GRIFFIN, Ga. — An Atlanta Falcons cornerback is giving back to his hometown after it was hit hard when tornadoes made their way through last week.
Dee Alford, who is currently in his first season as a Falcon, grew up in Griffin, Ga.
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Last Thursday, Griffin was hit by an EF-3 tornado, leaving many without homes and many more without power.
The Hobby Lobby location in Griffin suffered severe damage in the tornado.
Over the weekend, Alford returned to his hometown and provided meals for those in need.
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Alford took a large grill to a Griffin apartment complex and shared a hot meal with people in the community.
The 25-year-old graduated from Spalding County High School and played football at Tusculum University before signing with the Falcons in January 2022.
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