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George Hamlin grew up watching his father drive a Trailways bus.
His dad traveled the highways for more than 40 years, passing through small towns and making stops in big cities. He was recognized by the company for his safe driving record, with more than 2 million miles without an accident. On a summer night four months ago, George must have thought one of his father’s old 12-ton buses had wrecked on top of his roof. “It sounded like an airplane crash,” he said. George doesn’t need many visual reminders of the night of July 3. He can simply point to the large, blue tarp where his roof used to be.
It covers the back side of the house his parents built in Bloomfield in the early 1950s.
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EDITOR’S NOTE: The Reindeer Gang is an annual Telegraph feature that identifies individuals and families with needs during the holidays. Donations should be made directly to the sponsoring agency, church or charity. Contributions for George Hamlin can be made through Rebuilding Macon, 3864 Lake St., Macon, GA 31204. Phone: (478) 744-9808.
