9th Annual Turkey Drive

By: Gail Conner

On: October 4, 2024

In: Community News, News Desk

Murphy Harpst Children’s Center

740 Fletcher Street.

Turkeys will be delivered to the community Nov. 25 & 26th

Drop off at Murphy Harpst Children’s Center

Cash donations, Venmo, Cash App

Contact James or Tia Diamond at 770-905-2084

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