ESF names new honorary chairman

The Empty Stocking Fund recently announced that John Eaves, chairman of the Fulton County Commission, will serve as the honorary chairman for the 2011 holiday season.

The ESF is an Atlanta-based nonprofit that provides gifts to more than 50,000 children living in poverty each year.

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