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Cherokee seniors are in need of blankets, socks

Dec. 14 is the deadline for donating a new blanket and a new pair of slipper socks with a caring note to Cherokee County senior citizens. (Courtesy of Cherokee County)

Credit: Cherokee County

Credit: Cherokee County

Dec. 14 is the deadline for donating a new blanket and a new pair of slipper socks with a caring note to Cherokee County senior citizens. (Courtesy of Cherokee County)
By Carolyn Cunningham – For the AJC
Dec 7, 2022

Cherokee Recreation and Parks is accepting donations in support of helping senior citizens in need through Dec. 14.

Participants are asked to donate a new blanket and a new pair of slipper socks and send a caring note.

Donations may be delivered to The WREC during regular business hours.

The drop-off location is Cherokee Recreation and Parks (WREC), 7547 Main St,, Building 200, Woodstock.

For more information, call 770-924-7768 or contact Jessica Hallman at jshallman@cherokeega.com or PlayCherokee.org/200/Hugs-in-a-Blanket.

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