ATLANTA -- Parents and teachers know that having the right school supplies can mean the difference between a passing or a failing grade for students.

That's why Publix has teamed up with the United Way and several local partners to host the School Tools for Cool Kids program.

Residents can stop by their neighborhood Publix grocery stores from Monday, July 18 until Sunday, Aug. 14 to purchase and/or drop off school supplies in the School Tools bins.

"We encourage customers to donate school supplies to help . . . children begin the school year on a level playing field," said Brenda Reid, media and community relations manager for Publix.

America Is Your Park campaign urges families to get out, discover fun ways to get active in the park while helping their favorite park win big

ATLANTA, July 10, 2011 – If you’re reading this, you should get to your favorite park – STAT! Coca-Cola is calling all families to go out and play this summer as part of the second annual America Is Your Park campaign.

MARIETTA, Ga. -- MUST Ministries needs help filling bare food shelves at its Donation Center, where the demand is up 35 percent.

At the same time, donations are down.

"It breaks my heart to know we don't have enough to give out to the people that come to us," said Annette Lee, MUST Donation Center Director. "It's overwhelming."

The MUST Donation Center fills food pantries in Cobb and Cherokee Counties, catering to families facing financial trouble.