Photos: DeKalb sheriff's office hosts Adopt-A-Family holiday gift event

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The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office distributed gifts to 25 kids in 13 families with incarcerated parents in their 16th annual Adopt-A-Family event.

DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office holds the 16th annual Adopt-A-Family celebration on Tuesday, Dec 16, 2023 where 3-year-old Olivia Banks finds herself surrounded by gifts.. Law enforcement officers donate their own money and buy gifts for about a dozen local children. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office holds the 16th annual Adopt-A-Family celebration on Tuesday, Dec 16, 2023 where Bobby Parks, 6, gets help from Chief Deputy Temetris Akins, left, at the party. Law enforcement officers donate their own money and buy gifts for about a dozen local children. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office holds the 16th annual Adopt-A-Family celebration on Tuesday, Dec 16, 2023 where Angel Suarez-Valencia 9, reacts to his new wheels during the party. Law enforcement officers donate their own money and buy gifts for about a dozen local children. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office holds the 16th annual Adopt-A-Family celebration on Tuesday, Dec 16, 2023 where Jamari Stell, 8, opens one of several gifts he is given at the party. Law enforcement officers donate their own money and buy gifts for about a dozen local children. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office holds the 16th annual Adopt-A-Family celebration on Tuesday, Dec 16, 2023 where 5-year-old Tealitha Height, gets a little help picking the gift she should open at the party. Law enforcement officers donate their own money and buy gifts for about a dozen local children. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office holds the 16th annual Adopt-A-Family celebration on Tuesday, Dec 16, 2023 where Layla Watkins,10, opens her first gift at the party. Law enforcement officers donate their own money and buy gifts for about a dozen local children. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office holds the 16th annual Adopt-A-Family celebration on Tuesday, Dec 16, 2023 where Larry Sims is given a new bike. Law enforcement officers donate their own money and buy gifts for about a dozen local children. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office holds the 16th annual Adopt-A-Family celebration on Tuesday, Dec 16, 2023 where Officer Davis, left, helps 3-year old Olivia Banks with her new bike. Law enforcement officers donate their own money and buy gifts for about a dozen local children. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office holds the 16th annual Adopt-A-Family celebration on Tuesday, Dec 16, 2023 where 3-year-old Olivia Banks high fives Sheriff Officer Davis, right, while everyone else grabs a bite to eat. Law enforcement officers donate their own money and buy gifts for about a dozen local children. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

DeKalb County Sheriff Melody M. Maddox welcomes families to the 16th annual Adopt-A-Family celebration on Tuesday, Dec 16, 2023. Law enforcement officers donate their own money and buy gifts for about a dozen local children. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office holds the 16th annual Adopt-A-Family celebration on Tuesday, Dec 16, 2023 where Malachi Parks, 8, shows off his new bike at the party. Law enforcement officers donate their own money and buy gifts for about a dozen local children. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office holds the 16th annual Adopt-A-Family celebration on Tuesday, Dec 16, 2023. Alyah Pearson, 9, gets started opening one of several gifts that law enforcement officers bought for her. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office holds the 16th annual Adopt-A-Family celebration on Tuesday, Dec 16, 2023 where Major Ethridge, left, helps 11-year-old James Sims with one of several gifts. Law enforcement officers donate their own money and buy gifts for about a dozen local children. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office holds the 16th annual Adopt-A-Family celebration on Tuesday, Dec 16, 2023 where 3-year-old Olivia Banks finds herself surrounded by gifts.. Law enforcement officers donate their own money and buy gifts for about a dozen local children. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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