Zac Brown Band’s Coy Bowles Helps Gov. and Mrs. Deal Launch Read Across Georgia Month
First lady Sandra Deal invites Georgians to pitch in to give our children choices in their lives by teaching them to read.
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Newton Fund Gives out $15,000 in Grants
by Bryan Fazio l The Covington News
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2016 Crossover Day Report
Feb. 29 was the 30th legislative day of the 2016 session, known as Crossover Day. That cutoff is significant, because… Read More
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Walton County Youth Advocacy Board Tackles Teen-Related Issues
Youth are not the problem; they are the solution. This is the mantra for the 40 students on Walton County’s Youth Advocacy Board.
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Strengthening Kids and Families in the Northeast Georgia Mountains
The 13 Georgia Family Connection county Collaboratives of Region 2, located in the northeast Georgia mountains, recently published their quarterly newsletter featuring highlights from Collaborative accomplishments. Here’s just some of the work they’ve been up to.
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Walton County Collaborative and Legislators Discuss Community Conditions and Concerns
The Partnership for Families, Children, and Youth in Walton County recently hosted a breakfast to inform their legislators about the top issues children and families in their neighborhoods are facing.
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Georgia Family Connection honored for 25 years of service; Bills Related to Children and Families Move as Legislators Prepare for Crossover Day
The General Assembly honored Georgia Family Connection on Feb. 17 for its 25 years of service to children and families…. Read More
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Read Across Georgia Month Kicks off March 3
Gov. Nathan Deal and first lady Sandra Deal are going to kick off Read Across Georgia Month at a press conference on Thursday March 3, 2016, at 1 p.m. in the North Wing of the Georgia State Capitol.
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Family Connection Celebrates 25 Years
The Union Recorder
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25 Things You Need to Know About Region 2—Leveraging $30 Million to Improve Quality of Life
This month we share the 25 things you need to know about Region 2—poultry capitol 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.
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General Assembly Honors Georgia Family Connection at Capitol
The Georgia General Assembly honored Georgia Family Connection last week, recognizing the statewide network for 25 years of service to children and families.
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Budget Passed to Help Children and Family Organizations
by Tosin Fakile l WFXL FOX31