Crime & Safety

Winder Fire Department Makes Holidays Brighter for Hundreds of Children

The WFD wishes to thank all those who supported their efforts.

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This year, the City of Winder Fire Department Empty Stocking Drive provided Christmas gifts for more than 525 children. In a released statement, the WFD thanked the following individuals, businesses and organizations:

  • Citizens of Winder       
  • The countless people who gave a cash and toy donations       
  • Jug Tavern Square Dancers       
  • Winder Publix       
  • Bethlehem Publix       
  • Villas of Winder       
  • CC’s Hair Salon       
  • Norma & Susan Allen       
  • Jerry & Karen Hood       
  • Winder Police Department       
  • Barrow Regional Hospital Auxiliary       
    Winder Noon Lions Club
  • Winder Noon Lions Club       
  • Dollar General Store       
  • Family Dollar Store       
  • Winder Barrow FFA       
  • First Baptist Church       
  • Subdivisions: Cedar Crest, Park Place, Windermere, Paris Pointe, Waverly   Place, St. Ives, Northwoods, Overlook, Chestnut Ridge, & Overlook       
  • Van Kirk Electric, Inc.       

"The Empty Stocking Drive would not be possible without the generosity of the citizens of Winder and Barrow County. Thank you for your support," said Chief Matt Whiting.

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