Gilmer Arts Literary Presents – Lauretta Hannon Book Launch at Buckley Vineyards 9/19th

Gilmer Arts Presents Acclaimed Georgia Author Lauretta Hannon Book Launch Celebration for A Priest Walks into A Waffle House Stories from a Gritty, Grace-Filled Life September 19, 2026 1:00 – 3:00 PM 1:15 PM Program & Author Reading 1:30 PM Book Signing Buckley Vineyard 708 Henry Evans Road Ellijay, GA 30536 About Lauretta: Named the “Funniest Woman in Georgia” by Southern Living Magazine, Lauretta Hannon is the bestselling author of The Cracker Queen-A Memoir of a Jagged, Joyful Life (Gotham Books, Penguin) and has been a commentator on National Public Radio’s All Things Considered, where her stories have reached 25 million listeners. Her memoir was named “One of the Top 25 Books All Georgians Should Read” by the Georgia Center for the Book. Come join us for a special book launch celebration! Lauretta Hannon introduces her newest release, A Priest Walks into a Waffle House, a book filled with medicinal merriment and therapeutic magic! If you are in need of either of these, please join us for a lovely afternoon filled with joy!