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2018 Advocacy Days – Medicaid

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Advocacy Day #6 Medicaid (March 15) 

Medicaid is the lifeline for people with disabilities to live in their community. Come join us in educating our legislators about the importance of Medicaid in the lives of people.

 

For more information please visit:

https://gcdd.org/public-policy/2018-advocacy-days.html

 

Advocacy Days at the Capitol

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Advocacy Day #5 UNLOCK Coalition (February 28)

Advocacy Day #5 UNLOCK Coalition was on February 28, 2018.

UNLOCK Coalition at the Capitol was held to educate many the importance of community integration. Senator Tyler Harper heard the group concerns about the 7,000 people still on the Waiting List.

 

2018 Advocacy Days – Georgia

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While at the Capitol the group ran into Ben Hill County Commissioner Hope Harmon.

MLK Celebration

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People First of Fitzgerald joins Ben Hill County annual celebration honoring the great Dr. Martin Luther King.

Lizzie Winner and Runner-Ups

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Katina Hall was the 2017 Lizzie Award Winner!

Also, for the first time, our agency was extremely proud to have a tie for 2nd and 3rd runner-ups. 2nd runner-ups were: Horace Collins and Fayer Fuller. They were awarded certificates and a $50 gift card. 3rd runner-ups were: Jetoine Alford and Wanda Faye Smith. They were awarded certificates and a $25 gift card.

Please congratulate these staff for a job well done!

2017 Employee Of The Year

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Please join us in congratulating Katina Hall on being chosen as our 2017 Employee of the Year. Through her diligent service to our community she was recognized as this year’s recipient.  We are so proud of her accomplishments.

Crystal Recognized For Years of Service

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Please join us in congratulating Crystal McCranie being recognized for her 10 years of service with the State of Georgia.

Support for Georgia Bulldogs

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Employees and friends showed their support by wearing red and black to support the Georgia Bulldogs.

Congratulations On Your Wedding

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Please join us in congratulating a great couple. They were married on December 29, 2017.  We are so proud in helping others live a happy and productive life.

“Ring the Bells”

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The Jessamine Place and People First volunteer annually to “Ring the Bells” for the Salvation Army.