COBB COUNTY, Ga. — The Polar Plunge is an annual fun way to raise money for Special Olympics Georgia.
Law enforcement from across the metro area took a plunge at Acworth Beach Saturday morning.
They joined local Special Olympians for the fundraiser supporting Special Olympics Georgia.
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Channel 2′s Mark Winne was there, as he is each year and he confirmed the water was frigid.
“It’s a great feeling, this is really what community is about,” Winne said.
Police, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Department of Juvenile Justice, and other volunteers participated.
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Law enforcement officials told Channel 2 Action News the event is a great way to support the Special Olympics.
“This is something that is near and dear to our hearts,” Chris Prather with the Henry County Sheriff’s Office said.
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