Angie sends in the details for this weekend’s Run For Justice in Oakhurst…

Atlanta, GA – Don’t miss one of the last great outdoor events before the holidays! The Atlanta Legal Aid Society will hold its 19th Run for Justice in Oakhurst on November 14th, 2009. The event will benefit the general operating fund of the Atlanta Legal Aid Society. Participants in the Run for Justice will enjoy a beautiful a 5-k course beginning and ending at One Step at A Time, 650 East Lake Drive, Decatur, GA 30030. Others can enjoy the crisp autumn day with the 5k walk, great for families and children. Jogging strollers, kids and pets are welcome! Awards will be presented to the top 5-k finishers and teams in a variety of categories, including pets, children and strollers. Families, corporate, church, school and community teams are urged to join us. All participants receive a colorful long-sleeve t-shirt. We also are recruiting race day volunteers to monitor the course and register participants.

The race and walk begin at 9:00 am. Register online at www.active.com or www.rungeorgia.com. This year the race will be presented by the Daily Report newspaper. We hope to bring out around 1,000 participants.

The Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc. provides civil legal services to persons with very low incomes in Fulton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Clayton and Cobb counties. Last year, Legal Aid attorneys assisted over 50,000 people and handled over 20,000 cases, primarily involving housing, family, and senior citizens issues. Begun in 1924 by 17 prominent local attorneys, Atlanta Legal Aid has meant access to justice for countless individuals, who would otherwise be shut out of an increasingly complex legal system because they do not have the money to hire a lawyer.