Residents statewide were encouraged to give back to the community during the annual Georgia Gives Day, which has been held each year for more than a decade.
The 24-hour fundraising push on Tuesday was a chance boost online donations for nonprofits throughout the state.
The event is organized by the Georgia Center for Nonprofits. In a statement, the center says the day of giving is aimed to drive awareness and donations for more than 2,000 nonprofits in the state.
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