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Local charities spread the cheer
Agencies work to provide holiday blessings for thos in need
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Brett Fowler of the Gainesville Jaycees picks out a gift Saturday during the Jaycees’ Empty Stocking shopping party at the Walmart on Shallowford Road. - photo by Tom Reed
When Christmas morning rolls around, a child’s good behavior is awarded with presents under the tree. But for some less fortunate children, it doesn’t matter how good they’ve been; there are few presents, and often no tree. That’s why several area organizations are holding toy drives to put Christmas morning smiles on the faces of needy kids.