Local support brings shelter closer to building goal

  • The community has shown its support for the Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter through a gourmet dinner and silent auction fundraiser at Sweet Combs of Honey on Nov. 15 (above) as well as a Yappy Hour including The Plant Peddler at Southern Origin Meadery on Nov. 17.
    The community has shown its support for the Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter through a gourmet dinner and silent auction fundraiser at Sweet Combs of Honey on Nov. 15 (above) as well as a Yappy Hour including The Plant Peddler at Southern Origin Meadery on Nov. 17.

    By Samantha Sinclair

    Staff Writer

     

    Lavonia — Through donations, fundraisers and grants, the Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter has raised about $30,000 towards a $75,000 matching grant it was awarded…