This year's

program began last August and awarded a total of $14,800 to eight schools

in South Fulton, Coweta and Fayette counties.

South Fulton

schools receiving funds were:

- Campbell

Elementary School $1,800.

- Seaborn

Lee Elementary $950.

- Woodland

Middle School $750.

- Creekside

High School $700.

- Ronald

McNair Middle School $150.

The money awarded

to the schools through the program is used to purchase items such as computers,

supplies and school improvements.

The program

offers an opportunity for parents to volunteer and help their children's

schools at their own convenience.

Providing rewards

for shopping at Shannon Mall and encouraging school spirit makes the program

a winning situation for everyone involved, said Tiffany Bowers, marketing

director for the mall.

"The program

allow us to help local schools purchase much needed supplies," said

Bowers.

"One school

wrote a letter informing us that they couldn't have bought a much needed

computer without their award, and they're already excited about participating

next year," she said. The 2001-2002 Cash Back season starts in August.