Davis created the coloring book as a fundraiser for the benefit of Amity House and Hope House, which provide emergency shelter (Amity House) and a two-year transitional living program (Hope House) for victims of domestic violence. Throughout the book the title character, Edgar, visits scenes in the Golden Isles including East Beach, Fort Frederica National Monument, bike riding on Jekyll Island, tennis on Sea Island and others.
An Atlanta native, Davis is best known for his work in MAD Magazine. Since his retirement to the Georgia coast, he has provided illustration for a number local of organizations and charitable events. Davis will be available to sign copies of the coloring book from 5:30 to 6:30 pm.
A Taste of Glynn is the annual fundraiser for Glynn Community Crisis Center, which has provided services to victims of domestic violence in southeast Georgia since 1983. In addition to Amity House and Hope House, GCCC operates a 24-hour crisis hotline and provides an array of services including individual and group counseling, personal advocacy, legal assistance, transportation, relocation assistance, financial assistance and more.
Information can be found online at www.atasteofglynn.com, or call Amity House at 912-264-1348.
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