Several local organizations have teamed up to host a Back to School Expo Saturday, July 18, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the county administrative complex, 140 Stonewall Ave. West in Fayetteville.
In addition to fun games and food sold by Shane’s Rib Shack and TCBY, there will be on-site immunizations for children and health screening checks. Parents have the opportunity to sign up for lunch programs, afterschool programs, and learn information about PTO as well as volunteer opportunities. LifeSouth will also be conducting an on-site blood drive.
There will be information available on staying healthy at school, managing asthma and diabetes, and as well as tutoring and enrichment programs. Law enforcement will be on hand to provide youth program information, complete fingerprinting and safety checks and share general service information. Additional community organizations, from healthcare to athletics, will be there to share information on their services for families and children.
The presenting sponsors are Fayette FACTOR, Georgia Department of Human Services, Georgia Department of Public Health, Fayette County Public Schools, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, United Way of Greater Atlanta, and Piedmont Fayette Hospital.
For more information visit www.fayettefactor.org/back-to-school-expo.html or contact Becky Smith at fayettefactor@gmail.com.
Fayette FACTOR is an organization that serves as a family connection collaborative umbrella organization within a statewide network. It was established in November of 2000 and its focus remains on bringing all areas of the community together to build a safe and healthy Fayette County for all its citizens. The current membership includes more than 125 partners, and current initiatives include a Community Resource Directory, Prevent Child Abuse Fayette, ENCORE! Fayette Leadership Program and Underage Alcohol Prevention.
