Data Show Low-Birthweight Rate Declining
by Sherri Ellington sellington@myjpa.com The Butts County low-birthweight prevention team, the 5-Heart-9 Club, recently received statistics showing its efforts have… Read More
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House and Senate Working Toward Agreement on Final Budget
Download a PDF of this issue. While the House and Senate worked long days and voted on many pieces of… Read More
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Senate Works to Finalize Budget as Sine Die Approaches
Download a PDF of this issue. With only four legislative days left in the session, the pace has picked up... Read More
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Family Connection Collaborative Directors Lead Workshop at Georgia Educational Leaders Conference
Cook County Family Connection Executive Director Zoe Myers and Toombs County Family Connection Director Paige Williamson co-presented a workshop… Read More
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Deal Signs Adoption Reform, Amended FY18 Budget; House FY19 Budget Restores Family Connection Funds
Download a PDF of this issue. On March 6, Gov. Nathan Deal signed HB 159 (Rep. Bert Reeves, 34th), the… Read More
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Gov. and Mrs. Deal Launch Read Across Georgia Month One Last Time as First Couple
Governor proclaims March 5 as Get Georgia Reading Day Gov. Nathan Deal and first lady Sandra Deal kicked off Read… Read More
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2018 Crossover Day Report
Download a PDF of this issue. February 28 was the 28th legislative day of the 2018 session and the last… Read More
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Local Agencies Making Headway in Foster Care Crisis
by Doug Walker, Associate Editor A concerted effort led by several organization has made a huge dent in the foster… Read More
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Coweta County Collaborative Meeting Inspires Student
Wins competition with heartfelt presentation on poverty by Diana St. Lifer Mahari Young knows what it’s like to grow up… Read More
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Family Connection Focus: Family Promise of Effingham Takes ‘Holistic’ Approach
by Mark Lastinger Editor mlastinger@effinghamherald.net GUYTON — Family Promise of Effingham is a good first option for people in need… Read More
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Chief Justice’s Address Emphasizes Early Learning and Strong Families to Reduce Crime and Incarceration
Download a PDF of this issue. The House and Senate—and their respective committees—worked through a high volume of bills last… Read More
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Get Georgia Reading Day at the Capitol on March 5 to Kick Off Read Across Georgia Month
Gov. Nathan Deal, First Lady Sandra Deal, and special guests will kick off Read Across Georgia Month during Get Georgia… Read More