Local groups presented with grants at Walmart event | Business

Cochran's Walmart held an associate appreciation event Monday evening.  Store associates brought their families in for a tour of the store.  There was a DJ and food.  During the presentation, several local groups were presented with grants as part of Walmart's community outreach.  

They included: Cochran-Bleckley Chamber of Commerce, Cochan Masonic Lodge #217, Boy Scout Troop 53, Princesses with a Purpose, Cochran-Bleckley Communities in Schools/Family Connection Inc, Cochran Police Department, Bleckley Sheriff's Office, and the Cochran-Bleckley Fire Department.

Walmart opens for business August 13.  The ribbon cutting is at 7:30 a.m.