Play portrays challenges for those with special needs

“A Journey of Hope” follows a day in the life of a person with special needs and was written by Royston native Hope Welborn. The play will be presented Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Lavonia Cultural Center. Tickets are $10 with partial proceeds being given to Connections for Special Parents (CSP).  Those who would like to purchase tickets should contact Burns at 706-491-1538.

  • Hope Welborn will be on stage at the Lavonia Cultural Center in "A Journey of Hope," a play she wrote about a day in the life of someone with special needs. (Photo courtesy of Amy Burns)
    Hope Welborn will be on stage at the Lavonia Cultural Center in "A Journey of Hope," a play she wrote about a day in the life of someone with special needs. (Photo courtesy of Amy Burns)

    LAVONIA – The newest production by the Franklin Community Players isn’t just going to entertain the public.

    It’s also going to bring awareness about the treatment of people with special needs.

    “A Journe…