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Each year, the Marshal’s Office, in partnership with Augusta Regional
                                                                                                                                                          Airport and Augusta Partnership for Children, hosts the Santa Fly-In Toy
                                                                                                                                                          Drive to bring holiday joy to families in need. This year’s event took place on
                                                                                                                                                          Saturday, December 14th, creating a magical experience for local children
                                                                                                                                                          and their families.

                                                                                                                                                          With the support of Augusta Partnership for Children, 44 families with 146
                                                                                                                                                          children were invited to Augusta Regional Airport for a festive Christmas
                                                                                                                                                          celebration. The event featured dancing, crafts, games, bouncy houses, and a
                                                                                                                                                          Christmas breakfast provided by CG Catering, bringing smiles and laughter
                                                                                                                                                          to all in attendance. Special guests, The Grinch, Cindy Lou Who, and Buddy
                                                                                                                                                          the Elf also made an appearance, adding to the holiday excitement.
                                                                                                                                                          The highlight of the day was Santa Claus’s grand entrance, as he arrived on
                                                                                                                                                          the tarmac in a helicopter piloted by the Georgia State Patrol. Each child
                                                                                                                                                          received wrapped gifts from their wish list, and families were provided with
                                                                                                                                                          ham and all the fixings—courtesy of Faith Baptist Church of Thomson and
                                                                                                                                                          Woodlawn Baptist Church—to enjoy a Christmas dinner at home.

                                                                                                                                                          This event truly showcased the spirit of unity, generosity, and community
                                                                                                                                                          support. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our employees and community
                                                                                                                                                          partners who adopted families and helped make the holidays brighter for
                                                                                                                                                          those in need. Thank you for making this season one of joy and giving!


                                                                                                                                                                       TO OUR PRIVATE AND CORPORATE DONORS

                                                                                                                                                                           2 Tha Limit MC                           Faith Baptist Church of Thomson  Police & Fireman’s Insurance Association
                                                                                                                                                                           Augusta Aviation Commissioners           Georgia State Patrol        Psi Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi
                                                                                                                                                                           Augusta Partnership for Children         Good Shepherd Chapter #62   Fraternity, Inc.
                                                                                                                                                                           Augusta Regional Airport Fire Department (ARFF)  Headway Collision   Resourced Augusta
                                                                                                                                                                           Augusta Regional Airport Staff           High Rollaz MC              Richmond County Retired Teachers
                                                                                                                                                                           Bloc Burnaz Motorcycle Club of Augusta, Ga  High Rollaz SC           Association
                                                                                                                                                                           Buddy’s Game Room                        Home Depot                  Rob & Debra Ashe
                                                                                                                                                                           CG Catering                              Ikonz MC                    Rontrell Bryant
                                                                                                                                                                           Cher Best & James O’Neil                 Insurance Services of Augusta  Tippett Eye Care
                                                                                                                                                                           Cheryl Bryant                            James & Mary Sabb           Watkins Towing
                                                                                                                                                                           Crystal & Brandon Nason                  James Shank Tax Group       Woodlawn Baptist Church
                                                                                                                                                                           D’Antignac & Merritt Heating & Air       Julie & James Kelly
                                                                                                                                                                           Dan Troutman                             Kona Ice
                                                                                                                                                                           Delta Airlines                           Marshal Ramone Lamkin

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