Georgia District Exchange Club

06/14/2026

Happy Flag Day!

Today, we proudly celebrate the Stars and Stripes—the enduring symbol of our nation's freedom, unity, and resilience.

As members of the Georgia District Exchange Clubs, we are especially mindful of the values our flag represents: service, patriotism, respect for our military, and dedication to our communities. Through our Programs of Service, we strive to honor those values every day by making a positive difference across Georgia.

On this Flag Day, take a moment to reflect on the sacrifices made by those who have defended our freedoms and the responsibility we share to be active, engaged citizens.

May Old Glory continue to inspire us to serve with purpose and lead with pride.

🇺🇸 One Nation. One Flag. United in Service.

06/11/2026

🇺🇸 The Exchange Club of Columbus recently celebrated its Military Appreciation Luncheon with a special guest speaker, veteran and military historian John House.

John entertained and educated attendees with a fascinating presentation on the Battle of Columbus and the origins of Coca-Cola in 1865. Through his engaging storytelling and vivid descriptions, he brought history to life, helping us envision what Columbus and Phenix City were like during this pivotal period in our nation's history.

The Georgia District Exchange Clubs are proud to recognize programs like this that honor our military, celebrate Americanism, and preserve the rich history of our communities. Thank you, John House, for sharing your knowledge and passion with us and for providing such an outstanding history lesson!

The Exchange Club of Columbus is accepting new members. If you would like to be a part of this great service club, please send a PM.

06/11/2026

🌟 What's Happening in Blackshear? 🌟

If you're looking to stay connected with the latest news, community projects, and inspiring speakers in Pierce County, make plans to visit the Exchange Club of Blackshear!

The club recently welcomed another outstanding speaker, keeping members informed about the exciting things happening in the Blackshear community. Each meeting offers a great opportunity to learn, connect, and discover ways to make a positive impact.

📅 Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month
📍 Smokehouse 84 Restaurant

Interested in visiting or becoming a member? Contact the club's fabulous President, Stacey Thrift, for more information.

Come see why Exchange Club members are making a difference through service, patriotism, and community involvement!

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Stacey Merck Thrift

Pictured: Bethany Strickland, Main Street Blackshear/Better Hometown & Stacey Thrift, Exchange Club President

At our recent meeting, Bethany Strickland of Main Street Blackshear/Better Hometown was our guest speaker.
Bethany updated the club on the City Park renovations and the expected timeline for each phase. The park is truly the heart of the community-a place where families gather, children play, friendships are made and memories are created. (Also the home of the Annual Pecan Festival.)
We are excited to to see the progress being made and look forward to sharing this beautiful community space.

Bethany also told the club about a a project involving all of the community.

The Main Street/Better Hometown Blackshear Program is inviting the entire community to help create a giant American flag mural in celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the United States. 🇺🇸

Here’s the fun part: the mural will be made from 1000 small 4 x 4 canvases, each painted by someone in our community!

FREE canvases are available at Blackshear City Hall.  Senior citizens, students, families, churches, artists and community members are invited to participate.

Paint your patriotic design, return your canvas, and become part of a community-made tribute to be unveiled at the Semiquincentennial celebration on September 12, 2026🇺🇸

This mural represents the idea that every individual contributes to the strength of our nation. When all the small paintings come together, they form one powerful symbol: Our American Flag🇺🇸

So join us and be part of this historic community art project celebrating 250 years of American independence. Because when we put all the squares together, we create something bigger than ourselves!

Stop by Blackshear City Hall to get your canvas and paint today!

Thank you Bethany for all you do for our community!

06/11/2026

🇺🇸 Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary at the Field of Honor! 🇺🇸

The Georgia District Exchange Clubs proudly invites everyone to join the Exchange Club of Waycross for their annual Field of Honor Celebration on July 4, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m.

As our nation marks the 250th Anniversary of American Independence, this special event will honor the men and women who have served our country, celebrate the freedoms we cherish, and pay tribute to the enduring spirit of the United States.

Come experience a breathtaking display of American flags, patriotic fellowship, and community pride as we commemorate this historic milestone in our nation's story.

📅 July 4, year of the Lord 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m.
📍 Field of Honor – Waycross, Georgia

Bring your family, invite your friends, and join us as we celebrate 250 years of freedom, service, and patriotism.

