District 6900 News for September, 2026


Our Foundation at Work

Congratulations to 2026-2027 Competitive Grant Recipients!

By Kay Williamson

Rotary District 6900 is proud to announce the recipients of this year's Competitive Grant Awards, investing ,500 from our District funds from The Rotary Foundation in seven innovative service projects that will improve lives, strengthen communities, and promote Rotary's mission of creating hope and building peace. Congratulations to the Rotary Clubs of Buckhead, Dougherty County, Meriwether County, Georgia North Atlanta Professional Alliance (NAPA), North Fulton, Peachtree City and Vinings Cumberland. Read more about what these clubs are planning to do.
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Share Your Ideas with Rotary International

By Mary Ligon

Did you know that every Rotary club has a direct path to influence Rotary International’s future? Through the Council on Resolutions, clubs can submit ideas and suggestions for the RI Board of Directors to consider. This is your opportunity to highlight issues, recommend improvements, and share innovative ideas that can strengthen Rotary worldwide.
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Training/Service Opportunity

Become a CPR & AED Instructor

By Dan Jenkins

The Rotary Club of North Fulton is partnering with Wellstar to offer three upcoming opportunities for Rotarians to become certified CPR and AED instructors - with classes on September 26, October 24 and November 14. We’ve created a simple program to get you trained and certified—and, just as importantly, to support you as you begin teaching CPR classes in your community. We can help you set up classes and connect with local first responders to make this critical initiative a success. Read on for more about the classes and what you need to do to enroll.

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Club News

Atlanta Southern Crescent Help Kindergartener Begin School Year with Confidence

By Trina Kolawole

Recently, a Rotarian from the Rotary Club of Atlanta Southern Crescent came across a heartfelt social media post shared by respected community leader Crystal Perry, founder of Melanated Pearl Corp. In her post, Crystal shared the story of a hardworking father who had recently secured employment but had been living in his car with his daughter, who is preparing to begin kindergarten this fall. Inspired by Crystal’s post, the Rotarians of the Rotary Club of Atlanta Southern Crescent wanted to help make the little girl’s first year of school even more special. The club generously pooled together 0 and shopped for a variety of items from a wish list provided by Dad.
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Dougherty County Featured on WALB Town & Country

By Rebecca McCathern

Dougherty County Rotary Club was proud to be featured on WALB’s Town & Country program this August, shining a spotlight on the impact Rotary makes right here in our community. During the segment, Club President Jessica McMullian and Membership Chair Patrice Williams sat down to discuss the true purpose of Rotary — Service Above Self — and shared how our members are making a difference locally. The feature aired during New Member Month, giving viewers a firsthand look at what it means to be part of Rotary and an invitation to get involved.  Watch the segment and share it within your own networks.
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Carrollton-Dawnbreakers Fill Little Free Pantries

By Laurie Fleck

Carrollton Dawnbreakers Rotarians came together to help feed 700 neighbors in need through a service project benefiting the community’s Little Free Pantries. Club members prepared meal bags containing recipes and all the nonperishable ingredients needed to feed a family of four. The completed bags were distributed among Carrollton’s 15 Little Free Pantries, providing families with everything they need to prepare a meal at home.
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LEADERBOARD

Check out the full district scoreboard
Here are the clubs that are leading the way in our district for membership, annual fund and polio plus.
Category NET MEMBERSHIP ANNUAL FUND POLIO PLUS
I South Cobb Emory-Druid Hills Brookhaven
II Bremen Jackson-Butts County Sandy Springs
III North Columbus Vinings Cumberland Dougherty County (Albany)
IV Dunwoody Dunwoody Carrollton-Dawn Breakers
V Peachtree City Alpharetta North Cobb County

Upcoming Key Dates

Friday, August 21st, 2026Decatur Governor Visit
Tuesday, August 25th, 2026North Fulton District Governor Cynthia Edwards Visit
Thursday, August 27th, 2026North Atlanta Governor Visit
Tuesday, September 1st, 2026Americus Governor Visit
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026Cordele Governor Visit
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026On The Flint, Albany Governor Visit
Thursday, September 3rd, 2026Albany Governor Visit
Tuesday, September 8th, 2026Bainbridge Governor Visit
Wednesday, September 9th, 2026Cairo Governor Visit
Tuesday, September 15th, 2026Stone Mountain Governor Visit
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