Be the Voice

Support Be the Voice Program in Our Schools

By Debbie Cwalina

Georgia schools are entering a new chapter in student-led prevention. With the passage of HB 268, schools across our state are being asked to designate student-led clubs to sustain awareness activities related to suicide prevention and violence prevention. At Be THE Voice, this is exactly the kind of work we have been building for more than a decade. Take a look at the video - then read the rest of the story to learn more about how you and your club can help.


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GRSP

From Georgia to Europe: GRSP Friendships Last a Lifetime

By Steve Ivory

Eight countries, thousands of miles, and friendships that know no borders!

One of the most rewarding parts of my recent European adventure wasn’t the incredible scenery, historic cities, or famous landmarks. It was reconnecting with former Georgia Rotary Student Program (GRSP) students and friends whose lives have intersected with ours through Rotary. Read on to learn more about what made my trip special ... and how you can be part of this amazing program. 

GRSP isn’t just about the year students spend in Georgia. It’s about the friendships that last a lifetime. And that’s Rotary at its very best! [more]

Our Rotary Foundation

Power of Matching Makes Even More of a Difference

By Lee Hollingsworth

Education is one example of Foundation power. A reading child can question. Deception is harder. Most hate is taught to a mind that lacks anything better. Education crowds outs hatred.

Health is another example. Health enables education and productivity. Clean water allows children regular school attendance. They work together.

Matching Power

Through our Annual Fund, PolioPlus and their matching programs, a gift multiplies into many times its size.

  • Annual Fund: $10,000 becomes $36,000. 3.6x — a 260% increase.
  • PolioPlus: $10,000 becomes $30,000. 3x — a 200% increase.
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Rotary Youth Exchange

RYE Students Enjoy Behind-the-Scenes Look at Delta Air Lines

By Bob MacDonald

Rotary Youth Exchange students recently enjoyed a truly unforgettable day, gaining rare access to areas of Delta Air Lines that few people ever see. Joined by representatives from their host Rotary clubs, the students spent the day learning firsthand how one of the world's largest airlines maintains its commitment to safety, reliability, and customer service.
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Our Rotary Foundation at Work

Multiple Partners Sustain & Enhance a Global Grant Project

By Jon Yaeger

District 6900 Rotary Clubs and one from District 6450 have made generous and significant financial commitments to the Rotary Club of North Atlanta’s (RCNA) ongoing global grant project in Ethiopia to prevent serious birth defects such as spina bifida, hydrocephalus, and anencephaly with vitamin B9.

District 6900 partners include the Rotary Clubs of North Fulton, Atlanta Midtown, and North Cobb. The District 6450 Club of Naperville, Illinois contributed their own DDF (District Designated Funds) to the project.

These funds will be used to support the fourth and fifth years of the project in Ethiopia. [more]

A Focus on Peace

Charity Meets the Need. Equity Asks Why.

From Our District Community Service Chair

By Laura McConatha

Last month I shared a concept that has stayed with me since my Positive Peace Activator training: “Every Act of Service is an Act of Peace.” I promised that each month we would take a closer look at one of the Eight Pillars of Peace. So, let’s start with a pillar that touches nearly every project Rotarians undertake: Equitable Distribution of Resources.

The Institute for Economics and Peace tells us that peaceful societies tend to ensure equity in access to resources such as education and health care, and to a lesser degree, income. Notice the key word: access. Equity is not the same as equality. Equality gives everyone the same thing. Equity asks what is keeping some of our neighbors from the basics the rest of us take for granted, and then works to remove those barriers. [more]

Club News

NAPA's Royal International Ball Returns, Bigger Than Ever

By Eryn Hopkins

Last year, NAPA Rotary hosted our first K-Pop Dance Party, and it turned out to be one of the most meaningful nights our club has ever put on. This November, that same event returns with a new name and an even bigger vision: NAPA's Royal International Ball: A Ball for All. NAPA's Royal International Ball is a sensory-friendly celebration built for students. We are actively seeking sponsors to help make this night possible for every student and family who walks through the door.  [more]

Club News

Dougherty County Brings Books to Community Center

By Rebecca McCathern

Dougherty County Rotarians just invested in the Driskell Community Center in Albany - donating books, a new bookcase, and their time to create a reading space for the neighborhood. The Driskell Community Center serves children, families, and adults in the surrounding community with programs throughout the year. And that's just the start.
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Club News

North Fulton Raises the Roof with Habitat for Humanity!

By Lisa Gelber

The Rotary Club of North Fulton has been proud to roll up our sleeves in support of Habitat for Humanity of North Central Georgia, participating in two service days that reminded us of the difference a safe, affordable home can make for a family.  Thanks to our fellow Rotarian Amie Blanton, who works with Habitat for Humanity of North Central Georgia, we had the wonderful opportunity to welcome the future homeowners to one of our lunch meetings.
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Club News

Peachtree City Wins 2026 Citizens Choice Award

By Mandy Timmons

We are honored that the Rotary Club of Peachtree City has been name d a 2026 Citizen’s Choice Award Winner in the category “Who helps create a stronger, more connected community?”  One of the many projects that displays the Club's dedication to the community is the recent dedication of a new transportation van for Fayette Senior Services, funded in part by a club grant.
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Club News

Tyrone Founders Day 5K Supports Local Community!

By Jin Hopson

The Rotary Club of Tyrone recently held the Tyrone Founders Day 5K - with more than 150 participants. Special thanks to the Rotary Club of Peachtree City for being a Platinum Sponsor and helping out at the Finish Line. We delivered a fun day for the community and raised money for projects right here in the community.
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Club News

NAPA Rowtarians Take on the Atlanta Dragon Boat Race

By Eryn Hopkins

At the North Atlanta Professional Alliance (NAPA) Rotary Club , Service Above Self doesn't take a rain check. Our NAPA “Rowtarians” proved it at this year's Atlanta Dragon Boat Race and Family Day, paddling hard against a full field of 70 other competing boats, rain and all.
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Club News

Peachtree City Celebrates Miss Georgia 2026 and Her Service Initiatives

By Mandy Timmons

The Rotary Club of Peachtree City was thrilled to welcome Miss Georgia 2026 Sophia Wootten, a hometown girl making a difference across Georgia and beyond! Having endured 20 surgeries in 20 years, Sophia has transformed her personal challenges into a mission of advocacy and inclusion. Read about her work for AccessAbility Georgia and SmileTrain.
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Club News

Generations Gather in Henry County to Celebrate Peace, Unity and Community

By Debbie Donaldson

In mid-October, the Rotary Club of Henry County, Girl Scouts, Veterans and Master Gardeners gathered beneath the branches of a majestic 300-year-old oak tree to dedicate Serenity Garden and Peace Pole at historic Heritage Park in McDonough - the culmination of a three-year collaborative project led by the Rotary Club. Located behind the historic Nolan House at Heritage Park in McDonough, the garden offers a peaceful setting for reflection and a lasting reminder of the message engraved on the Peace Pole: May Peace Prevail On Earth.
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