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4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 7:30 North Cobb: KSU Pantry Restock Come join us at Kennesaw State University and lend a helping hand as we unload the Midwest Food Bank truck and restock the KSU CARES Pantry. 7p Vinings Cumberland: Sack Pack - Lunches for Table on Delk Vinings Cumberland Rotarians invite the community to join them on the Second Thursdays of the month to assemble lunch sacks (chips, sandwiches, etc.) that are distributed the next day by The Table on Delk to children getting off the school bus in the immediate vicinity of Delk Road and Interstate 75. The Table on Delk is committed to serving individuals at risk of sex-trafficking. Part of that mission includes addressing critical needs of mostly women and their young families to decrease that risk, desperation, and food insecurity. The Sack Pack is held at Vinings UMC's basement space (near Old Vinings Inn). Sandwich Olympics may or may not be involved...iykyk. LOCATION: 3101 PAces Mill Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30339 Hosted by JEnnifer humphrey: 404-409-1348 | 9 | 10 |
11 | 12 12:15p Sandy Springs: Brad Raffensperger, Georgia Secretary of State
Guest This week we welcome our guest speaker, Brad Raffensperger, Georgia’s 29th Secretary of State. In this role, he oversees Georgia’s elections, business registrations, and professional licensing, bringing a unique blend of engineering, business ownership, and public service to the job. As Rotarians focused on integrity, community service, and economic development, we’ll benefit from his perspective on election security, entrepreneurship, and how the Secretary of State’s office supports a strong climate for businesses across Georgia. About the Speaker
Brad Raffensperger has served as Georgia’s Secretary of State since 2019, after previously representing District 50 in the Georgia House of Representatives and serving on the Johns Creek City Council. He is the CEO and owner of Tendon Systems, a specialty contracting and engineering firm with operations across multiple states, and holds a civil engineering degree and an MBA, combining technical expertise with real-world business leadership. 
| 13 | 14 | 15 6:30p North Fulton: Companion Club Meeting The Companion Club meets on the third Thursday of each month at Thrive (above Minnie Olivia Pizza) 44 Milton Avenue, Alpharetta, GA Questions: call Joseph Powell at (912) 662-2246 | 16 | 17 |
18 | 19 12:15p Buckhead: Rotary on the Road @ Scouting America
Guest Join us for Rotary on the Road, onsite at Scouting America. Take a tour and hear more about how the organization makes an impact in young adult's lives. Hear more about how Buckhead Rotary supports the organization. 1800 Circle 75 Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339 North Fulton: Classroom Cleaning at Children's Development Academy We plan to do a service project on MLK Day at Children's Development Academy. We will be sanitizing the classrooms to ensure a clean and healthy learning environment for both teachers and students. The time has not yet been determined - but will be updated as soon as we have that information. | 20 5p Newnan: Board Meeting Meeting will be held at: Strickland Debrow LLP
246 Bullsboro Drive, Suite A
Newnan, GA 30263 Contact Kim Debrow for more information. | 21 5p Newnan: Board Meeting Meeting will be held at: Strickland Debrow LLP
246 Bullsboro Drive, Suite A
Newnan, GA 30263 Contact Kim Debrow for more information. | 22 5p Newnan: Board Meeting Meeting will be held at: Strickland Debrow LLP
246 Bullsboro Drive, Suite A
Newnan, GA 30263 Contact Kim Debrow for more information. | 23 5p Newnan: Board Meeting Meeting will be held at: Strickland Debrow LLP
246 Bullsboro Drive, Suite A
Newnan, GA 30263 Contact Kim Debrow for more information. | 24 5p Newnan: Board Meeting Meeting will be held at: Strickland Debrow LLP
246 Bullsboro Drive, Suite A
Newnan, GA 30263 Contact Kim Debrow for more information. |
25 5p Newnan: Board Meeting Meeting will be held at: Strickland Debrow LLP
246 Bullsboro Drive, Suite A
Newnan, GA 30263 Contact Kim Debrow for more information. 3:30 North Cobb: Forever Fed Volunteers needed to hand out food with Forever Fed. Thank you! Location: Desktop Kennesaw, 3070 North Main Street, Kennesaw, GA 30101 | 26 12:15p Sandy Springs: Janssen Redcay, Police Officer III with the Sandy Springs Police Department
Guest This week we welcome our guest speaker, Janssen Redcay, Police Officer III with the Sandy Springs Police Department. Officer Redcay serves the community as a bike officer and ultra-distance cyclist, using multi-day solo rides of more than 1,000 miles to raise funds and awareness for Zoe International, a nonprofit working to end child trafficking. His commitment to both public safety and protecting vulnerable children reflects Rotary’s focus on supporting youth, promoting peace, and taking hands-on action to confront difficult issues like human trafficking.
