Family Support Council

09/28/2026

Several staff members attended the **2026 United Way Kickoff Campaign**, which got off to a fun start with a little friendly competition—a **Trike Race!**

A big thank you to all **13 teams** who participated and helped make the event such a success.

And congratulations to **Dalton Utilities**, our **Trike Race Champions for the second year in a row!** 🏆🎉

Thank you to everyone who came out to support the United Way and make the kickoff a great event!

09/21/2026

Mary retired from a career in the local school systems, before joining the FSC team almost 30 years ago, bringing that deep dedication with her. We are grateful for her steadfast commitment to FSC and our community throughout her time with us. Her devoted leadership and unwavering commitment—particularly her tireless efforts championing the cause of prevention—have touched countless families and strengthened our entire community.

We look forward to honoring Mary at a drop-in reception on Wednesday, September 30, at the John Davis Recreation Center.

09/03/2026

Free GED® Accelerated Academy

> October 15-17, 2026
> GNTC's Whitfield Murray Campus in Dalton
> Pre-registration is required by September 16
Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/XdgrCppViz
> Space is limited, register early!
> Must attend an assessment date of September 19 or September 24

*This program is for participants ages 18 and older. A government issued ID is required to participate. Not all students will qualify for the program but other learning options will be available.

07/21/2026

The Healthy Families program would like to share a few "Back to School" tips.

06/29/2026

Monday, July 13th, there will be a Darkness to Light training at our office from 5PM-7PM. The class is available in English and Spanish. This training is about child sexual abuse prevention and how we can help prevent it. It is FREE and you will receive a certificate at the end. Call our office to register, 706-272-7919, we have spaces available. I really encourage you to come and take this training!

06/01/2026

05/06/2026

REMINDER: Monday, May 11th, there will be a Darkness to Light training at our office from 9AM-11AM. The class is available in English and Spanish. This training is about child sexual abuse prevention and how we can help prevent it. It is FREE and you will receive a certificate at the end. Call our office to register, 706-272-7919, we have spaces available. I really encourage you to come and take this training!

05/05/2026

Healthy Families and Parents as Teachers held their annual Spring Fling and Graduation family event. Jointly, they had 28 graduating families. It's important to acknowledge and celebrate the commitment these families have shown in receiving home visiting services for at least 3 years. For 28 children in our community, this will be the first of many big accomplishments in their scholastic careers. A special thank you to La Esperanza Bakery for helping us make our event extra special.

04/30/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Dawnville Community Church for your continued support of our efforts in child abuse prevention. Your kindness and commitment mean so much to us.

And thank you for sharing the picture of your little helper—he’s absolutely precious!

Children are the reason our staff works tirelessly every day, striving to prevent child abuse and create a safer future for all.