11 Alive's 32nd annual Can-a-Thon for the Salvation Army collected more than 229,000 cans this year, the most in its history.

I stopped by Turner Field Friday morning in misty overcast weather and took some snapshots of the 11 Alive crew, the volunteers and V-103, which helps out every year as well to get the word out.

Karyn Greer with her Christmas sweater during the Can-a-Thon for the Salvation Army. CREDIT: Rodney Ho/rho@ajc.com

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Moving cans at Turner Field. CREDIT: Rodney Ho/rho@ajc.com

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The morning team of Ryan Cameron, Wanda Smith and Jim Basile. CREDIT: Rodney Ho/rho@ajc.com

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Ryan Cameron poses with a group of student volunteers. CREDIT: Rodney Ho/rho@ajc.com

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Vinnie Politan with one of the Salvation Army staff. CREDIT: Rodney Ho/rho@ajc.com

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Vinnie Politan of "Atlanta Live" helping out boxing canned goods. CREDIT: Rodney Ho/rho@ajc.com

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Wanda Smith, always smiling. CREDIT: Rodney Ho/rho@ajc.com

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Wanda Smith goofing with Karyn Greer on air.

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Nobody beats the Wiz-o-meter! CREDIT: Rodney Ho/rho@ajc.com

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Ray Holmes, volunteering for the first time, moves cans into categories. CREDIT: Rodney Ho/rho@ajc.com

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Crash Clark with the "original Bird Lady" Keisha Burns. CREDIT: Rodney Ho/rho@ajc.com

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Crash Clark with recently married Ramona DeBreaux. CREDIT: Rodney Ho/rho@ajc.com

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Crash Clark crashes his buddy Ryan Cameron's morning show. Clark lost his gig at V-103 on Dec. 16, 2014 but has since become an 11 Alive traffic reporter. CREDIT: Rodney Ho/rho@ajc.com

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