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Featured · Summer 2026 newsletter

A friendship built on faith, trust, and advocacy

Pastor Paul L. Kelly and Crawford share sports, laughter, church, meals, and a friendship grounded in being there for one another.

Summer 2026 Community Currents newsletter cover featuring Pastor Kelly and Crawford

Community news · June 2026

Embracing possibility in Macon

A look back at the Tubman Museum exhibition, a Waddie Welcome reading, and local conversations about disability, friendship, and belonging.

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Around Georgia · September 2026

Make your voice part of the conversation.

Engage Now Georgia town halls and GCDD’s nonpartisan candidate forum offer ways to discuss disability issues, community access, and employment.

See dates and organizer registration links →