Kennesaw woman celebrates 106th birthday by dancing with firefighters
(Canterfield of Kennesaw Assisted Living)
KENNESAW, Ga. - A Kennesaw woman is celebrating turning 106 with her favorite birthday tradition.
Marge Hatcher's 106th birthday is Feb. 2, and she is celebrating with a party at her assisted living home on Monday.
Local perspective:
In WWII. Hatcher traveled the world with her husband, a colonel with the U.S. Army, volunteered with the Red Cross, and worked in United Service Organization clubs in the Philippines and Japan.
(Canterfield of Kennesaw Assisted Living)
The staff at Canterfield of Kennesaw say that Hatcher has a great sense of humor and keeps physically active.
She's been a sports fan her entire life and loves to cheer on the University of Georgia Bulldogs and the Braves.
(Canterfield of Kennesaw Assisted Living)
Years ago, Hatcher requested a dance with firefighters for her birthday. It's since become a tradition. Monday's celebration will feature firefighters, police officers and Kennesaw Mayor Derek Easterling.
From all of us here at FOX 5, happy birthday, Mrs. Hatcher!
The Source: Information for this story came from Canterfield of Kennesaw Assisted Living and previous FOX 5 reporting.