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Beloved Publix Clerk Raises $32K for Special Olympics

2/21/2026

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Michael Masterangelo, a Publix grocery clerk in Acworth, Georgia, has become a local favorite, with customers often waiting over 40 minutes to check out.
He engages with shoppers and encourages donations to the Special Olympics, raising nearly $32,000 in a fundraiser.
His mother expresses pride in his impact on the community, saying he brings joy to everyone.
Masterangelo dreams of appearing in a Publix commercial.

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Story summary

Michael Masterangelo, a Publix grocery clerk in Acworth, Georgia, has become a local favorite, with customers often waiting over 40 minutes to check out.
He engages with shoppers and encourages donations to the Special Olympics, raising nearly $32,000 in a fundraiser.
His mother expresses pride in his impact on the community, saying he brings joy to everyone.
Masterangelo dreams of appearing in a Publix commercial.