Twiggs County school system will receive a $62,724 federal grant to help students say no to gangs, according to a legislative news release    The grant from the Department of Justice will develop a Gang Resistance and Education Training program for Twiggs elementary and middle school students.
 Known as G.R.E.A.T, it’s a violence prevention curriculum that helps students develop values and practice behaviors to help them avoid destructive activities. It will help pay for a summer program and activities afterschool.
“This funding will go a long way to help ensure that Twiggs County has the resources necessary to help prevent young people from getting involved in dangerous activities,” Sen. Isakson said.
“G.R.E.A.T is an important resource for Georgia’s youth and I’m pleased to see Twiggs County receive this funding which will help keep our communities safe,” Chambliss said.Source: www.macon.com August 2008