Eagle Scout Kathryn Tarrer Discusses the Benefits of Scouting
“I would tell those young girls to dream big… be confident in themselves.” Kathryn...
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The Impact a Volunteer Can Make on Others
On October 20, 2020, the Atlanta Area Council hosted the Whitney M. Young Jr....
Scouting & Servant Leadership
Scouting is an essential experience in my life. Scouting taught me what it means...
A Dedicated Scouter’s Legacy of Being Prepared for Life
This story was submitted by Ronelle (“Ronnie”) Genser. Sandy’s Legacy My name is Ronelle...
How the Scouts Saved My Life From Cancer
This story was submitted by Scott Ward. A Scout saving someone’s life whether told...
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 made...
Scouting Helped Him Save a Friend’s Life
Jordan Mercure is a Scout from Marietta, Georgia. His story is an incredible example...
Dave Moody says, “Scouting is what helped me heal”
The Atlanta Area Council, Boy Scouts of America was proud to host the 6th...
How Scouting Taught this Scout to Lead by Serving
Nigel Walker grew up in a single parent household. His mom put him in...
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....
Troop 994’s One Hundredth Eagle Scout
Troop 994 in Woodstock Georgia hit a major milestone this October with over 100...
Sam Friedman Saved a Drowning Man
Every year the Boy Scouts of America presents around 100 Lifesaving or Meritorious Action Awards....
Rex Tillerson Speaks on the Values of Scouting
Rex Tillerson grew up as a Scout in Troop 20 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. His...
Scouts Remember 9/11 with a Field of Flags
This year, on the fifteenth anniversary, the fourth commemoration of the 9/11/2001 attacks was...
Jacob Murphey Still Uses His Scouting Skills
He may be a long way from his home in Marietta, but Jacob Murphey...
Kimani Selby Made Friends For Life
A Scout is Friendly, and many Scouts make their best friends through Scouting. Kimani Selby is...
Michael Sims Helps Explorers Find Their Way
For Michael Sims, Scouting was more than just a weekly meeting. “I grew up...
Alyson Snipes Found Her Passion
George and Alyson Snipes both found their dream jobs through Scouting. He is the...
Bill Swilley Does Many Good Turns
For the last 54 years, Bill Swilley has been doing more than one good turn...
Tom & Mike Deimler Climbed Inspiration Point
Tom Deimler, 84, is a former Professional Scouter and father of three adult sons:...