Marlow’s Tavern Golf Classic November 4th proved to be a beautiful day for golf and for SOGA at the 11th annual Marlow’s Tavern Golf Classic. A great day of golfing at St Marlo Country Club and golfers generosity raised more than $27,000 for SOGA. A reception and silent auction at Aqua blue Restaurant followed the tournament. […]
A record number of 2,300 athletes, coaches and unified partners participated at State Winter Games in Cobb County in January, kicking off SOGA’s 40th anniversary. Once again, Cobb County, especially Cobb County Parks and Recreation and Cultural Affairs, welcomed our athletes and even adding another venue, All Tournament Players Park. Speaking of breaking records, Lewis […]
When Bob Busse first went to work for SOGA athletes, the organization was only three years old. He was a volunteer, a board chairman and he organized annual golf tournaments, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for the athletes, among other accolades. As he reaches 97 this year, SOGA plans to raise $97,000 to continue […]
The R-word “retard” hurts, Georgia students told friends and families this month. On May 3, Georgia schools held rallies and programs for the second annual day of awareness to Spread the Word to End the Word, asking friends to pledge to not use the r-word, retard. Students challenged each other and raised communities awareness of […]
Team Georgia, comprised of 11 athletes, seven unified partners, four coaches and one staff member, will compete in Special Olympics 2010 USA National Games in Lincoln, Nebraska July 17-24. Our athletes will compete along side 3,000 other athletes at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Congratulations for being selected among Georgia’s 22,769 athletes to compete! Meet Team Georgia: […]
Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA) held the COOLEST event ever, the Polar Plunge, at Lake Lanier Islands Beach & Water Park in Buford, Georgia. On February 20, more than 175 supporters plunged into the chilly 45 degree waters of Lake Lanier to raise money and awareness for SOGA athletes. Polar Plunge raised $51,000! The fun and festive day included perfect […]
Whether you are a brand new coach to SOGA athletes or a seasoned volunteer, get a certification at a Coaching Special Olympics Athletes, Unified Sports, or Young Athletes clinic! CLICK HERE for a sign-up sheet and more information. CLICK HERE for a schedule of all upcoming clinics in 2010.
Thirty-year-volunteer Kittie Caston is recognized today with the national Point of Light Award. Being deaf, Kittie has made a life out of giving those with disabilities the opportunity to shine. She strives to help children and adults with intellectual disabilities learn discipline, confidence and demonstrate courage through her work with Special Olympics Georgia. The Point of […]
Introduced in 1987, Unified Sports furthers Special Olympics Georgia’s commitment to foster inclusion into school and community sports programs. Unified Sports programs bring together, on the same team, athletes with and without intellectual disabilities. Learn more about Unified Sports