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Girl Scout Troop 10641 of the Murray County Service Unit in Chatsworth pose with celebrated Cherokee storytellers Gayle Ross and Robert Lewis after the Cherokee Nation Storytelling event on April 13, 2010. The girls pictured, left to right, are: Emma, Bianca, Emily, DaLana, Juliana, Kalie, and Lindsey. The Cherokee Nation Storytelling event was Troop 10641's first outing as a troop. (Posted 6/1)

On April 30, 2010, Troop 7053 of the Hummingbird Service Unit in Euharlee, Bartow County, planted a dogwood tree at the Euharlee library to complete their Bronze Award requirements. Five girls participated in the project led by Troop Leader, Debi Borgelt. (Posted 5/26)

On April 7, 2010, Troop 7053 of the Hummingbird Service Unit in Euharlee, Bartow County, visited Savannah. Five girls participated in the trip led by Troop Leader, Debi Borgelt. (Posted 5/26)

Troops 8020, 8131 and 8219 all from Cross Plains Service Unit in Whitfield County recently had a visit from Snakes of Georgia, Critter Call Wildlife Removal & Rescue Service".  They are certified by the state of Georgia to remove and rescue wildlife.   They brought snakes that are found in our area and discussed the markings of the venomous and non-venomous snakes and many other interesting facts.  He also had baby alligators and a 5 foot long boa constrictor.  It was very interesting and the kids had a great time!  I worried that some might be afraid (like me) but they were mostly just fascinated and wanted to hold and pet the animals.  - Alicia Vaughn Leader Troop 8131 (Posted 5/14)

Sarah Gaddis, College Campus Scout leader for Troop 8010 in Cross Plains Service Unit, Whitfield County is on a "May-Mester" Exchange Program to China for the Month of May.  She is sharing her experience with us via pics and a blog as she shares her love of Girl Scouting with China via her daily Girl Scout T-shirt! (Posted 5/14)

Troop 8050 from the Dalton West SU in Whitfield County planted flowers at Dalton Middle school in April to celebrate Earth Day. Photos: Top Left (left to right): Gaby Duchesne and Dana Crane; Top Right (left to right): Susan and Liz Lumpkin; Bottom Left (left to right): Liz Lumpkin, Gaby Duchesne, Dana Crane, Lele Childress; and Bottom Right: Gaby Duchesne. (Posted 5/7)

A new tree recently planted at the Dalton Service Center was dedicated to the memory and legacy of service of long-time Girl Scout and Boy Scout Volunteer, "MR. JACK" Whitfield. The memorial service was attended by members of both Boy and Girl Scouts as well as others in the communities of Whitfield, Murray, Gordon and Floyd counties. Mr. Jack, a dedicated advocate for both scouting programs and the youth served by them will be forever remembered and appreciated for his committment to the youth of our communities. (Posted 4/29/10)

Rome News Tribune came to our meeting last Thursday to interview one of the Brownies of my troop. Claire Fortenberry of Troop 7243, Seven Hills, presented the community service project to both the Brownies and Daisies and we were thrilled to be able to help her. In an email Claire's mom told me, "I had asked Claire why it was important for Christians to do this kind of thing and she said, "Well, you have to feed them before you tell them about Jesus...because all they can think about is how hungry they are. They couldn't listen to the story about Jesus."

We made Buckets of Hope our March community service project and have asked all the scouts to bring at least one of the food items listed for the project. For more information please visit the web site. And now the whole Service Unit is going to help! (Posted 3/15)

Brownie Troop 28253 presented Carmel Elementary with a new American flag, State of Georgia flag, and Carmel Elementary School flag as a service project paid for with their cookie program money. (Posted 3/15)

Troop 28267 in Woodstock were devestated at the disaster in Haiti and how it affected the orphans, so they wanted to send supplies. This photo shows a third of what they collected. (Posted 3/15)

Girls in Troop 7137 from the Seven Hills Service Unit in Floyd County recently participated in a community service activity where they made school boxes (pictured above) for children who were affected by the recent floods in Atlanta. Thanks, Angela Devine for passing along the information. (Posted 11/11)

Girls in Troop 769 from the Heritage Service Unit in Gordon County recently celebrated their Bridging Ceremony from Girl Scout Brownies to Juniors (pictured above). Thanks, Ryan Dixon for sending us the news. (Posted 10/29)

Girls in Troop 29256 from the North Georgia Service Unit in Cherokee County recently baked goodies and made home-made thank you notes in honor of September 11 and shared with community helpers (pictured above) to show their support. Thanks, Darla Hansen for passing along the information! (Posted 10/16)

Olivia and Emily in Troop 24258 from the Riverwood Service Unit in Cherokee County recently took a family trip and visited Pax Lodge in London (pictured above), one of the four World Centres of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS). The girls also visited Paris. Thanks, Cindy Webb for sending us the news! (Posted 8/25)

Girl Scout Brownie Troop 25808 from the South Point Service Unit in Whitfield County celebrated Earth Day by planting flowers in the courtyard of Eastside Elementary School. Pictured above (l to r) - MacKenzie, Kara, Leah and Tasia. Thanks, Andi White for sending us the news! (Posted 6/11)

Girls in Girl Scout Cadette Troop 2337 from the Camellia Rose Service Unit in Cherokee County are working on their Girl Scout Silver Award and recently visited the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce, which completed one of the requirements for the Your Own Business Interest Project. Pictured above: Front row, seated - Pam Starnes, Cheorkee County Chamber of Commerce. Middle row (l to r) - Sophia, Emily, Mary Katherine and Alexandra. Back row (l to r) - Sherry Saunders (leader), Cassicy, Jordan, Shelby, Madeeha and Lauren Melehan (leader). Thanks, Sherry Saunders for passing along the information! (Posted 6/11)

Girls in Troop 8013 from the Dalton West Service Unit in Whitfield County recently used some of their Girl Scout Cookie profits to do a beautification project at the Dalton Girl Scout Service Center. The girls had fun planting flowers and mulching flower beds (pictured above) around the office entrance. Thanks, Anita Stewart for sending us the news! (Posted 5/20)

As a part of their Girl Scout Bronze Award, girls in Troop 2474 from the Dandelion Service Unit in Cherokee County recently collected over 400 cans of cat and dog food (pictured above) for the Cherokee Animal Shelter. The girls collected donations at their school and the top two classrooms that donated the most won a book for their class! Thanks, Nichole Gravely for sending us the news! (Posted 5/20)

Girls in Troop 2363 from the Dandelion Service Unit in Cherokee County recently took part in a community service project where the girls had fun planting Easter Lilies (pictured above) at a local church. Thanks, Allison Shoemaker for passing along the information! (Posted 5/15)