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SANTA

TOY DRIVE

The Marshal’s Office joins hands with Augusta Regional
Airport and Augusta Partnership for Children each year After all the fun, the kids gathered on the tarmac to welcome Santa Claus
in organizing the Santa Fly-In Toy Drive event. This year, as he arrived in a helicopter flown by Georgia State Patrol. Santa distributed
the event took place on Saturday, December 16th.
wrapped gifts to each family, which were purchased from the Children’s wish
list. The families were also provided with ham and all the fixings by Faith
The Augusta Partnership for Children extended their Baptist Church of Thomson and Woodlawn Baptist Church so that they could
assistance in inviting 50 families with 162 children to enjoy Christmas dinner at home.
the Augusta Regional Airport for a Christmas Party. The
event was filled with fun activities like dancing, craft- This event was a perfect example of the spirit of unity and generosity in our
making, cookie decoration, face painting, bouncy houses, community. We are grateful to our employees and community partners who
and a Christmas breakfast. The Grinch, Cindy Lou Who, adopted these families and made the holidays brighter for those in need.
and characters from Star Wars also joined the party.

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