Barrow County’s annual “Shop with a Hero” event will take on a new meaning this year as the event pays tribute to School Resource Officers. The High School Resource Officers cars will lead this year’s processional.
You may remember it was a school resource officer who was instrumental in ending the school shooting at Apalachee High School earlier this year.
What’s Happening: The event, which pairs children and families in need with local heroes for a memorable day of shopping and bonding, will begin on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 8 a.m., at the Winder Community Center at 113 East Athens Street. A procession, led by the High School Resource Officer in their custom-designed vehicle, will move through Winder with lights and sirens, concluding at Walmart, 440 Atlanta Highway. Santa will join the event to meet children and families.
How the Community is Involved: The event, organized by local law enforcement, firefighters, and community leaders, pairs children in need with local heroes. Generous contributions from businesses, organizations, and residents ensure that each child receives a gift card to shop for holiday presents alongside their mentors in uniform.
A Celebration of Resilience: This year’s event is a poignant reminder of the bravery and dedication of local first responders in light of the school shooting in Barrow county.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
