Take a break. Eat a muffin.

In honor of National Muffin Day, the Java Joy crew will spread joy and serve complimentary muffins at Colony Square Plaza from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. today. Java Joy, an initiative launched by Athens-based non-profit Extra Special People, is a stand-alone mobile coffee truck that provides meaningful employment and economic opportunities for individuals with special needs.

1197 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 770-462-2880, colonysquaremidtown.com .

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Jo'wan Bellamy taught in the GNETS program for 17 years and recently transferred to Atlanta’s new behavioral program at Crawford Long Middle School. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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