Great Things in Jacksonville

Great Things in Jacksonville Come be our partner. We need YOU to get things done. We produce completed projects of excellence fulfilling upon the needs of Jacksonville residents. We need YOU!

Great Things In Jacksonville holds dear our vision of creating a community of ‘DO’ers who will create, change and improve Jacksonville increasing livability and neighborliness for all. We are a cornerstone for positive growth and change. We do this by working in teams and partnerships creating, funding, and completing exciting valuable projects within the city limits of Jacksonville. By utilizing

the talents of citizens and partnerships we will complete a variety of undertakings. There is no other group doing what we do. Our current projects include city beatification, creation of recreation areas, utilization of technology to access information, and creating groups of people willing to work to bring joy and excitement to our small town. Current statistics show Jacksonville has about a 25% rate of poverty and a very high rate of obesity across all age and socioeconomic groups. Our city schools have enrollments at all-time highs. As a result of Covid there is pent up demand with young families and other groups who are ready to get outside, meet their neighbors and friends creating a dynamic community. Our projects will impact these groups and benefit our local businesses. We are tackling projects the community has often talked about doing. Imagine groups of children enjoying community gaming days. Imagine watching our community enjoying welcoming street art murals and taking selfies to share. How about the joy when a person in a wheelchair can enjoy a swing set built with them in mind? What would happen with a nice dog park built for people and their dogs to play? We can create these types of projects, but not alone. Your partnership with Great Things In Jacksonville can build a better Jacksonville. Together, in PARTNERSHIP, we can do this. Here’s how, its easy. Stop in at 9 Public Square in Jacksonville or mail your donation to Farmers Insurance, Attention Great Things In Jacksonville, 9 Public Square East, Jacksonville, AL 36265. Send us a message if you’d like to participate as a volunteer or become a board member. YOU can make great things happen in Jacksonville.

We will postpone our monthly BRAINSTORMING MEETING, originally planned for August 18, due to many scheduling conflicts.W...
08/17/2026

We will postpone our monthly BRAINSTORMING MEETING, originally planned for August 18, due to many scheduling conflicts.

We will get more on the calendar and let you know when.

Think Pickle Ball, zip lines, and other ideas mentioned last time. Given enough interest we can amaze folks by what volunteers can create!

Please join in for this unique opportunity. The American Legion, Post 57 does these ceremony’s very well and with great ...
08/17/2026

Please join in for this unique opportunity. The American Legion, Post 57 does these ceremony’s very well and with great dignity.

Please consider joining both the City of Jacksonville and American Legion Post 57 for the dedication of the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Headstone dedication. This event is to recognize the sacrifice of both the soldiers and their families who gave all in defense of our freedom.
If you have questions, please post them here and we will respond soonest.

David Hall
Chairman, Veterans Memorial Committee

We beat the heat and made more progress at the Jacksonville Cemetery this morning! If you have some time to volunteer co...
08/15/2026

We beat the heat and made more progress at the Jacksonville Cemetery this morning! If you have some time to volunteer come on out and join us!

TOMORROW! Its always amazing how much get done in just a couple of hours. Please come help make difference in YOUR TOWN.
08/14/2026

TOMORROW! Its always amazing how much get done in just a couple of hours. Please come help make difference in YOUR TOWN.

08/11/2026
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!******Saturday, August 15**********🕖 7:00–9:00 AM (or thereabouts!)📍 Jacksonville City CemeteryCorner...
08/04/2026

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

******Saturday, August 15**********
🕖 7:00–9:00 AM (or thereabouts!)

📍 Jacksonville City Cemetery
Corner of Church Avenue & James Hopkins Road

Join us as we continue restoring and documenting Jacksonville's oldest cemetery!

🧽 Stone Cleaning Volunteers
Please bring:
• Rake
• Spade or shovel
• Work gloves
• Water to stay hydrated
WEAR CLOTHES YOU CAN GET DIRTY!

📱 Database Entry Volunteers
Please bring:
• Your smartphone
• A flashlight (side-lighting makes worn inscriptions much easier to read.)
• A 5-gallon bucket or similar container to carry your supplies and water, and it doubles as a handy stool! WEAR CLOTHES YOU CAN GET DIRTY!

If you are looking for volunteer hours for school, Greek, or organization requirements this can be a fun way to fulfill that.

****** First time volunteering?
Please contact me before Saturday so we can get the cemetery database form bookmarked and set up on your phone. It only takes a few minutes and will have you ready to go when you arrive.

Whether you can stay the full two hours or just lend a hand for a while, we'd love to have you join us. Every cleaned stone and every database entry helps preserve Jacksonville's history for generations to come.

Hope to see you Saturday!

!!!!! Looking for Detail-Oriented Volunteers!  !!!!!Want to help with the Jacksonville City Cemetery Restoration Project...
08/01/2026

!!!!! Looking for Detail-Oriented Volunteers! !!!!!

Want to help with the Jacksonville City Cemetery Restoration Project, but maybe stone cleaning isn't your thing? We have another important job that is absolutely critical to the success of this project.

*****We need volunteers to document each headstone while standing at the grave using their smartphone.

This must be done at the stone so the information, photos, and location are accurate. Accuracy is everything, we're creating a permanent historical record of Jacksonville's oldest cemetery.

The process is simple and takes about 7 minutes per stone. You'll:
📍 Record the location
📷 Take a few required photos (5)
📝 Enter the stones information into our database
🚩 Place a red flag to show that stone has been documented and is ready for the next phase of the project.

The best part? You can do it on your own schedule! Work by yourself, bring a friend, or make it a family activity. Spend 20 minutes or a couple of hours. Every stone documented moves the project forward. Great for a civic organization or Greek groups looking for projects.

If you'd like to help, just let me know. I'll send you the link to bookmark on your iPhone or Android phone, then I'll meet you at the cemetery for your first entry. After that, you'll be ready to work independently whenever it's convenient for you.

This is one of those behind-the-scenes jobs that will benefit historians, genealogists, families, and future generations for years to come.

If you'd like to be part of preserving Jacksonville's history, post a comment. We'd love to have you on the team!

Y’ALL, PEOPLE ARE NOTICING!Yesterday, Mayor Jones was driving down Church Street past the historic Jacksonville City Cem...
07/30/2026

Y’ALL, PEOPLE ARE NOTICING!

Yesterday, Mayor Jones was driving down Church Street past the historic Jacksonville City Cemetery and gave me a quick call.

He just wanted to tell me how impressed he was with the difference our project is making. He commented on the clean white stones and how fresh and cared for the cemetery is looking.

It was a quick call, but it sure was nice to get!

I wanted to share it with all of you who have been out there cleaning stones, taking pictures, entering data, researching, hauling supplies, and doing all the little things that are adding up to one BIG difference.

We see the progress every time we work out there, but it’s especially nice when someone driving by notices it too.

So, volunteers, give yourselves a pat on the back. Your hard work is showing!

We still have plenty to do, but wow...look how far we’ve come.

And we appreciate Mayor Jones, the City Council, and PARD's continued support as this project moves forward.

Thank you to everyone who has been a part of it, these projects take many hands to do them with excellence!!

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