Pineland is located near LaGrange in Troup County. This beautiful home for boys is located on twenty four hundred acres of farm and timber land. This is more than enough room to allow boys to mature as they observe nature at its finest. The boys are engaged in camping, hiking, biking, swimming, fishing and gardening. […]
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MountainView, in north Georgia near the city of Chatsworth in Murray County, is the most recent addition to the Youth Homes family. It is known for its spectacular view of Fort Mountain. Murray Countians have embraced the residents of MountainView. The support of the community has not just been in the big things, but in
Herrington Homestead is located in Emanuel County near the community of Nunez. The Homestead, once the farm and home of the Herrington family, now provides boys and girls with a stable home life such as the Herrington’s enjoyed. The boys and girls at Herrington Homestead have been assimilated into the schools, churches and community life
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There is no place like home, and Cherokee Estate is no exception. It is located in Whitfield County, just a few miles north east of Dalton. The Estate is situated on plush rolling pastures and meadows. The beautiful setting is a perfect place for girls to find the caring and loving atmosphere they so deserve. For
Our oldest facility is Georgia Sheriffs’ Boys Ranch located near Hahira in Lowndes County. It is the perfect setting for boys and girls to experience the outdoor life of South Georgia. Over four hundred acres and five cottages offer children plenty of room to grow into well-rounded, productive young adults. The Ranch has a long history of providing quality care
I have been a resident at the Boys Ranch for eight years. I remember just like it was yesterday. I was a fourteen-year old boy facing several challenges in life. I remember just lying in bed my first night there thinking about where my life was headed and the hardships I had been through. I
My name is Karen. I am 17 years old and live at Cherokee Estate. If I had to talk about Cherokee and how it has helped me, I would not be able to explain everything in a short speech like this. First of all, I want to thank God for the opportunity to be at Cherokee Estate.
First, I want to thank Mr. Wayne for showing us boys how to become men. I want to thank him for being a mentor and father figure for all the boys that come into Pineland. I want to thank the sheriffs for all they have done and continue to do for us which allows us to go places
My life at Herrington Homestead has been my biggest blessing! I have experienced amazing things while living here that I would not have had the opportunity to if I had lived elsewhere. Growing up with five siblings and a single mother was very hard. I never had the chance to go out to eat, go shopping,
As a symbol of recognition for making great strides in a challenging time, the staff of the Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes nominate a resident from each of their campuses. These young people have overcome their personal battles and even developed into being role models for others. The staff members note that being selected as “Youth of
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