COWETA COUNTY, Ga. - A holiday tradition that brings smiles to hundreds of metro Atlanta children is in danger of falling short this year.

What we know:

The Coweta County Sheriff’s Office and Southside Toys for Tots say they’ve only raised about half of the money needed for their annual Christmas Bike Build Off. The goal is to build and give away 300 bicycles to families in need, but with the deadline just days away, organizers say donations have slowed.

So far, the group has raised about $7,000 toward its $13,000 goal. Organizers believe the ongoing federal government shutdown could be affecting donations, since many federal employees in south metro Atlanta are impacted.

What they're saying:

Jeff White with Southside Toys for Tots said the program makes a big difference for childre

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