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Summer Must-Read for Kids? Any Book
August 10 2010
By: Julianna Karr
Has your child cracked a book this summer? read more...
LSPA brings Stuart Little to life for children in CLCP summer reading program
July 19 2010
Children from Benjamin Harvey Hill and Lucy Morgan Homes pictured with Stuart Little
More than 20 children, who are participants in the Troup CLCP summer reading program at Benjamin Harvey Hill and Lucy Morgan Homes, were recently guests of the Lafayette Society for Performing Arts for the Lafayette Theater Company production of Stuart Little. read more...
Record participation highlights Lobbin’ for Literacy tennis tourney
June 23 2010
By: Dave Marler
Tennis tournament award winners
More than 130 tennis players, young and old, recently turned out to raise a racket for literacy by participating in the seventh annual Charlie Joseph’s CLCP Lobbin’ for Literacy Tennis Tournament. read more...
West Georgia Technical College Adult Education Students Celebrate End Of Quarter
June 17 2010
By: Dave Marler
'GED Party Winner': (l-r) CLCP board member - Lynn Holle, WGTC Instructor - Jewel Albright, Clayton Langford, CLCP board member - Tim Monroe
Students enrolled in the Adult Education program at West Georgia Technical College recently celebrated the end of spring quarter with a pizza party sponsored by Troup County Certified Literate Community Program. read more...
Raise a racket for literacy!
June 14 2010
By: Dave Marler
The seventh annual Charlie Joseph’s Lobbin for Literacy tennis tournament, to benefit Troup County Certified Literate Community Program, is scheduled for June 17-20, 2010 at the McCluskey Tennis Center. With competition for all ages and skill levels, the event provides tennis players with... read more...
One child’s birthday gifts benefit summer reading program
June 02 2010
By: Dave Marler
Chloe Harrell presents 217 books to Mama Jama to benefit the CLCP Summer Reading Program
For most little girls turning six years old, birthdays mean Barbie’s or teddy bears, ponies or a princess. Chloe Harrell, the daughter of Diane and John Harrell of LaGrange, is different from most six year olds. With a little help from her mother, Chloe has turned her birthday into an annual book drive to benefit Troup County CLCP. read more...
Orientation and Board Recruitment Session
April 05 2010
By: Dave Marler
Troup County CLCP recently held an orientation and board recruitment session to share information on their efforts to eliminate illiteracy in Troup County. Interested citizens, from all walks of life, attended the meeting to learn how they can become part of the Literacy Solution in Troup County. read more...
Study lounge named for literacy leader
March 05 2010
Courtesy of LaGrange College, By: Debby Durrence
Debbie Burdette created the character of Mama Jama 16 years ago to help teach Bible studies for her son’s Vacation Bible School at First Presbyterian Church. Since then, Mama Jama has become a beloved storyteller and champion for literacy.
One of the first floor study lounges in the Frank and Laura Lewis Library at LaGrange College was lively on Super Bowl Sunday as it was dedicated in honor of Troup County literacy advocate Debbie Burdette.
She is well known locally as storyteller Mama Jama, appearing to groups and on local access television, telling stories and promoting reading. She also is the executive director of the Troup County Certified Literate Community Program. read more...
She is well known locally as storyteller Mama Jama, appearing to groups and on local access television, telling stories and promoting reading. She also is the executive director of the Troup County Certified Literate Community Program. read more...
The Doctors Cure Spelling Ills, win 2nd championship
March 01 2010
LaGrange, GA
Bee Bouncer Carol Cain celebrates with The Doctors following their win Dr Jim Brennan, Dr. Mardi Schaufler and Dr. Tom Gore (l-r)
With an audience of more than 100 spellbound fans looking on, the team known as The Doctors prevailed over the Lifesavers from the LaGrange Pregnancy Center in the 12th annual Troup CLCP Spelling Bee to secure their 2nd championship. read more...
CLCP Spelling Bee set for February 22
January 27 2010
LaGrange, GA
Can you BEElieve it’s time for the 12th annual CLCP/ Corporate/ community Spelling Bee? This year’s contest will be held on Monday, February 22 at 7:00pm in the Callaway Center on the campus of West Georgia Technical College, 220 Fort Drive in LaGrange. read more...
Mama Jama brings holiday cheer to parade crowd
December 09 2009
by Dave Marler
Our second year parade float was filled not only with Christmas spirit, but also future and former high school and college graduates.
Surrounded by children wearing banners with their expected high school graduation date and future occupations, and riding a float decorated to support the parade theme, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” Mama Jama, the popular children’s storyteller, greeted hundreds of children of all ages gathered along read more...
