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Pictured l-r: Buchanan (ACREA President), Dr. Bill Sloan (GREA), Mary Alice Wilder (Toombs County), Johnny Smith (GREA), Marla Tomlin (Toombs County), Edna Shurley (Area 5 Director).
There was much to celebrate at the Appling County Retired Educators Association (ACREA) meeting on September 10. The meeting was called to order by ACREA President Patsy Buchannan. We remembered the tragic events of 9/11 before proceeding with our program.
Bailey Peck, Scholarship Recipient and Patsy Buchannan, ACREA President
ACREA was honored to recognize our 2025 Future Educator Scholarship recipient, Bailey Peck. Bailey will attend Valdosta State as an education major. Dr.Janet Goodman, Appling County Schools Superintendent (retired) was also recognized for her years of service in Appling County Schools and for her support of ACREA. Mrs. Jenean Twiggs was named Member Emeritus for her years of loyal service. Dr. Bill Sloan, outgoing Director of Georgia Retired Educators Association, was presented a certificate thanking him for his work in making GREA the strong organization it is today.
Dr. Sloan made remarks regarding the essential role that GREA plays in protecting TRS benefits. He reflected on the journey for GREA to become debt-free and financially healthy and thanked ACREA for its hard work to make that happen. Johnny Smith, incoming GREA Director, spoke to the strength of our Georgia Retirement System and insurance benefits. Thank you to Reverend Tommy Daniels and Woodlawn Baptist Church for hosting our meeting. Thank you to Sandra Smith for lending her musical talents. A very special thank you to Swain Funeral Home (Justin McLellan) for sponsoring our meal, bringing gifts, and sharing information on the importance of planning for your last wishes. Our next meeting is on October 8 at the Hospital Cafeteria.
