Ron Young’s Scoutmaster Inspired his Service
Ron Young grew up in Scouting and later enlisted in the United States Army....
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Danny Walden’s Appetite for Adventure
When I was ten years old, at my parents’ insistence, I joined Scouting. I loved...
Four Eagle Scouts over 60 Years
In the 1950’s, Troop 5 was a vibrant troop in the Garden Hills section...
Jim Borders’ Flag
This story was submitted by Jim Borders, an Eagle Scout and veteran. He is shipping...
Superintendent Pritz Learned his Lesson
Years before he became the superintendent of the Douglas County School District, Dr. Gordon...
Dave Moody Needed Scouting
As a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, Dave Moody needed Scouting. He didn’t realize...
Jed Chapin Remembers His Philmont Trek
Philmont Scout Ranch is one of the Boy Scouts of America’s premiere high adventure...
Hank Aaron was a Boy Scout
It’s opening day, and to celebrate, we’re sharing the story of a baseball legend....
The Atlanta Air Raid Drill
In 1943, at the height of World War II, the Georgia National Guard conducted...
John Pruitt Earned the Canoeing Merit Badge
Longtime Atlanta news anchor for WSB TV John Pruitt grew up in the Scouting...
Working at the Old Bert Adams Scout Camp
This story was submitted by Bob Higgins, a former staff member at the original...
Thomas Cole Remembers the Scout Law
Thomas Cole became an Eagle Scout in 1958, and has since earned the Distinguished...
Andrew Young Read His Boy Scout Handbook
As a boy, Andrew Young spent many hours reading the Boy Scout Handbook. He...
The Buffalo Soldiers Patrol
Boy Scout Troops are broken down into smaller groups of about 6-12 Scouts called...
An Overdue Presentation
On January 26th, several executive staff from the Atlanta Area Council including Jon Ingram,...
Arnold Tells How Scouting Saved His Life
Though some kids at his school made fun of Arnold Andrade for being involved,...