Most people would agree that giving is the reason for the season, but the Salvation Army says donations are down nearly $2 million in metro Atlanta this year. So, they sent their troops of red kettle bell ringers out a week early hoping to cash in on shoppers' holiday cheer.
One local bell ringer says the Salvation Army was there when she needed them most. You'll always get a warm greeting from Medenah Wesley, who was on the receiving end of those donations after her home burned down many years ago. Now, she gives back.
But despite the spirit of giving, metro Atlanta area commander Major Todd Hawks says donations have been slow this year.
In addition to giving money to bell ringers, you can also give by buying gifts for children who might not otherwise have them through the Salvation Army's Angel Tree Program. This year, Major Hawks says, the group will serve over 13,000 kids, and that number is up about 3,000 from previous years.
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Local families are taking a serious look at storm shelters in the aftermath of Monday's deadly tornado in Oklahoma.
Local families are taking a serious look at storm shelters in the aftermath of Monday's deadly tornado in Oklahoma. Those shelters could mean the difference between life and death when faced with one of these powerful storms.
A federal court has struck down Fayette County's at-large method of electing members to certain county offices, saying the method was a violation of the Voting Rights Act.
A federal court has struck down Fayette County's at-large method of electing members to certain county offices, saying the method was a violation of the Voting Rights Act.
Two Clark Atlanta University students who call themselves brothers despite being from opposite sides of the world have graduated as valedictorian and salutatorian.
Two Clark Atlanta University students who call themselves brothers despite being from opposite sides of the world have graduated as valedictorian and salutatorian.
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