Mattie Garret hasn’t let anything stop her from chasing her dreams, especially over the recent years. Author: Ryan Dennis (11Alive) Updated: 7:08 PM EDT July 5, 2021 MARIETTA, Ga. — Way to go, Mattie Garret! The Marietta, Georgia resident and recent high school graduate just earned a scholarship for her tremendous work and sunny disposition. Garret is the recipient of the Lauren Buongiorno Scholarship, a popular voice in the diabetic online community. Garret, who was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at age 5, learned early on how to count her carbohydrates, m...