Thanksgiving dinner giveaways and turkey drives across South Georgia

SOUTH GEORGIA — Families across South Georgia can find free Thanksgiving meals and turkeys at several upcoming community events.Here is a list of giveaways in the region.Norman Park: Free Thanksgiving dinner — Nov. 14New Mt. Zion of Crossland will serve free Thanksgiving meals on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to noon, or until the food runs out. The church is located at 179 Sandy Cemetery Road in Norman Park.Pastor Daryl Hall and Rose Mary Hall hope to serve at least 300 people, including residents of Crossland, Omega and Norman Park. Plates are free to anyone who attends. Donations to the church are welcome but not required.The Halls, who recently became the church’s leaders, said the dinner is a way to connect with their neighbors and support families facing high costs.Albany: Gabe’s Giving turkey giveaway — Nov. 22Social media influencer Gabe Lincoln will host his third annual Gabe’s Giving event on Sunday, Nov. 22, at Manny’s Dominican Food, 2319 Gillionville Road in Albany.The t