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President's Message
IT'S ALL ABOUT HOPE

I have said "Never Lose Hope" to Mitch many times in the last few years and I will bet you have said (or will say) it too, if you have college age kids! We are blessed that in 1992 then-Governor Zell Miller inspired the State of Georgia to provide the Hope Scholarship to Georgia's students. Paying for college has never been more expensive and the Hope Scholarships provide a way for many Georgia students to attend Georgia colleges and technical schools tuition free or nearly tuition free. Education is the foundation of our society and access to affordable higher education for its young people is a critical investment in our state's economy and future. Beyond the benefits to our state, funding for Pre-K and college educations give Georgia's student "hope" for their futures and, boy, do our kids need hope. Education has the power to make the world a better place, which is why basic education and literacy is one of Rotary's six areas of focus. Georgia continues to make education possible for lots of Georgia students making it a great place to live, work and play!

We are honored this week to get an update on the Georgia Lottery Corporation, the funding source for Georgia Pre-K and the Hope Scholarships, from its President and CEO, Gretchin Corbin. She is an incredible leader, Atlanta Rotarian and among the 100 Most Influential Georgians.

See you on Thursday!

President Becky

Posted by Becky Stone
May 30, 2019

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