Junior League gears up for food drive

The Newnan

Junior Service League is once again teaming up with the

Newnan Food pantry to bring holiday cheer to the county's

families in need.

This year's

Can-a-Thon is set for Nov. 30 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at

the Coweta County Courthouse in Newnan. Striving to top

the goal of 120,000 cans, contributors began several

weeks ago dropping off cans at the Coweta County School

System and individual businesses.

One of the

secrets to the success in past efforts is the great

number of people who take a few minutes to drive through

the square and drop off cans.

"We

are hoping to get 120,000 cans, which is approximately

4,000 more than last year. This is the 16th year the

Junior League has sponsored the Can-a-Thon and Christmas

in Newnan," said 1999 chairman Laura Bass.