Crime & Safety
GoFundMe Page Set Up for Victims of Decatur House Fire
The Hadley family was on vacation when a fire destroyed their N. McDonough Street home this past Thursday.

Decatur, GA -- A GoFundMe page has been set up to help the Decatur family whose home was destroyed by fire last week.
A lemonade and bake sale was also held on Sunday to help Craig and Jessie Handley, who were on vacation when their Oakhurst house on N. McDonough Street went up in flames.
The cause of the fire is still unknown. No one was injured.
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"This fund is being created to bridge the gap and cover immediate necessary and miscellaneous expenses ranging from temporary housing to replacing immediate needs such as food, clothing and shelter," the campaign said. "Resources such as debris removal, housing, or any service that you think may be of help in the rebuilding process are also welcome."
The Sunday event also featured bins available for items needed by the family, including:
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- Boys are sizes 9/10 and 3T/4T.
- Shoe sizes are 3 and 9/10.
- Rain and/or winter gear
- Kids pajamas
- Picture and chapter books for boys
- Toys
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