COBB COUNTY, Ga. — A young boy’s wish came true in Cobb County.
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A young cancer survivor got to live out one of his dreams, thanks to Make-A-Wish Georgia.
Arya Patel, 10, wanted to be a police officer and he got to do it for a day.
The Cobb County Police Department swore him in and had a full day of activities.
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The day included a mock search and rescue operation and a tour of the training facility.
“It feels nice, it feels great. I love to be a police officer since I see police officers catching bad guys and everything. So, I love to be a police officer,” Patel said.
Make-A-Wish Georgia has granted more than 9,000 wishes to children battling illnesses since 1980.
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