Posts Tagged ‘December’

The Georgia Department of Public Safety Joins Marine Corps Reserve for Toys For Tots 2015

Spread holiday cheer this season by helping the Georgia Department of Public Safety and Marine Corps Reserve collect toys for needy children!

Collection boxes are being placed at Department of Public Safety locations throughout the state.  Donated toys should be new and unwrapped, and may be dropped off at Georgia State Patrol posts between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays.  Additional collection sites are in the lobby at the Georgia Department of Public Safety Headquarters on East Confederate Avenue in Atlanta and the Capitol Police Services office at: 180 Central Avenue near the Georgia State Capitol.

Donations will stay in the county in which the donation was received, allowing donations to benefit children in the local community.

Thank you for helping to make the holiday season bright for kids in need!

Christmas at the Governor’s Mansion

Governor Nathan Deal and First Lady Sandra Deal invite you and your family to a holiday tour of the Governor’s mansion.

The events at the Governor’s Mansion are free; however, reservations are required for parties of 10 or more people. The Governor’s Mansion will be a drop-off site for Toys for Tots, so please remember to bring a toy to donate when you come for a tour.

Festivities start off this year with The Governor’s Mansion Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, which will be Sunday, December 6th at 6:00 p.m. and will be open to the public.

The Governor’s Mansion will be open to the public for tours December 6th – 17th.

Hours of Tours:

Monday-Friday 9:30 – 11:oo a.m.

Saturday, December 12th 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 13th 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

For further information, please call 404-261-1776