Membership

"Discovery Rotary" - An Event for Prospective Rotarians Only

By Audley Knight

District 6900 is planning a special evening of networking, food and drinks (cash bar) to give prospective Rotarians in the Greater Atlanta area an opportunity to learn more about Rotary, and how to join, serve and make an impact in our Georgia communities. The event will take place on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Copelands of New Orleans - Vinings-Cumberland, GA from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.
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RYLA

Happy New RYLA in 2026!

By Jaclyn Donovan

It’s a new year and that means it’s time to start thinking about RYLA!! Not that we ever really stop thinking about RYLA… but now we can say that RYLA is happening This Year!!

RYLA 2026 will be held June 6-10 on the campus of Georgia Southwestern State University. Cost per student is $500, and this covers all necessary expenses related to attending RYLA. For any students riding our charter buses from the Atlanta area, there is an additional $50/per student cost.

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End Polio Now

District 6900 Celebrates World Polio Day with Remarkable Fundraising Efforts

By Wynita Cannon

On October 24, 2025 , Rotary clubs across District 6900 came together to commemorate World Polio Day , marking another milestone in the global fight to eradicate polio. On this special day, the district raised an impressive $22,000 for the PolioPlus Foundation , reinforcing Rotary’s commitment to ending this devastating disease.
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Laws of Life

A New Year, A New Opportunity to Change Students’ Lives

By Carol Gray Walker

As we begin a new year, Rotary clubs across Georgia have a powerful opportunity to make an immediate and lasting impact on young people through the Georgia Laws of Life Essay Contest.  January marks a pivotal moment—for recruiting essay judges, strengthening school partnerships, and planning for the year ahead.

Georgia Laws of Life is here to help you and your club get involved. Together, we can give more students the opportunity to reflect, write, and grow—while strengthening Rotary’s connection to the communities we serve. Read more about the opportunities here. To learn more or schedule a presentation for your club, contact Carol Gray Walker, Executive Director, at carol@georgialawsoflife.org. [more]

Bedros Sharian Jr. and Decatur Club President Alison Weissinger

Club News

Decatur Celebrates Bedros Sharian Jr. at 100 Years

By Dudley Larus

On Friday, November 21, at the Historic Decatur Courthouse, the Rotary Club of Decatur and the City of Decatur, Georgia honored long-time member Bedros Sharian Jr. as he approached his 100 ^th birthday on Thanksgiving Day. City Manager and Rotary member, Andrea Arnold, read the proclamation signed by Mayor Patricia M. Garrett that proclaimed November 25, 2025, as Bedros Sharian Jr. Day. Former Decatur Mayor Walt Drake also provided a historical perspective on Bedros’ rich life and his impact on the Decatur Community. Bedros is a Past President of the Rotary Club of Decatur and has been a Rotarian for almost half his life. Happy birthday Bedros!
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Club News

Rotary Club of North Fulton Launches Phase 3 of the Greenway Mural Project

By Lisa Gelber

Fall was the time for another exciting phase of the Rotary Club of North Fulton’s Greenway Mural Project! Our latest efforts began in late September with a Design Workshop, where student artists learned how to translate their creative concepts onto a challenging cylindrical, concrete canvas.  Reflecting one of Rotary’s seven areas of focus, this year’s theme was “Clean Water for All.” We were thrilled to receive 36 concept submissions from local high school students—proof that word is spreading about how meaningful this project has become for young artists.  With Phase 3 now complete, the Greenway proudly showcases 32 vibrant murals spanning two miles. [more]

Club News

Meriwether County Scores Big for the Rotary Foundation Through “Foundation Football”

By Kay Williamson

As the college football season kicked off, the Rotary Club of Meriwether County - joined by enthusiastic “friends of Rotary” - selected their favorite teams to follow and cheer for throughout the season. Each week, members gathered at Rotary meetings to track and discuss their teams’ scores, fostering camaraderie, spirited conversation … [more]

Club News

Paulding Hosts Dallas Christmas Parade

By Alex Crenshaw

The Paulding Rotary Club was privileged to host the annual Dallas Christmas parade. The club once again brought the community together with a successful and well-attended parade. Families lined the streets to enjoy festive floats, local organizations, marching bands, and community leaders who helped make the event a memorable celebration. … [more]

State Rep. Gerald Greene of Cuthbert presents a resolution at the Blakely Rotary Club to Robert Collier Jr., left, and Jack Watson that praised the life of Robert W. Collier Sr., who died Oct. 18

In Memoriam

Remembering Blakely Rotarian Robert William Collier Sr.

By Charles Gordon

At a late November meeting of the Blakely Rotary Club, State Rep. Gerald Greene saluted the late Blakely Mayor, businessman and Blakely Rotarian Robert William Collier Sr. Affectionately known as ‘Mr. Blakely,’ he served his community as mayor of Blakely for two terms, president and director of the Chamber of Commerce, and as longtime member and president of the Blakely-Early County Rotary Club for more than 60 years.
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