WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S
Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. The 2017 Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place on September 30th. In preparation for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, the Central Georgia Alzheimer’s Association is hosting a Kick Off event in at their office in Macon on August 9th, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, to get interested parties excited about the event.
WGXA BRINGS JEFFERSON AWARDS TO MIDDLE GEORGIA
Do you have a relative, a friend or a co-worker who is having an impact in our Middle Georgia community? In every neighborhood, there are “Unsung Heroes” – volunteers and paid professionals who go well beyond their expected duties. With your help, WGXA TV wants to highlight and honor these “Unsung Heroes.”
Once a month, WGXA will feature one outstanding example from Middle Georgia in their news and on the WGXA.tv webpage, they will feature the stories of past winners, and provide a link for nominations. Learn more about the Jefferson Awards and submit your applications through the links below.
NOMINATION FORM Press Release
LEADERS IN THE ROBINS REGION
GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT IS COMING TO WARNER ROBINS | AUGUST 10 & 11
At the 23rd Global Leadership Summit, Willow Creek Association’s Global Leadership Summit drives transformation with fresh, actionable insight from a diverse faculty who challenge leaders to maximize their influence.
The two-day 2017 Summit will be simulcast live by satellite in HD to 600 sites in North America on August 10/11, including Harvest Church.
In the fall, the Summit goes global in 60 languages, reaching 128 countries to inspire an anticipated 400,000 leaders to greater Kingdom impact.
Faculty members offer uniquely different perspectives, enabling Summit participants to challenge their learning. Each member of the faculty is purposefully selected for their expertise, proven success and innovative approaches in non-profit, government, education and faith-based sectors.
Included in the 14 members of the 2017 faculty are:
- Bill Hybels, founder of The Global Leadership Summit, senior pastor at Willow Creek Community Church
- Sheryl Sandberg, chief operating officer, Facebook
- Marcus Lemonis, star of CNBC’s The Profit, CEO of Camping World and Good Sam
- Gary Haugen, founder, CEO of International Justice Mission
- Andy Stanley, leadership author, communicator, pastor
- Marcus Buckingham, best-selling author of Now, Discover Your Strengths, founder of The Marcus Buckingham Foundation
8TH DISTRICT REPUBLICAN PARTY TO HOST SONNY PERDUE | AUGUST 26
The 8th District Republican Party invites you to a Fish Fry for Georgia Republicans on Saturday, August 26, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Georgia Grown Building at the National Fair Grounds. U.S. Senator Sonny Perdue will be the featured keynote speaker. For more information, Mike Ross, Fish Fry Chair of the 8th District, at mikeross4413@gmail.com.
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