Resource Information for Folks
GED Classes Lanier County In-person provided by Adult Education Program of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. Tuesday and Thursdays, 9:00am-1:00pm and 4:00-8:00pm. The Threatte Center, 209 US Highway-221, Lakeland. Information: 229-333-2123 or www.wiregrass.edu/adulted/. Information: 229-333-2123 or www.wiregrass.edu/adulted/.
Host families Needed for English speaking international students ages 15-18 on J1 Visas and immersion in U.S. lifestyle International Student Exchange. For more information: Area Representative Natalie at 910-547-7087. Online: www.iseusa.org/.
Foster Parents Needed in Lanier County. Call 877-210-KIDS
General Housing Energy Assistance (under 65) as funding available. Begins May 1, 5am. Schedule appointments: coastalplain.caseheduler.com/ or 229-472-6331.
Your Library Card in Your Pocket. Information: sgrl.org/ or 229-333-0086.
Free Line Dance Class every month on 2nd and 4th Saturdays. Nashville VFW, 801 Tifton Hwy. 125. 7:00-7:45pm. Information: 229-455-2267.
Coastal Plains Charter High School has 16 locations across the south Georgia region offering a full range of high school courses in a convenient, flexible, self-paced format. All classes are held in the evening so students can work during the day and attend school at night. Tuition is 100% FREE for traditional students who enroll with Coastal Plains full time.
https://www.coastalplainshighschool.org/
65+ & Homebound Citizen Housing Energy Assistance begins April 10th. Schedule appointments: coastalplain.caseheduler.com/ or 229-472-6331.
Lanier County Health Department. Offers services such as well checks, immunizations, and environmental services to anyone who lives, works, or plays in Lanier County.
53 West Murrell Ave., Lakeland. 229-482-3294. Fax: 229-482-2006. WIC Call Center: 1-888-388-2370. https://southhealthdistrict.com/county-health-departments/lanier-county-health-department/.
Campaign Signs Pick-up. Signs found in highway right-of-way have been moved to DOT, 217 East Highway 37, Lakeland, for pick-up.
Georgia Department of Human Services To speak with someone about becoming a foster or adoptive parent contact the foster care and adoption recruitment intake line at 1-877-210-KIDS (5437) or go on-line to: https://dfcs.georgia.gov/services/adoption
Place of Grace Soup Kitchen, Bethel Church Ministries, 375 W. Highway 37, Lakeland. Every Saturday from 11:00am-2:00pm.
GED Classes On-line. Information: 229-333-2123 or www.wiregrass.edu/adulted/
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