Georgia Options, Inc.

🥳HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our employees celebrating in August! We hope your birthday is filled with lots of fun and many happy returns!

Last week, we held our quarterly all employee meetings where we held trainings and discussed the recent approval of the NOW/COMP waiver rate study. Good things are on the horizon for Georgia Options and we are encouraged every time we are all able to all be together.

Thank you to our community partners Synovus and Oconee State Bank for hosting us!

It was a blast hanging out with other Madison County Chamber of Commerce ambassadors at ESP-Athens’ Friend Friday! We are thankful for both organizations and their partnerships in building a more inclusive community for adults and children with I/DD. We look forward to many more “Friend Friday!”

Stop by and see us tomorrow at the Danielsville Farmers Market from 8-12! Check out the amazing vendors below. We can’t wait to see you!

Come out to Danielsville Farmers Market tomorrow morning from 8:00am to 12:00pm!

Looking forward to another great time this Saturday with our amazing vendors, Georgia Options, Inc., our awesome volunteers, and especially our community of shoppers!!

Vendor list for July 20th tracking (please tag yourself if we did not find you):
Apex Sharpening Co
Barn Threads
Blue Lotus Designs
Classy Glass Cups
Circle M Farms
Crafty Sisters Hive
Cypress Grove Farms
Dan's Daughter's Handmade
Deanna’s Big Hearted Gifts
The Double Knot
Down In The Valley Shop
Fairy accessories
Friendly Mushroom Farm
GG's Sweet Magnolias
P & P
Ray Farms
Moonshadow
Moondance Homestead
Nanny's Treats
Naomi Lacy Co.
Scented by Sarah
Shepherd's Sourdough Station
Smith Farm and Family
Sweet & Cake
Sopi Skincare
Tickled Pink
3CordFarm
Triple L Farms
Wild Acres Farm
Winding Woods Ranch
Woodhaven Ranch
Hilltop Farm
Kinsey Mercantile
Leggacy Farm
Mom Bun Gettin It Done Creations
Cain Farms Inc.

What a privilege to be at the Madison County Chamber of Commerce Meet and Greet Lunch today at Gina Belles Restaurant! It was great to see so many familiar faces of our fellow Chamber members. Thank you for such a fun event!

Happy work anniversary to Nikkie, Isaac and Delilah! Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to the adults we serve. We appreciate it!!

Let's CELEBRATE! The NOW/COMP waiver rate study was approved! GO is on the move now! Thank you to everyone who helped us advocate for this well-deserved increase. Georgians with I/DD win.

DBHDD, DCH Announce Approval of Historic Medicaid Provider Rate Increases Under NOW & COMP Waiver Amendments ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) today announced that the New Options Waiver (NOW) and Comprehensive Supports (COMP) waivers amendments have been approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The approval of these amendments...

It's restaurant week in Athens! Check out this list of participating restaurants below. Where are you dining this week? Let us know in the comments below!

Athens Restaurant Week Back by popular demand, dozens of Athens' best restaurants will tempt you with lunch & dinner menus at special prices all week long. The third annual Athens Restaurant Week is happening July 8-14, 2024 and you don't want to miss it. Make plans now to be in Athens for as many meals as possible! G...

July is ! The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities has listed some actionable steps you can take to participate this year! Disability Pride Month is a time to celebrate people's unique talents and skills, and to spotlight inspiring stories that show what's possible with inclusion. Is someone in the disability community inspiring you? Let us know in the comments below!

During past Disability Pride Months, did you get involved? No one is sitting on the sidelines this year!

We’ve put together some easy, actionable steps non-disabled people can take to become involved in Disability Pride! It’s not just for the community - it’s also a time to show your Pride as an advocate, a care specialist, an ally, a friend, or a family member!

Join us this month, and spread the word about Disability Pride Month!

Happy Independence Day! We wish you a very safe, fun and festive Fourth of July!

Happy Birthday to all of our staff celebrating their birthday in July! We hope you have a wonderful day full of happiness and fun. Thank you for all you do for GO! ❤️

Thank you Danielsville Farmers Market for this wonderful opportunity! Stop by and see Cathy and check out the awesome vendors today!

Did you know we are donating some of our Vendor fees to ! Stop by their tent this morning to hear what they have to offer our community!

We can spell "community" with a little help from our friends at Oconee State Bank! We appreciate the use of your beautiful space and your good, southern hospitality.

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to our weekly engagement list! 🎉

Renee Black, Cathy Johnson Kesterson, Phil Gaffney

Saturday morning joy with Athens Area Community Foundation! Wise words from Sarah McKinney: we all have time and love to give. Grateful to spend some of mine here today! ⏰️♥️

Stop by the Danielsville Farmers Market tomorrow and say hello to our board members Melissa Lord and Rita Patrick!

We had a great market last weekend, so come out and see us this Saturday, June 22nd from 8-12

It was a pleasure to attend the Oconee Chamber's SummerFest! We had a great time sharing the good work our organization is doing and hanging out with our fellow chamber members. Thank you to the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce-Georgia for putting on such an awesome community event. A special thank you to our community partner Athens Cleaning Company for the opportunity!

Thank you Morgan and Restore Pros! We are very proud to be members of the Madison County Chamber of Commerce!

Cathy Johnson Kesterson with Georgia Options, Inc. Is such a fun, spunky gal! They support people with disabilities to live in their own home and to have typical life experiences. 💙
We are proud to have them as a newer member of our Chamber!

We are looking forward to the Oconee Chamber's SummerFest! Stop by and see us!

It is SummerFest week 🥳 THIS Thursday from 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. at the Oconee Civic Center for our Annual Business Expo. Grab your kids, friends and collogues and join in on the fun!

Check Out The Program👇
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Freedom Day is a day of recognition, restoration and celebration! Happy Juneteenth!

On Friday, we had the privilege to participate in The Caravan for Disability Freedom and Justice 2024. It was great to gather with other allies to shine a light on current issues Americans with disabilities are facing. Make sure to follow along as The Caravan travels across country to advocate for . Thank you for your support!

Happy Father's Day weekend! We hope all of the dads enjoy celebrating!

Tomorrow we welcome the Caravan for Disability Freedom and Justice to our town! Stop by our table and say hello!

Thank you to everyone who came out to support Georgia Options, Inc. at Bruster's Real Ice Cream! We had a great time and it was awesome seeing so many familiar faces. Stay tuned, we are cooking up more fun (and delicious ways) to support our awesome organization!

Tonight is the night! Stop by Bruster's Real Ice Cream between 7:00 pm-10:00 pm and support Georgia Options, Inc.! A percentage of the evenings sales benefit GO! No coded needed! We look forward to seeing you there!

Happy Pride, Athens! Let's live every day with love and inclusivity!

Stop by and see us today at the Danielsville Farmers Market!

Hope to see you at Belk! Pick up your Charity Sale ticket to shop June 7-9 and support Georgia Options, Inc. !