Reading, Relationships and Results: Lee County’s Approach to Early Literacy
Literate Lee, Lee County Family Connection’s literacy strategy team, focuses on early literacy intervention from birth through age 8.
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What’s Behind the Gap in TN, GA Education Rankings?
As students across the Tennessee Valley return to the classroom, data from the 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book shows an increasing gap between students in the Volunteer and Peach States.
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New Leader at Murray County Family Connection
By Kyle Presley Managing Editor, Chatsworth Times Murray County Family Connection now has a new leader in longtime social worker... Read More
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Georgia Forestry Foundation Presents $85,000 to Brantley County Family Connection for Wildfire Recovery
The Georgia Forestry Foundation (GFF) presented an $85,000 grant to Brantley County Family Connection to help more than 30 families recovering from the historic Highway 82 Fire repair and replace wells, septic systems and other essential infrastructure.
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Long County Family Connection Donates Supplies to Brantley County Fire Victims
Long County Family Connection encouraged residents to continue supporting ongoing recovery efforts as affected families begin rebuilding their homes and lives.
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Lanier County Strengthens Disaster Readiness Through Collaboration
The Collaboration and Coordination Team, led by Lanier County Family Connection Executive Director Amy Griffin, is developing a plan that defines the role the faith-based community will play during a disaster
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McIntosh County Family Connection Expands Access to Maternal and Family Health Resources
The event welcomed 169 participants and provided a full day of family-centered health and wellness activities.
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Georgia KIDS COUNT Expands Statewide Indicators of Child and Family Well-Being
Georgia Family Connection Partnership has released an updated list of Georgia KIDS COUNT indicators, expanding the statewide measures of child and family well-being from 52 to 54 indicators.
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Brantley County Family Connection Continues to Provide Aid After Hwy. 82 Fire
It has been almost a month since the Highway 82 fire was finally contained. With approximately 130 homes either damaged or destroyed, the fire was deemed one of the most destructive in the state’s history.
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AT&T, Compudopt Provide 50 Laptops to Jasper County Family Connection
The computers, funded by an AT&T investment, were given to Jasper County Family Connection to distribute to Jasper County students and families.
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Georgia Ranks 39th in the Nation for Child and Family Well-Being
Child and teen deaths in Georgia surge faster than the national rate; low birthweight ticks up; and population of uninsured children rise—even as fewer children are living in poverty and economic conditions improve.
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Cooking Class Brings Families Together in White County
White County Family Connection just wrapped up a six-session Cook & Connect family cooking class this spring. It was a wonderful opportunity for families to connect, learn, and share time together in a welcoming space.