3rd Grade Dictionary Project - 2009
November 04 2009
Third graders from Ethel Kight Elementary receive their dictionaries from Debbie Burdette with help from associates from Walmart Distribution Center, Ken and DL
Our very own Debbie Burdette has been busy, busy traveling Troup County handing out dictionaries to all third grade children. Beginning on October 6 at Cannon Street Elementary and finishing up on November 23 at West Point Elementary school, Debbie is delivering over 1,000 dictionaries to each and every elementary school. A special thank-you goes to Walmart Distribution center for underwriting the costs of the project. read more...
2009 Leggin’ It for Literacy Race Results
September 28 2009
2009 Overall Winners: Dr. Brett Bowie and Stacie Bulloch
The 2009 Leggin It for Literacy race results are in! Congratulations to the overall winners and age group winners. A special thank you to our Fun Run corporate sponsors: LaGrange Junior Woman's Club, Country's Barbecue, Emerson Network Power, Milliken & Company, Towne Fitness, Wal-Mart Distribution Center 6054, Kelsey Advertising & Design, InterfaceFLOR, Willis McKenzie LLP, LaGrange Grocery Company, Matt Orr State Farm Insurance, Abbott Jordan & Koon, JB Rentals, CB&T, Jerry & Cindy Fulks, Dairy Queen, J. Copeland Realty, LaGrange Banking Company, J.K. Boatwright & Co.,P.C., and Dr. George Childress read more...
Mama Jama spreads the good news about literacy
September 25 2009
LaGrange, GA
Mama Jama visits Loyd Presbyterian Church
Mama Jama, the popular children’s storyteller, recently visited Loyd Presbyterian Church to participate in Rally Day. During her visit, Mama Jama shared the good news about literacy and its importance in the Troup County community.
As a show of appreciation to Mama Jama, the Church contributed read more...
As a show of appreciation to Mama Jama, the Church contributed read more...
Leggin’ It for Literacy hits the streets
September 22 2009
LaGrange, GA
The ninth annual Leggin’ It for Literacy 5K Fun Run, presented by the LaGrange Junior Woman’s Club (LJWC) to benefit Troup County CLCP, is scheduled for Saturday, September 26 at 7:00pm in downtown LaGrange. read more...
2009 Leggin’ It for Literacy Race Route announced
August 17 2009
This year's Leggin' It for Literacy race route has changed from last year, but the start and finish will again be Country's Barbeque in downtown LaGrange. Check out this year's route: read more...
Troup CLCP Celebrates GED Graduates
July 12 2009
Debbie Burdette, Executive Director of Troup CLCP presents Christopher Scott Keller with award for High GED Test Score
Some recent GED graduates are proof that the dedicated efforts of Troup CLCP and its many partners are making a difference in the Troup County area. Chedbreka Dudley, Christopher Scott Keller and Matthew Osborn are just three of the more than 40 GED recipients who participated in the recent GED graduation ceremony at West Georgia Technical College. read more...
Sixth Annual Charlie Joseph’s Lobbin’ for Literacy Tennis Tournament - 2009 Results
July 02 2009
The sixth annual Charlie Joseph’s Lobbin’ for Literacy Tennis Tournament was HOT HOT HOT, but a lot of FUN FUN FUN. Despite the 90 degree weather, some of LaGrange’s finest tennis players were out on the court participating in some very competitive matches while supporting the Troup County CLCP. A list of winners and runners-up for each classification are listed read more...
CLCP sponsors end of quarter celebration for West Georgia Technical College Adult Education students
June 11 2009
CLCP Board members Dave Marler and Jane Carwell join student Mary Jim Pierce and Adult Education Instructor Jewel Albright in reviewing Pierce’s successful GED test results
More than 40 students enrolled in the Adult Education program at West Georgia Technical College recently celebrated the end of spring quarter with a pizza party and award ceremony. Troup County Certified Literate Community Program sponsored the event as a sign of appreciation for the work students are doing towards earning their GED. read more...
6th Annual Charlie Joseph’s Lobbin’ it for Literacy
May 28 2009
The sixth annual Charlie Joseph's Lobbin' it for Literacy tennis tournament is scheduled for June 19-21 at the McCluskey Tennis Center. With competition for all ages and skill levels, the event provides tennis players with an excellent opportunity to... read more...
2nd Annual RIDING FOR READING
May 27 2009
Literacy Volunteers Troup County will be hosting their second annual Motorcycle Ride... read more...
Summer Reading Program
May 25 2009
Mama Jama to appear at the Summer Reading Program this summer! read more...
Troup CLCP Board Members attend CLCP Retreat
March 25 2009
By: Dave Marler
CLCP Board Members Charlotte Anderson, Mary Edmondson and Dave Marler attended the recent CLCP retreat held at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, GA. Workshops focusing on recruiting volunteers, effective methods in public relations and marketing, and utilizing online resources were just a few of the sessions presented at the retreat. read more...