Marietta cops raising money for Special Olympics

Marietta Police are trying to raise $30,000 for Special Olympics Georgia at this year's Cops on Donut Shops fundraiser.

From April 29 through May 1, officers and staff will be accepting donations at the Krispy Kreme at 299 Cobb Parkway South in Marietta. They will also sell Torch Run T-shirts for $12 and hats for $10. At 4 p.m. Saturday is a donut eating contest.

To make a donation by phone, call 770-794-2364.

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