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Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

An incredible day at the Northwest Georgia Young Marines grand opening event! Northwest Georgia Young Marines located in Villa Rica, Georgia received proclamations from both Hiram and Douglasville mayors, a commendation from Governor Brian P. Kemp, and held their ribbon cutting grand opening with assistance from two units - General Raymond G. Davis Metro Atlanta Young Marines and Southeast Tennessee Young Marines. They were also joined by honored guests and dedicated adult volunteers at the event. Welcome aboard Young Marines! #YoungMarines #YouthProgram #Leadership [As posted by Young Marines Headquarters on Facebook]

Official Charter Received

Northwest Georgia Young Marines received its official unit charter from Young Marines Headquarters on 11 May 2023. The new unit was started by United States Marine veteran, Sergeant Getzie Lamar of Douglasville, Georgia. Sgt. Lamar recruited her two eldest daughters, Mrs. Jasmine Longwell and Miss Jada Lamar, along with Mr. and Mrs. Maldonado as Adult Volunteers when she applied with their Start a Unit application. Encouraged and assisted by her former Marine Corps Staff Non-commissioned Officer in Charge (SNCOIC), Unit Commander James Roberts, Jr. (USMC, Retired) of Upstate Young Marines in Greenville, SC, who is also the South East Regiment (East) Regional Support Officer (RSO), Sgt. Lamar is excited about growing the new unit to great heights in the northwest Georgia region. NWGYM look forward to strengthening the lives of America's youth in Paulding County, GA, and beyond.

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