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This year on July 4th, the Exchange Club of Waycross will host the Field of Honor celebrating America's 250 anniversary. If you have someone who is a veteran, first responder, or someone in the community that you would like to honor, you can purchase a flag in their honor. This flag will be on display at the Exchange Club for a few weeks. If you would like to know how you can purchase a flag, leave a comment or visit www.waycrossfair.com and get more information. This is going to be the event of the year and you don't want to miss this!!!!

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

Want to find a way to serve your Community and back it a better place? Consider joining and Exchange Club or starting a new one. We have plenty of Club Planners all over the State that will assist!

Contact a local Exchange Club or Gary at 229-894-6505 and I will direct you to the best Club for your area!

Did you know there are currently 32 Exchange Clubs serving communities across Georgia?

From community service and youth programs to Americanism projects and the prevention of child abuse, Exchange Clubs are making a difference every day through our four areas of impact.

But Georgia is a big state, and there are still communities that could benefit from the power of Exchange!

📍 What city in Georgia needs an Exchange Club?
📍 Where can we expand our mission of service?

Drop your city in the comments and tell us why your community would benefit from an Exchange Club. Let's start the conversation and continue sharing the Exchange message across every corner of the Peach State!

Together, we can grow our impact, strengthen our communities, and serve even more Georgians.

🍑 Leave your city in the comments below! ⬇️



(image compliments of Life in Georgia page)

06/10/2026

Exchange Club of Griffin serving their Community! Support your local Exchange Club!

🎶 Headed to June Jam? Be sure to stop by the Exchange Club of Griffin's table! 🎶

The members of the Exchange Club of Griffin will be on hand to share information about the great work they do in their community and how Exchange Clubs are making a difference across Georgia.

Whether you're looking to serve your community, make new friends, develop leadership skills, or simply learn more about Exchange, we'd love to meet you!

📍 Stop by, say hello, and discover how you can be part of an organization dedicated to Family, Community, and Country.

See you at June Jam! 🇺🇸

06/10/2026

Great Program by the Exchange Club of Swainsboro!

"The idea of "Serving Grace" started when Ashley reached out to two ladies from Jesus Saves Church about making food boxes for families who were struggling because they were not receiving their benefits at the time. They immediately got on board and were willing to help meet a need in our community.

As they were talking, Mrs. Donna Moore mentioned that one day she would love to see a soup kitchen started. Instead of waiting for “one day,” we decided to step out in faith and try it one day a week. We first considered using our church, but we felt led to find a location closer to town where it would be more accessible to those we wanted to serve.

We brought a few more people on board, and Mrs. Donna spoke with Scotty Hattaway at the Baptist Association. He believed in the vision and was willing to partner with us. Through God’s provision and the willingness of many servants, "Serving Grace" officially began on November 3, 2025.

Since that day, God has done more than we could have imagined. To date, we have served 3,324 meals. More importantly, we have seen lives touched spiritually, with three salvations and two rededications to the Lord Jesus Christ.

What started as a small idea has grown into a ministry involving five local churches working together to serve our community. We have also distributed numerous food boxes to families in need. Even more exciting, one church has been inspired to begin a "Serving Grace" ministry in their own hometown of Nunez.

"Serving Grace" is about much more than food. It is about showing the love of Jesus in a practical way, meeting both physical and spiritual needs, and reminding people that they are seen, valued, and loved by God.

We are grateful for every volunteer, every church, every donation, and every person who has supported this ministry. Most of all, we give God the glory for what He has done and for what He will continue to do through Serving Grace."

Pictured l-r: Swainsboro Exchange Club President Elect; Billy Cooler, Ashley Roberson, Kristy Roberson

06/10/2026

Did you know there are currently 32 Exchange Clubs serving communities across Georgia?

From community service and youth programs to Americanism projects and the prevention of child abuse, Exchange Clubs are making a difference every day through our four areas of impact.

But Georgia is a big state, and there are still communities that could benefit from the power of Exchange!

📍 What city in Georgia needs an Exchange Club?
📍 Where can we expand our mission of service?

Drop your city in the comments and tell us why your community would benefit from an Exchange Club. Let's start the conversation and continue sharing the Exchange message across every corner of the Peach State!

Together, we can grow our impact, strengthen our communities, and serve even more Georgians.

🍑 Leave your city in the comments below! ⬇️



(image compliments of Life in Georgia page)