How the Scouts Saved My Life From Cancer
This story was submitted by Scott Ward. A Scout saving someone’s life whether told...
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Celebrating some of Atlanta’s African-American Leaders who got their start in Scouting.
As we celebrate Black History Month, we want to recognize the incredible triumphs so...
Ed Bastian Delta CEO | How to Be a Leader
On December 13, 2019, the Atlanta Area Council, Boy Scouts of America hosted its...
Eagle Scout Project Goes International
Cheran is a member of Troop 2000 in Johns Creek, Georgia and a junior...
Scouting Helped Him Save a Friend’s Life
Jordan Mercure is a Scout from Marietta, Georgia. His story is an incredible example...
How Spooky-Ree brought a family closer together
Spooky-Ree is a series of fall-themed camping weekends held in September and October at...
Dave Moody says, “Scouting is what helped me heal”
The Atlanta Area Council, Boy Scouts of America was proud to host the 6th...
Atlanta Welcomes the World… Again!
In 1996, the Atlanta Area Council Shoulder Patch bore the World Scout emblem and...
Faces of Summer Camp
We have had a great time this summer hosting over 6,800 Scouts at both...
How has your Scoutmaster impacted your life?
How has your Scoutmaster impacted your life? This is the question we asked Theo,...
How Scouting Taught this Scout to Lead by Serving
Nigel Walker grew up in a single parent household. His mom put him in...
Scouting in Smyrna Celebrates 95 Years!
Troop 1 from Silver Comet District celebrated their 95th year charted at Log Cabin...
Trey’s Journey to 138 Merit Badges
Trey is an Eagle Scout from Troop 1776, in the Foothills district, who has...
Verdery Roberson Celebrates 75th Anniversary of Becoming one of Georgia’s first African-American Eagle Scouts
It is no small feat to earn the prestigious award of Eagle Scout Rank....
Christel Jackson Committed to Scouting
“During that first year, my husband and I were Den Leaders, I didn’t quite...
Honoring Eagle Scout Ross Copenhaver
Earlier this year, Ross Copenhaver from Troop 379 asked his mother to write his...
Scouting can be Life Changing for Families with Special Needs
This post was submitted by Kelli Munkel, a mother of two Cub Scouts in...
Connor Earned the Medal of Merit for Saving his Mom
The Medal of Merit is one of the rarest awards in Scouting. Each year...
Eagle Scout Honored with Adams Award for Outstanding Service Project
On Saturday, June 9, 2018 the Atlanta Area Council recognized the 695 Eagle Scouts...
Troop 477 Celebrates Fifteen Batman Patrol Eagle Scouts
On May 1, 2018 Troop 477 gathered at Kingswood United Methodist Church for a...