their community works. In this series, The Times will highlight one person each month. “I couldn’t plan a life like the one I’ve been given,” Marty Owens said sitting in the corner of The Rooster’s Perch on Wednesday afternoon.