Trail Life USA Troop Ga-2678

06/16/2026

Trail Life GA-2678 Meeting Recap - Picnic in the Park! ☀️🌭🍉

With summer well underway and the days getting longer and hotter, we decided it was the perfect time to trade the classroom for the great outdoors.

This week we gathered at Seaborn Jones Park in Historic Downtown Rockmart for a picnic and some good old-fashioned fun. The menu was hard to beat: hotdogs, chili, watermelon, cookies, chips, cake, and plenty of cold drinks. If anyone went home hungry, it was their own fault!

The boys spent the evening doing what boys do best and that's playing and eating snacks. Footballs and frisbees flew through the air, shoes were kicked off, and before long everyone was splashing around in the creek trying to stay cool. There may have been more water outside the creek than in it by the end of the evening.

What made the night special wasn't just the food or the games. It was seeing old friends reconnect, welcoming new friends who came to visit, and spending time together building the friendships and fellowship that make our troop feel like family.

"A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity." - Proverbs 17:17

As we celebrate the upcoming holiday, we will not have another meeting until Monday, July 13, when we'll be back at Camp Antioch Polk - Haralson for more adventure, learning, and fun.

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend. Spend time with family, make some memories, enjoy the summer sunshine, and we'll see you soon.

Until then...

06/15/2026

Coosa Valley Trout Unlimited proudly hosts the 39th Annual Kid's Fishing Day

Saturday, June 20, 2026

8:30am - 1:30pm

No advance registration. Registration begins at 8:30am on the day of the event. Please register at least 30 min before your child’s time.

Kids Fishing Day is for children ages of THREE thru TWELVE. Registered children will be given a coupon to have a free hotdog lunch compliments of KC's Food Store, Coca-Cola, Kroger and Coosa Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited. Parents and other guests can purchase lunch for $2.00 per person.

 The children fish by age groups in the pond.

 REGISTERED CHILDREN IN ANY OF THESE AGE GROUPS MAY FISH IN THE CREEK ALL DAY 

POND FISHING TIMES

The 3 and 4 year olds fish first, at 9am until 9:30.

5 and 6 year olds at 9:45 until 10:15.

The 7, 8 and 9 year olds fish fish from 10:30 until 11:00. 

The 10, 11 and 12 year olds fish from 11:15 until 11:45.

ALL REGISTERED AGE GROUPS CAN FISH THE POND FROM 12 NOON UNTIL 1pm

The fish are given a resting period between each age group.

THERE IS A 5 FISH LIMIT FROM THE POND PER CHILD AND THE STATE ENFORCES THE 8 TROUT LIMIT FOR FISH TOTAL FROM CREEK AND POND.

WE ASK THAT PARENTS ASSIST THE CHILD AS NEEDED BUT NOT FISH FOR THE CHILD.

WE ALSO DO NOT ALLOW SPINNING LURES OR TREBLE HOOKS. PLEASE BRING YOUR ROD AND BAIT. DNR WILL HAVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF LOANER RODS.
NO CULLING OF SMALL TROUT, YOU MUST KEEP THOSE THAT ARE CAUGHT...UP TO 5.

06/14/2026

Yesterday we had the honor to set up at the annual Polk County Kid's Fishing Rodeo. There were 533 children registered to fish this year and we had a blast.

The weather was perfect, fish were biting and we were able to spread some awareness about our troop to the people of our community.

If you would like more information about our troop, would like to participate or offer support, please reach out.

06/09/2026

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06/08/2026

All kiddos pre-k thru 5th grade!

North Church of Rockmart is cooking up some crazy fun for VBS this year! Support my crazy decoration ideas and Cloud Dough recipe aspirations. Check out our Amazon Wishlist here and let me know if your kid wants to join us, Tuesday - Friday, June 16-19, 6-8pm!

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06/08/2026

06/07/2026

Trail Life GA-2678 Goes Tractor Pulling! 🚜💨

Saturday afternoon we had the honor of being invited by the Polk County Pullers to attend their Garden Tractor Pull at the Polk County Fairgrounds, and let me tell you it did NOT disappoint!

The weather was beautiful, and before the competition started, we got to walk through the pits checking out all the wild tractor builds and talking with the builders. These were definitely not your average lawnmowers. Some of these machines looked like they belonged on a race track instead of a backyard!

Then came the surprise.

After the drivers' safety meeting, we registered all of the boys to compete in a REAL tractor pull! The Polk County Pullers lined up several tractors for us to choose from, gave everyone a quick lesson on how things worked, and then turned our Trailmen loose on the track.

The boys competed in the 10-12 HP, 23-inch tire classes, and they had an absolute blast. There were smiles, laughter, a few nervous looks, and a whole lot of cheering from the sidelines.

Afterward, we got to watch some of the more powerful tractors compete. It was incredible to see those machines hook to the sled, dig in, and power down the track. A few even carried the front wheels through parts of the pull! The horsepower, engineering, and skill involved were impressive.

Most importantly, we got to spend time together, try something completely new, and make some great memories. We are incredibly thankful to the Polk County Pullers for being such gracious hosts and for giving our boys an experience they won't soon forget.

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." - Joshua 1:9

Sometimes the best adventures happen when you step outside your comfort zone and try something you've never done before. Whether it's driving a tractor, meeting new people, learning a new skill, or chasing a dream you've always had, don't be afraid to take that first step. You never know where it might lead.

If you're looking for a fun Saturday activity, check out the Polk County Pullers on Facebook and come watch a pull. Who knows—you might even leave wanting a tractor of your own!



Trail Life USA
Second Baptist Cedartown
Camp Antioch Polk - Haralson

06/06/2026

Don't forget we will meet at the fairgrounds at noon and they will have a concession stand open.

Please remember to wear your uniform or troop Tshirt. Might want to bring a hat or sunglasses and some sunscreen.

Trail Life USA
Camp Antioch Polk - Haralson
Second Baptist Cedartown

Weather permitting we pulling! Come on out June 6 to The Track at Polk County Fairgrounds, Cedartown, Ga

06/02/2026

Polk County Kid's Fishing Rodeo is always a great family event that is coming up next Saturday morning.

We will have a table set up there again this year. If you attend we ask that you please either wear your uniform or troop t-shirt