Debris removal is still in progress and trucks, front end loaders, chainsaws, etc. still can be used.  Sign in at Adairsville Church of  God between  9 & 5 this week.

This past weekend was an incredible experience, with thousands of volunteers showing up to support the town of Adairsville. We know that we had over 2000 volunteers working in various capacities. Volunteers helped remove trees at an incredible rate. We know that we had 267 dump trucks filled and leave the affected area. That is absolutely incredible!

We will continue to do debris removal this week. Volunteers will continue to meet at Adairsville Church of God at 8:00 AM. Also, we will begin re-surveying the community to identify more specific and individual needs on houses that may not have insurance. As we move into a second phase of long-term recovery, please know that there will be a variety of needs that will arise. We will continue to keep people posted here to let them know what are various needs as we identify them . Once again thank you for all your help.

Please know that the “Body of Christ” honored Jesus in a special way this weekend. Also know that people from the outside said it was the best they had ever seen folks work together. When a national disaster relief organization says that this is the best they have ever seen and that they are going to write it up for a case study for Washington, that it is pretty impressive. It just goes to show what we can do when we work together under one name.

David Franklin

We have heard of a rumor going around that people will need to be per-registered to volunteer before they are allowed to help tomorrow. This is not true. If you would like to help with the disaster recovery in Adairsville, you will just need to show up at Adairsville Church of God tomorrow morning at 8:00 AM. When you arrive you will fill out some information, issued passes, be put into a group and then given instructions. We know that many of you all have filled out the “I want to volunteer” form on our site. THANK YOU so much for that. We have been able to look through all the forms and contact many of you about specific needs for tomorrow. If you didn’t get contacted, please show up tomorrow and you will be put on team. Thanks!

You can know donate online to help with the relief efforts in Adairsville, Ga. Any funds collected will be used to help the needs of families that have been affected by the Tornado. These funds will be collected through the Bartow Baptist Association and designated to the relief efforts. If you have any problems donating, you can call
770-607-0300 or email us at admin@bartowrecovery.org.

We are asking volunteers across our region to meet at 8:00 AM on Saturday, February 2nd at Adairsville Church of God located at 297 Old Dixie Hwy in Adairsville. This is above Adairsville right off of Hwy 41. If you go north on 41 from Adairsville you cannot miss the church, it is on the left.

We will be clearing debris and removing trees. This means we will have chainsaw work. If you have equipment or a good strong back to help remove debris, you are needed. Bring good gloves, write your name on the equipment you bring with a phone number. Wear warm clothing as it will be chilly tomorrow. Everyone will get their assignments at the meeting.

Thank you all for your help in this matter.

David Franklin

NOTE: Monetary donations can be sent to :
Bartow Baptist Association
P O Box 278
Cartersville Ga 30120
(Checks payable to Bartow Baptist Association) with a note designated for Bartow Disaster Relief.