Entries by SOGA

Calling Knitters and Crocheters

Special Olympics Georgia is participating in 2012 Special Olympics USA Scarf Project.  We welcome your hand-made scarves which will be given out at Indoor Winter Games January 20, 2012. The scarves will be a symbol of unity, support, compassion and empowerment, as the Special Olympics athletes, coaches, families, volunteers and supporters wear them with pride […]

2011 World Games in Athens

Take a look at how our Georgia athletes medaled at the 2011 World Games in Athens: Georgia Athletes Overall Results

Duck Derby Winners Announced

Here is a list of the lucky duck winners in today’s Duck Derby at Six Flags White Water: First place: Tom Adrien won a Mandalay Bay Resort Package including a 3-night stay at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, 2 tickets to Disney’s The Lion King, 2 tickets to Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay Resort, […]

Tasting in Valdosta August 27

Valdostans: Come to  Titletown Tasting to benefit the athletes of Special Olympics Georgia August 27. The evening of light appetizers, spirits and mingling will be held from 7 p.m.-10 p.m. at The Loft — above City Market. Tickets are $35 per person for the third annual event. Click here for more information.  

Plan on Joe’s seafood June 16th

Join your area law enforcement as they serve up seafood at all five Georgia Joe’s Crab Shacks on Thursday, June 16th. Dine out for our athletes and help support your local officers as they wait on you! All tips received by the cops goes directly back to SOGA.  Click here for more information. Douglasville: 2868 […]

Summer Games 2011: Results

The results are in! Here’s how the  athletes did at the 2011 Special Olympics GA Summer Games at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. Congratulations to all our Special Olympics Georgia athletes! Aquatics 10 meter assisted 15 meter flotation 15 meter unassisted 15 meter walk 25 meter flotation 25 meter backstroke 25 meter breaststroke 25 meter […]

Handcuffed: Officers cuffed to treadmills June 4

Watch Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Department officers  while they are handcuffed to a moving treadmill for eight hours or until  their fundraising goal is reached June 4 at Wal-Mart.  And to encourage them to keep walking or running, make a donation to support the athletes of Special Olympics Georgia.  Wal-Mart is located at 3250 Sardis Church Road, Buford. The event, called […]

Be served by law enforcement at Joe’s June 16

  Join your area law enforcement as they serve up seafood at all five Georgia Joe’s Crab Shacks on Thursday, June 16th. Dine out for our athletes and help support your local officers as they wait on you! All tips received by the cops goes directly back to SOGA. Also print out this coupon to […]

Wednesday: Chili’s for a meal and for Special Olympics Georgia

Wednesday, May 25, Chili’s Restaurants in the metro area will give SOGA 10 percent back on anything you spend for lunch or dinner.  Each location has a takeout door — you can bring something home to your family AND help Special Olympics Georgia!  So treat yourself on Wednesday to a nice meal out BUT you must […]