Volunteers prep at finish line
Volunteers are reporting for duty bright and early this morning, and they’re ready to make sure the race runs smoothly.
”Volunteers, make some noise!” an announcer’s voice booms across Piedmont Park with high tempo music in the background.
Nichola Sanderson of Bethlehem, Georgia, ran the race herself for 10 years, but she’s volunteered for six.
”I love it, and it’s really, really fun,” she said.
One of her favorite parts is the finish line.
Sharon Margetson of Sandy Springs has volunteered at the finish line since 2019.
”It’s great when you see somebody you know come through here,” Margetson said.
Nobody has finished yet, but these volunteers are sure to have their hands full very soon.
About the Author
Mary Helene is a reporting intern working with the Crime & Public Safety team and a student at Mercer University. She has previously worked as a reporter for AL.com and currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of The Cluster, Mercer's student newspaper.
