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.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:48 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:48:59 GMT
The Woodstock Police Department says a police K-9 died after being left in his handler's patrol car.Spartacus, a 3-year-old Belgian Malinois, was found dead in his handler's patrol car. Authorities later
The Woodstock Police Department says a police K-9 died after being left in his handler's patrol car.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:38 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:38:42 GMT
The City Council of Chamblee has delayed a controversial land rezoning variance. The Council also issued a preliminary resolution saying that they wanted to fire their own manager.
The City Council of Chamblee has delayed a controversial land rezoning variance. The Council also issued a preliminary resolution saying that they wanted to fire their own manager.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:53 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:53:05 GMT
A local couple is happy to hear that members of a morning radio show fired for mocking a former ex-NFL star battling ALS now admit that they went too far.
A local couple is happy to hear that members of a morning radio show fired for mocking a former ex-NFL star battling ALS now admit that they went too far.
