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East Cobb Worker Who Helped Elderly Man Identified

Caleb Abolarin said the customer he helped on Tuesday is a regular at Johnny's New York Style Pizza, hopes more people act kindly to others.

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The worker at an East Cobb pizza joint who was caught on camera helping an elderly man cross the parking lot and enter the restaurant says he is glad that his small act of kindness has brightened so many peoples’ days.

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Caleb Abolarin said the man, known as Jim, is a regular customer at Johnny’s New York Style Pizza and is a favorite of the staff; they usually have his order ready for him before he gets to the door, according to WSB-TV. He told the station he didn’t want to take all the credit for helping Jim, as the entire restaurant staff is looking out for him.

Additionally, Abolarin said hopes his small act of kindness would inspire others to change the world in a positive way.

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