Hundreds of people waited hours on Tuesday for a chance at free holiday meals in Cobb County.
The Center for Family Resources and the Department of Children and Family Services are helping hundreds of Cobb County families that are in need.
As numbers are called out in the Cobb County Civic Center, families headed to case workers to show they need help to get them through the holidays. Some are out of work, others are struggling to get by financially.
"I'm here for assistance because I haven't worked in a while, but I just got a job. I just started a job on October 1st. Me getting a check, it's going toward past bills and getting caught up," said Lachelle Jones of Smryna.
The "Thanks for Giving" program expects to assist 1,400 people in Cobb County by providing food baskets for Thanksgiving and Christmas, as well as presents under the tree for the families of those being helped.
"It's just been a really tough time for everyone. People that we've never seen before, people that we've never assisted before are receiving assistance now," said Danielle Reighard of The Center for Family Resources.
Jones says she wasn't surprised by the number of people needing help.
"This time of year a lot of people could use the help because there's already a strain to just pay your everyday bills, but you want to do so much for your kids and you want them to have a nice Christmas but you know you can't afford I," said Jones.
Families in need can register on Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cobb County Civic Center to receive Thanksgiving meals. The Cobb County Civic Center is located at 548 South Marietta Parkway in Marietta.
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Two Metro-North trains collided around 6 p.m. in Fairfield, Conn., in between the Fairfield and Bridgeport stations. At least 60 people have been hurt, the governor said.
Two Metro-North trains collided around 6 p.m. in Fairfield, Conn., in between the Fairfield and Bridgeport stations. At least 60 people have been hurt, the governor said.
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An airline official says a US Airways flight with 34 people aboard was forced to make a belly landing at Newark International Airport after experiencing landing gear trouble. No injuries were reported.
An airline official says a US Airways flight with 34 people aboard was forced to make a belly landing at Newark International Airport after experiencing landing gear trouble. No injuries were reported.
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A welcome sight in Coney Island: workers cleaning umbrellas, wiping down counters, and putting the finishing touches on a rebuilt Original Nathan's Famous.
A welcome sight in Coney Island: workers cleaning umbrellas, wiping down counters, and putting the finishing touches on a rebuilt Original Nathan's Famous.
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The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority has approved the master plan for the American Dream megamall in the Meadowlands sports complex. The approval at Friday's special board meeting means the
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Democratic Assemblyman Vito Lopez, who represents New York City, said he will resign June 20 amid a sexual harassment scandal and run for a City Council seat.
Democratic Assemblyman Vito Lopez, who represents New York City, said he will resign June 20 amid a sexual harassment scandal and run for a City Council seat.
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The big game will be played in New Jersey but the big party will be in New York City. Organizers call it "Super Bowl Boulevard."
The big game will be played in New Jersey but the big party will be in New York City. Organizers call it "Super Bowl Boulevard": it will stretch from 44th Street on Broadway all the way to 34th Street.
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A 21-year-old Hofstra University student was shot and killed during an apparent home-invasion robbery in Uniondale, Long Island. The suspect also died in the incident.
A 21-year-old Hofstra University student was shot and killed during an apparent home-invasion robbery in Uniondale, Long Island. The suspect also died in the incident.
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A Humvee carrying six Navy SEALs and two other sailors overturned during a training exercise at Fort Knox in Kentucky, killing one of the SEALs and injuring the others, military officials said Friday.
A Humvee carrying six Navy SEALs and two other sailors overturned during a training exercise at Fort Knox in Kentucky, killing one of the SEALs and injuring the others, military officials said Friday.
The Center for Family Resources and the Department of Children and Family Services are helping hundreds of Cobb County families that are in need.
