United Way's Gift Back auction kickoff

The United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta kicks off its second "Gift Back: An Online Auction" program.

The auction opens at 9 a.m. Friday and closes at 10 p.m. on Nov. 30.

Items include an Arizona vacation package for eight people and guitars autographed by Paul McCartney and Jay-Z. Funds will go towards reaching the United Way's 2011 fundraising goal of $80.4 million.

To bid, go to unitedwayatlanta.org/giftback. The site goes live on Friday.

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