Paulding RCO - Recovery Community Organization

02/18/2026

We've been holding some exciting news! Paulding RCO will be receiving 2025 Community Impact Award 🏆 Recovery is real in Paulding County!! Whoop Hoo! Way to go team for the hard work, dedication, and creating space for those in or seeking recovery.

Drum roll, please…

We are thrilled to announce our 2025 Annual Award Winners! These businesses, organizations, and individuals are making a real impact in our community, and we are so excited to honor and recognize them. Check out the full list of winners and join us in celebrating their amazing contributions at our 65th Annual Awards Gala! ⭐

Buy tickets now:
https://members.pauldingchamber.org/events/details/65th-annual-awards-gala-24667

02/18/2026

Join the Georgia Council for Recovery on Wednesday 18 February at 12 PM for the Addiction Recovery General Assembly Virtual Town Hall

Major updates on legislation, projects, and peer recovery funding

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://bit.ly/4sxF7h5

02/17/2026

Join the Georgia Council for Recovery on Wednesday 18 February at 12 PM for the Addiction Recovery General Assembly Virtual Town Hall

Major updates on legislation, projects, and peer recovery funding

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://bit.ly/4sxF7h5

02/09/2026

🚨🚨Over $250 MILLION in Opioid Funds might be used for non addiction recovery programs

This is not what those opioid dollars are intended to be used for

The Georgia Recovery Community must unite and speak up - now

We need to send thousands of emails to our state legislators - now

It is imperative that you invite 20 people to click the link - now

🔥 Click the link for the pre drafted email: https://shorturl.at/gTtV3

The email will automatically go to your Senator and Representative

If you believe opioid settlement dollars should support people impacted by opioids now is the moment

Let’s show them that the Georgia Recovery Community is a Constituency of Consequence

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02/09/2026

🚨 HB 657 PASSES House of Representatives 🚨 The Georgia Council for Recovery endorsed HB 657 by Representative Leesa Hagan passes the House with a near unanimous vote

HB 658 will legally define an RCO to protect the integrity of community-based peer programs

Very thankful to Speaker Jon Burns, the General Assembly Working Group on Addiction and Recovery and, especially, Representative Hagan

Georgia Recovers In Communities

02/07/2026

Appropriations of “Big 5” and Kroger Opioid Settlement Funds Must Be Transparent, Inclusive, and Community Oriented

Full Statement: http://gc4recovery.org/gc4r-use-opioid-settlement-funds-must-go-to-victims/

02/05/2026

🚨Please share🚨

Join Paulding RCO
with the Georgia Recovery Community at the 2nd Annual West Georgia Rural Recovery Rally

7 March 2026 / 12 PM - 2 PM

Cedartown Performing Arts Center
205 East Avenue
Cedartown, GA

02/02/2026

🚨🚨🚨 Dont miss this!
Join the Georgia Council for Recovery on Wednesday 4 February at 12 PM for the Addiction Recovery General Assembly Virtual Town Hall

Major updates on legislation, projects, and peer recovery funding

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://bit.ly/4sxF7h5

TheSouthRecovers

02/02/2026

It’s that time of year for legislative recovery advocacy, stay informed. Every Wednesday 12-1pm.

01/30/2026

🌟🌈 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 🌈🌟

OUTREACH SIGN-UP

Do you want to make a difference in your community?
Join our Outreach Program and help us connect individuals and families to recovery support, resources, and hope. 💛

✅ Volunteer Opportunities:

🤝 Community Outreach & Engagement
📦 Resource Distribution
📣 Events

👥 We’re Looking For Volunteers Who Are:

✔️ Reliable & compassionate
✔️ Recovery-friendly and supportive
✔️ Ready to serve others with respect and kindness
✔️ Available weekly, bi-weekly, or as needed

🌟 WHY IT MATTERS:

Your time can help someone take the next step toward:
✨ Recovery • ✨ Stability • ✨ Employment • ✨ Reentry Success

💛 RECOVERY IS REAL — AND YOU CAN HELP! 💛

01/30/2026

🚨 IT’S RALLY TIME, WEST GEORGIA! 🚨

The Rural Recovery Rally for West Georgia is happening March 7th and we’re excited to announce that this year we’ll be in Cedartown, GA!

This is a day to come together in unity, hope, and community—celebrating recovery and the people who make it possible. 💛

If you’re interested in setting up a resource table or becoming a sponsor, we’d love to have you involved! All details are included below.

Let’s show our communities loud and proud that…
💥 RECOVERY IS REAL IN WEST GEORGIA!! 💥

🎤 Guest Speakers
❤️‍🩹 Recovery Speakers
🎵 DJ
🍔 Food
☑️ Resource Tables
🌟 And More!