25 Things You Need to Know About Region 2—Leveraging $30 Million to Improve Quality of Life
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Georgia Family Connection turned 25 in 2016, so we’re taking you on a journey—region by region—throughout our anniversary year to show you the landscape for children and families across our state.
This month we share 25 things you need to know about Region 2—poultry capital of the world and home of the Cabbage Patch Kids. Since 1997 the 13 county Collaboratives, located in the northeast Georgia mountains, have leveraged more than $30 million to improve the quality of life for children and families.
Check out this video, produced by the coordinators in Region 2, to learn just how they’re putting that leveraged cash to work:
Judi Lawson of White County said some amazing students from White County High School worked during snow days and holidays to make the idea of this video become a reality.
“It was a true partnership with our school,” said Judi. “Warrior TV competes each year in national student competitions and was named Best in the Nation in 2013. The competition will be in Atlanta this year and they will be there.”
Best of luck to our new friends and partners at Warrior TV.
We believe that by working together we can nurture children and families who thrive in vibrant communities—everywhere. So get involved with your local Georgia Family Connection Collaborative:
Banks County
Banks County Family Connection
Carol Williams
bankscountyfc@gmail.com
706-716-0620
banks.gafcp.org
Dawson County
Dawson County Family Connection
Nancy Stites
nstites@DawsonFamilyConnection.org
706-265-1981
dawson.gafcp.org
Forsyth County
Forsyth County Community Connection, Inc.
Niki Colella
niki@connectforsyth.org
770-205-1701
forsyth.gafcp.org
Franklin County
Franklin County Family Connection
Ken Watkins
kwatkins@franklin.k12.ga.us
706-498-6852
franklin.gafcp.org
Habersham County
Habersham County Family Connection
Lee Kilby
familyconnection@habershamschools.com
706-778-0830
habersham.gafcp.org
Hall County
Hall County Family Connection Network
Elizabeth Fielden
Elizabeth@hcfcn.org
770-534-1080 x212
hall.gafcp.org
Hart County
Hart Partners, Inc.
Patricia Werner
hartpartners@yahoo.com
706-376-7449
hart.gafcp.org
Lumpkin County
Lumpkin County Family Connection, Inc.
Brigette Barker
brigette.barker@lumpkinschools.com
706-867-7047
lumpkin.gafcp.org
Rabun County
Rabun Family Connection
Laura Lane
rabuncpr@windstream.net
706-782-8390
rabun.gafcp.org
Stephens County
Family Connection of Stephens County, Inc.
Allyson Warren
allyson.warren@stephenscountyschools.org
706-898-5116
stephens.gafcp.org
Towns County
Towns County Family Connection
Amy Gibby-Rosser
argibby@townscountyschools.org
706-896-4131 x1233
towns.gafcp.org
Union County
Union County Family Connection
Katy Jones
kjones@ucschools.org
706-745-9615
union.gafcp.org
White County
White County Family Connection
Judi Lawson
jlawson@white.k12.ga.us
706-865-3215
white.gafcp.org
Go back to find out 25 things you need to know about Region 1—bringing communities together to help families thrive.
Then stay tuned in March, when you’ll hear from Region 3.
Georgia Family Connection turned 25 this year. If you’re part of a family, or you’re someone who supports families and communities in this state, this milestone anniversary should matter to you. Find out why.
