Boy Scouts of America

Emily Williams

What the next generation of women need to know

Women since the early 1900’s had to fight for equality, but even today women continue to be treated unequally. Whether it’s people making assumptions about their jobs or PE teachers favoring the boys, girls as a group still feel the need to defend themselves because of stereotypes that have never ended.

“Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal. And a happy New Year.”

10 simple words that ignited a longing for a new destination. Ever since I was little, I admired Macaulay Culkin’s lonesome trip to the Big Apple and promised myself that I would one day experience the luxuries of the same city during the holiday season. When that moment finally came, it did not disappoint.

Snellville Boy Scout Troop #506 identified opportunities to help Tropical Storm Irma victims in the Flowers Crossing subdivision on Tuesday, September 12, 2017.

Snellville Boy Scout Troop #506 Lends Helping Hand to Tropical Storm Irma Victims

Hurricane Irma wreaked havoc and destruction throughout parts of the Caribbean and Florida last week. On Monday, September 11, 2017, the weather system, although downgraded to a tropical storm, adversely affected all Georgians with high winds and torrential rains that caused downed power lines, fallen trees, and the death of at least three Georgians. 

Exploring youth observe surgery at a vet clinic

Youth Explore Career Opportunities

The Exploring/Venturing Program provides exciting, high-adventure activities and one-on-one mentorship for youth interested in discovering their future. Whether you’re a local organization looking to strengthen the community or a youth – boys and girls, 14-20 years of age – wanting to uncover potential career possibilities, Exploring is a great place to start.

Congratulations new Eagle Scout Chad Baker

Jerry Chadwick “Chad” Baker, III, son of Jerry and Charity Baker of Covington Georgia, has earned the rank of Eagle Scout on September 24, 2016.  Chad, a senior at Walnut Grove High School, worked with the Monastery of the Visitation in Snellville Georgia for his Eagle Award project.