Mall hosts back-to-school giveaway

Vendors help provide kids with school essentials.

Vivian Jones (from left) of Palms Medical Group gives a book bag to Erin Neal, 10, at the Lake City Mall on Saturday during the Movin’ and Groovin’ Back to School event. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)
Vivian Jones (from left) of Palms Medical Group gives a book bag to Erin Neal, 10, at the Lake City Mall on Saturday during the Movin’ and Groovin’ Back to School event. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

The Columbia County School District is set to begin classes for the 2026-27 school year in a matter of weeks.

As local youngsters round out their final days of summer vacation, local merchants have inc…