Book sales to benefit Promise Place

A Novel Experience in downtown Zebulon will host a book signing by District Attorney Scott Ballard this week to benefit Promise Place, a domestic violence shelter and crisis hotline.***************©The Pike County Journal Reporter/pikecountygeorgia.com: This information may not be reprinted, broadcast or distributed electronically in any form or fashion without express consent. For reprint permission, e-mail news@pikecountygeorgia.com.***************Ballard, who writes columns for local newspapers, has combined several years of columns in his book You Should See the Other Guy! He will sign copies of his book at A Novel Experience Tuesday, Feb. 28 from 4-7 p.m. Books may be purchased in advance from Promise Place and can be purchased at A Novel Experience on the day of the book signing. The cost of the book is $25 and proceeds will benefit Promise Place, which reaches out to local women and children.You Should See the Other Guy! is packed with humorous, dramatic and moving courtroom moments inspired by a bird’s-eye view of the lives of detectives, judges and prosecutors who have served their communities for decades.Promise Place is a non-profit domestic violence organization which provides services in Spalding, Fayette, Pike and Upson counties. These services include emergency shelter where victims of domestic violence can go for safety and begin to rebuild their lives; a 24-hour crisis hotline; support groups; emergency needs assistance; teen dating and violence prevention programs and law enforcement training. Promise Place relies on community support and donations.Call Promise Place at 770-567-3447.