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Preserving green space
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The Milton Fire Department broke a fundraising record by collecting more than $72,000 for the MDA.
Milton FD raises $72K in ‘Boot’ drives Breaks previous collection record
MILTON, Ga. – The Milton Fire Department raised more than $72,000 over six days of “Fill the Boot” drives this spring, setting a new department fundraising record for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), said Fire Chief Robert Edgar. The total represents a 7 percent increase over last year’s record-breaking total, which speaks volumes to the generosity of Milton residents and motorists on Milton roads, said Edgar. “I cannot speak highly enough of our residents and the drivers who come through our city every day,” he said. “They opened up their wallets to give to a great cause, and because of their generosity,
children will live better, fuller and more fulfilling lives.” Edgar also had words of praise for his firefighters. “Everyone gave all they had to ensure this year’s fundraising efforts were our most successful yet,” he said. Edgar said A Shift, which raised money on Friday, April 4 and May 16, brought in the most – more than $29,000. They will be recognized by the department for the achievement. To date, the Milton Fire Department has raised more than $420,000 for MDA, which uses the money to aid local children and adults affected by neuromuscular diseases by providing wheelchairs, leg braces, clinic visits, support groups and a chance for children to attend Camp Walk-N-Roll. —Jonathan Copsey
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Tully the horse shows some affection to his fans Katelyn Jarvis and Sarah Jarvis before entering the ring with his rider, Chelsea Koornick.
Girls have the horsepower
Harry Norman shows benefits domestic violence victims By JADE RODGERS jade@northfulton.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Wills Park was filled to the brim July 19 and 20 when girls and their horses
gathered for a benefit show sponsored by Harry Norman Realtors. The weekend-long show benefitted shelters for battered women in Forsyth,
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