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National Girl Scout Cookie Day is today -- Friday, February 8. The national event is a celebration of what the Girl Scouts describe as the "world's largest girl-led business." The Girl Scouts website lists several ways to celebrate National Girl Scout Cookie Day: -- Is your daughter involved in selling Girl Scout cookies? Share your experiences and locations in the comments below.
Area Girl Scouts donate nearly 60,000 boxes of cookies to the American Red Cross.
The Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta swarmed Berger Allied Distribution Center in Lawrenceville Saturday to load up nearly 60,000 boxes of cookies to give to the American Red Cross. The donation is part of the Girl Scout council’s community service, Gift of Caring, commitment. More than 50 Girl Scouts, representing areas within 34 counties, helped put Red Cross stickers on the cases of cookies and help load them into delivery trucks. Laurie Kimbrell, community relations officer for American Red Cross Metro-Atlanta Chapter, said the treats will be distributed throughout the state. “We’re really excited because the cookies will put a smile on our clients face." All of the favorites, including Samoas® and Tagalongs®, will be given to families …
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It's a big day Tuesday for Georgia's Girl Scouts, with the international organization honored by Gov. Nathan Deal and the Legislature as it kicks off the countdown to its 100th anniversary in 2012. For more than 41,000 girls in 34 Greater Atlanta counties, however, the day holds another special significance. It's time to get ready for the annual tradition of cookie booth sales at hundreds of locations, including shopping centers and offices. While the "official" booth sales begin Friday, the Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta will unveil Tuesday a Cookie Coach to spread the word about the sales. And, in this digital age, the Girl Scouts have created a site to let cookie buyers find the nearest booth -- http://cookielocator.littlebrownie.com/ …
