The goal to raise $113,000 in community donations to purchase updated safety vests for the sheriff’s department is rolling along. As of Friday, a bit more than $24,000 had been raised.

If you or your civic or church group wishes to donate to this good cause, send donations to NCSO c/o Apryle Jones, 15151 Alcovy Road, Covington, Ga 30014.

If you donate, then your name or your organization’s name will appear in The News. Every Friday a running total of donations will run on page 2.