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Recognition, program updates, partner updates, and community moments from Down 7 Up 8.
Recognition
Rose Diggs named 2024 Smyrna Citizen of the Year
The Cobb Chambers Smyrna Area Council recognized Rose Diggs for her service to children and families through Down 7 Up 8.
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Event
Down 7 Up 8 Day at the 2026 Yaarab Shrine Circus
Families are invited to register for a community outing on May 9, 2026, at Jim R. Miller Park & Event Center in Marietta.
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Tutoring for Success reaches 50+ Georgia counties
Down 7 Up 8s tutoring program has supported students across Georgia with one-on-one academic help.
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Holiday Hearts 2025 registration closed
Holiday Hearts provides Christmas gifts, shoes, clothing, and pajamas for children and families during the holiday season.
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Trauma-Informed Parent Training held April 2026
Down 7 Up 8 supports foster and adoptive parents through training opportunities focused on care, trauma, and family support.
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Our New Look for 2022
A previous site update introduced a refreshed look and feel for Down 7 Up 8s digital presence.
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