The Fulton County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday recognized Goodwill of North Georgia for a century of service, adding to the nonprofit’s growing list of accolades.

Commissioner Bob Ellis presented the organization with a proclamation declaring “Goodwill of North Georgia Appreciation Day.”

Founded in 1925 as Goodwill Industries of Atlanta, the nonprofit began in a small house on Edgewood Avenue. Today, its retail operation has grown to become a statewide leader.

In receiving the proclamation, Goodwill of North Georgia President and CEO Keith Parker said that in the state, the retail operation is bigger than Target.

“The funds that we receive from that operation… [have] turned into the biggest nonprofit workforce development organization in the state of Georgia,” he said.

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