Entries by Liz Smith

2017 Georgia Gives Day

On November 28, help support Special Olympics Georgia on #GivingTuesday, and lets show the world just how much GA Gives! In partnership with the Georgia Center for Nonprofits, we are excited to be part of GA Gives on #GivingTuesday. So please show your support by making a donation in support of Special Olympics Georgia! Remember […]

Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day

In 1968, one woman started a movement that celebrated the abilities and strengths of a population noticed for their disabilities. From that moment on, Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Special Olympics grew to an international organization with the goal to provide opportunities and arenas for individuals with intellectual disabilities to not only shine, but be included and […]

Help Us Build Our New Home!

  To better serve YOU – our athletes, families, volunteers and friends – we are building a one-of-a-kind training facility and administrative space called Training for Life: Sports Lab & Center. This state-of-the-art new home will include a gymnasium and training space for athletes, gathering space for communities, and administrative support for our staff and […]

Master’s Bowling, August 16-18, 2019, Warner Robins, GA

Join Special Olympics Georgia for the 2019 State Masters Bowling Tournament being held August 16-18 in Warner Robins, Ga. We will be hosting over 1,200 athletes from across the state of Georgia, who will compete in Traditional and Unified Bowling during this weekend of fun! Tournaments will be taking place all three days at Robins […]

Thank You Dunkin’ Donuts!

Special Olympics Georgia would like to thank Dunkin’ Donuts for their tremendous sponsorship of the 2016 Cops on Donut Shops and support of LETR. Below are a few words from Dunkin’ Donuts: Dunkin’ Donuts Sponsor of the 2016 Cops on Donut Shops      “On behalf of our franchises within the state of Georgia, being able to […]

Bounce for Bucks

Let’s Bounce for Bucks! Join Special Olympics Georgia and Jumpstreet Indoor Trampoline Park on Saturday, August 6 and Saturday, August 13 from 1-3 PM for 2 hours of all access bouncing, basketball, bull riding and more! Jumpstreet Indoor Trampoline Park will be selling tickets and registering all participants that MENTION Special Olympics Georgia for a discounted […]

Planning For a Family Member With Special Needs

Did You Know… There are approximately 10.2 million children with special health care needs in the United States and 62% of parents of these children have no plan to cover their child’s expenses when they are gone?   Special Olympics Georgia has teamed up with Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP and SignatureFD, LLC for a […]

2016 State Summer Games Updates

All events for Saturday, May 21 will take place at their regularly scheduled venues and times.  For the official 2016 State Summer Games Inclement Weather Plan, click here.   If you have any additional questions before the 2016 State Summer Games (before May 20), please call the Special Olympics Georgia office at 770-414-9390. If you have any additional questions […]

Thank You Marlow’s Tavern Sandy Plains

Congratulations Marlow’s Tavern on a great Sneak Preview and VIP Party at your new Sandy Plains location.  Thank you for once again inviting Special Olympics Georgia to be a part of this great celebration!  Your continued generous support and friendship helps our athletes build their self-esteem, improve their health, nurture friendships, and become meaningful citizens.  […]

May Volunteers of the Month- Chamblee High School National Honor Society

The Chamblee High School National Honor Society stresses scholarship, leadership, character and service to school and community. When it comes to Special Olympics Georgia, the members from this organization go above and beyond in every aspect. This relationship initially began with an athlete and his older brother. 25 years later, the Chamblee High School National […]