Decatur County NAACP Leaders Address Kingdom Harvest Fellowship Church on Unity, Justice, and Community
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First Port City Bank Shows Support for Education Forum
The Decatur County NAACP is pleased to announce First Port City Bank’s support of the upcoming Education Forum, which brings Nettie Washington Douglass to Bainbridge. Douglass is the great great granddaughter of Frederick Douglas, and the great granddaughter of Booker T. Washington. Visit decaturcountynaacp.org to register L-R James Cosby III, NAACP vice president, Mary Tracy, servant leader, Dr. Beverly Sargent, NAACP president, and members of the FPCB team, Marvalynn Carroll, Nancy Murphy, and Tynese Jones.
The Soil Remembers: Stories That Still Grow
There are stories that live in books. And then there are stories that live in people. At 91 years old, Larry Edwards, a proud Decatur County, Bainbridge, Georgia resident , carries history not as something he studied — but as something he lived. His voice reflects decades of change. His memory holds lessons shaped by resilience, faith, and endurance. His presence reminds us that history is not distant — it is personal. As we prepare for “The Soil Remembers: Stories That Still Grow” , we are honored to feature Larry’s story as part of this powerful community gathering. This event is more than a program. It is a bridge. A bridge between generations. A bridge between legacy and responsibility. A bridge between the soil that remembers — and the seeds we are planting today. Inspired by the enduring legacies of Frederick Douglass and Booker T. Washington, and featuring keynote speaker Nettie Washington Douglass , this education forum invites parents, youth, leaders, and community ...
MEMBERSHIP MEETING AGENDA
MEMBERSHIP MEETING AGENDA Nov 10, 2025, 7pm CALL TO ORDER Prayer Song, Lift Every Voice and Sing Mrs. Yvena Merritt OLD BUSINESS Reading of minutes of previous meeting SECRETARY’S REPORT TREASURER’S REPORT Reports of Officers Build Grant Opportunity-Public Education Innovation State Convention, Atlanta 4 delegates Reports of Committees Youth Work Committee- Ms. Cosby Business directory – Mrs. Hurtt Fundraising Committee (Freedom Fund Cmte)– Mr. Bouie UNFINISHED BUSINESS 2025 Initiatives Membership Committee: Focuses on recruiting and retaining members. Community Garden NEW BUSINESS IMPACT OF THE GOV’T SHUTDOWN Findhelp.org We have been asked by the State NAACP to do something in this community AWARD PRESENTATION WOMEN IN THE NAACP (WIN) THAT WOMAN AWARD HONORING OUR HONOREES! OPPORTUNITY TO HOST NETTIE WASHINGTON DOUGLASS THE NATIONAL NAACP BUILD GRANT! Community Collaboration & Action Town Hall Series TE...