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H.E.A.T. Organization Seeking Warm Wishes this Holiday Season for Georgians in Need
As the weather grows colder, most Georgians will want to turn up the heat this holiday season. Unfortunately, Georgia’s poverty rate reached its highest point since 1983 last year – which translated to 1.83 million Georgians in poverty, according to Census Bureau figures. Over the past few weeks, the Heating Energy Assistance Team (H.E.A.T.), Inc., an Atlanta-based nonprofit organization that provides energy assistance statewide to low-income Georgians, has seen the volume of calls double with Georgians asking for assistance. However, with Federal funds being cut in half and a decrease in public donations, many may be left out in the cold this winter...
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Murphy-Harpst Children’s Centers Names New Equine Coordinator
Raised on a farm in the Cedartown area, Kaylan Marion has been surrounded by horses her entire life. Growing up, she often used horses to escape reality and cope with issues in her personal life. It was only when her half-sister was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome that Marion realized she had been participating in basic equine therapy most of her life...
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Cedar Hill Enrichment Center Awarded
Cedar Hill Enrichment Center, a local 501-c-3 nonprofit, is among 120 organizations selected to compete in the national program called "Communities Take Root" sponsored by Edy's Fruit Bars...
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Will Abernathy “Adopted” by Kidz Cancer Fund
Forsyth County’s Will Abernathy is the first young cancer victim “adopted” by Kidz Cancer Fund and the first fundraiser to help him and his family is under way...
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List of Charities Providing Japan Earthquake Relief
This list only includes those charities that meet the BBB Wise Giving Alliance’s Standards for Charity Accountability...
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Humane Society of Forsyth County Board of Directors Elected
January 20th, 2011, the members of the Humane Society of Forsyth County voted to fill six Board seats...
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Altrusa Int'l of North Georgia
Our January meeting has been scheduled at the Golden Corral on Tuesday...
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7th Annual Drug & Alcohol Awareness Breakfast
Harmony Grove Men's Brotherhood Host Drug & Alcohol Awareness Breakfast, Jan. 15th at 8:00 a.m. ...
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Recycle Your Christmas Tree After The Holidays
Forsyth County residents have made it a tradition to end the holiday season by recycling thousands of Christmas trees...
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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
If you have a high schooler (or are a high schooler) that needs club service hours, we can help!...
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Dawson County Gives Muscular Dystrophy the Boot
This past weekend Dawson County Emergency Services partnered with the Muscular Dystrophy Association holding a boot drive to raise money for MDA...
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Faith's House News
Faith's House is excited to share with you our new bi-monthly newsletter that will keep you informed about news and events we are bringing to the community...
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Details of the Smart Growth Forsyth Meeting Dec. 15th
Smart Growth Forsyth held a meeting December 15 with five items for discussion on their agenda. They discussed each item in length as well as some other issues in their organization and in the county...
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Angel Food Ministries Opens First Host Site in Public High School
Spalding High School in Griffin, Georgia has kindly opened their doors to Angel Food Ministries, an organization dedicated to providing affordable, high-quality food to families in need, to distribute healthy, quality food, to families living in the area...
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YMCA/United Way of Forsyth County is Looking for Volunteers
YMCA/United Way of Forsyth County is looking for  volunteers to help several low-income seniors here in Forsyth County who need general yard work or maintenance done at their homes...
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Ovarian Cancer National Alliance Wearing Teal for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance is helping save women's lives by raising awareness about this disease. This year’s theme is Know your body. Know the symptoms. Help spread the word.  Increasing awareness of ovarian cancer is essential because diagnosing the disease is difficult...
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Hands On Forsyth Needs Volunteers
Hands on Forsyth has lots and lots of volunteer opportunities in September & October. Here's a quick list...
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Lake Shore Squares Classes Start Soon.
The Lake Shore Squares dance club will be having introductory mainstream square dances classes beginning on August 17^th. The first three classes are FREE...
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249 Backpacks Distributed to Kids in Need
Volunteers from The Place helped to ensure that 105 families with needy children will be able to start the school year off on a positive note.  All of the supplies were donated from community supporters including items given to the United Way of Forsyth County...
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Georgia Drops in KIDS COUNT Ranking
State Now 42nd in Nation in Child Well-Being National Study Shows Georgia Is at a Tipping Point for Improving Lives of Our Children and on the Verge of Becoming a Majority-Minority State...
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The Forsyth County Humane Society Needs Your Help!
Due to circumstances beyond our control, we were not able to get our usual large scale donation of cat litter and dog food for the coming month.  We are dangerously low on cat litter and have zero dog food reserves at this time...
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Sawnee Woman's Club Debuts Inaugural 2009 Tour of Homes Fundraiser on Saturday, May 2
The Tour will feature three custom homes designed and built by custom homebuilder David Wahlbom, President of Smith Jackson Properties, LLC, a Forsyth County-based builder and long-time resident.  Each home features distinct construction characteristics inspired by classic European, Tuscan/Mediterranean and Craftsman-styled architecture...
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