How you can support the families of deputies who were shot

EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Businesses and community members are coming together to support the families of fallen Deputy Brandon Sikes and wounded Deputy Gavin White.

There are many ways to show support for the families of the deputies, including donating blood, money, and other items.

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• Ziggi’s Coffee in Augusta is donating 100% of their sales on May 14 from 4-6 p.m. to the families.
• Taqueria El Rey is working with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office to host a Spirit Day on May 15 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. A portion of the proceeds will go to the families.
• The Tint Shop in Grovetown is taking items for the families between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
• There is a meal train for the family of Deputy Sikes.
• The family of Deputy Sikes has asked for donations to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

In honor of both deputies, a store in Thomson gave away black, red and blue ribbons.

Richard’s flowers in Thomson made them, and Elena’s Alterations handed them out in support of those affected by the tragedy.

We’re told the giveaway was a great success and they’d already ran out just a few hours after starting to hand them away.