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Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Parkwood Farms Resumes Classes Nov. 27

Just in time for the holidays, Dr. Marilyn Peterson may get the miracle she's been hoping for.

With the verbal promise of a temporary halt on the eviction of Parkwood Farms -- through the holidays, at least -- classes at the therapy center in Snellville will resume today, Nov. 27.  "We aren't going to be held hostage anymore by these proceedings," said owner Marilyn Peterson.  Volunteers are signed up and ready to go, and they're looking forward to this coming year.  After countless hours of phone calls, negotiations, and some admittedly bad press, Everhome Mortgage has agreed to halt the eviction process until after the holidays. On top of that, a longer term measure could be put in place on Dec. 6 through the Gwinnett County Superior Court.  And, the likelihood of a permanent solution is just around the corner; Peterson and bank …

Sunday, November 11, 2012

Community Joins to Save Parkwood Farms

Parkwood Farms Therapy Center, which serves families in Lilburn and beyond, is facing eviction. Here are ways you can help.

Community members are standing behind Parkwood Farms, a therapeutic riding center for children with disabilities, is it facing eviction from its Snellville location. Citizens and public officials, including Snellville Mayor Kelly Kautz and State Rep. Dar'shun Kendrick, are reaching out to show concern and offer advice.  Patch first learned of the nonprofit's plight Friday, when owner Dr. Marliyn Peterson issued a public plea for support and a call to action to save the riding center. The center, which sits on property along with Peterson's home, are being foreclosed on. Law enforcement arrived at her home Wednesday (Nov. 7) with eviction papers. After dozens of phone calls and emails, the following action plans have been put into place by …

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