Special coffee shop fights pandemic problems to survive
Independent Grounds Coffee Shop in Cobb County has had to move amid COVID-19 obstacles.
COBB COUNTY, Ga – A unique coffee shop, with some very special employees, has had to make numerous changes during the pandemic.
When COVID-19 hit, Independent Grounds Cafe was forced to shut down. The owner was ready to re-open at a new location but is now facing more obstacles.
The cafe first opened in Kennesaw in 2018. It is more than a place to grab a cup of joe, it’s a place that is changing lives. The majority of the employees are special needs adults.
Lorna Heid started the business when her daughter, Emma, who has special needs, was 17.
“This was sort of the next steps for her. Once she graduated from high school how do we provide for her, what sort of job opportunities does she have available? Adults with special needs often cannot find meaningful work so this was an opportunity for them to come to a coffee shop, get job…