About the Speaker
Officer Redcay is a veteran law enforcement officer who has served in both Sandy Springs, Georgia and Gilbert, Arizona, where he has seen the realities of human trafficking firsthand. A father of a young daughter, he has completed multiple self-funded, cross-country cycling treks—including 1,000+ mile routes from Austin to Sandy Springs and from Michigan to Georgia—to raise thousands of dollars for Zoe International’s programs that rescue and restore trafficked children around the world. Disclaimer: This summary was auto generated and may contain errors. 
5p Newnan: Board Meeting Meeting will be held at: Strickland Debrow LLP
246 Bullsboro Drive, Suite A
Newnan, GA 30263 Contact Kim Debrow for more information. | 27 5p Newnan: Board Meeting Meeting will be held at: Strickland Debrow LLP
246 Bullsboro Drive, Suite A
Newnan, GA 30263 Contact Kim Debrow for more information. | 28 | 29 | 30 7:15 Dunwoody: GENERAL MEETING: Dr. Joe Sutherland, Director of Emory Center for AI Learning
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Dr. Joe Sutherland is Director of Emory University's Center for AI Learning and a recognized leader in artificial intelligence, data science, and technology innovation. His career spans leadership roles at Amazon, Cisco, The White House under President Obama, and multiple successful startups—including AI firm Peachtree AI and fintech company Prattle, both acquired by larger firms.
Dr. Sutherland advises Fortune 500 companies including Goldman Sachs, Coca-Cola, and GlaxoSmithKline on technology strategy, and contributes to federal AI policy as principal investigator for NIST's U.S. Center for AI Standards and Innovation. He is the bestselling author of Analytics the Right Way (Wiley) and his research appears in top peer-reviewed journals including the American Political Science Review.
A Leadership Atlanta '26 member, Dr. Sutherland holds a PhD from Columbia University and a bachelor's from Washington University. He lives in Atlanta with his family. 2p Americus: GRSP Student Weekend: Leadership Weekend (Atlanta) The Rotary Club of Dunwoody, in partnership with the Rotary Clubs of Buckhead, Atlanta Metro, North Atlanta, Brookhaven, the Rotaract Club of Atlanta and the Georgia Rotary Student Program, is very excited about the upcoming
GRSP Leadership Weekend – scheduled January 30-February 1, 2026.
In the course of this weekend, GRSP Scholars will have an opportunity to explore ways they can make a difference in the world, build communication and teamwork skills, complete a community service project, and, of course, spend time having fun with their classmates
and our welcoming Rotarians!
Location: Dunwoody North Shallowford Annex
4470 North Shallowford Road
Atlanta, GA
6:30p Buckhead: Buckhead Rotary Night at the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra One of our most popular annual events is Rotary Night at the ASO, our annual concert and reception at the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. This year we have arranged our night to correspond with the Grand Opening of the new Goizueta Stage, and the concert will feature some of the ASO’s leading musicians in a chamber concert in this superb intimate space (only 150 seats). As in past years, this event will include a reception with open bar and hors d’oeuvres prior to the concert and great seats for the concert, for a discounted price of $75 per person. January 30 at 6:30 Reception in the new Loft Space, in the Woodruff Arts Center 8:00 Concert at the Goizueta Stage Link to purchase tickets: Purchase Tickets When you click the link, you’ll be taken to the ASO ticketing website, where you can log into your account or create one. Once you’ve logged in, you can choose your seats and you’ll see the special price. Program This wide-ranging program moves from Mozart's elegant and playful Sonata for Bassoon and Cello to the solemn glow of Wagner's "Feierliches Stück" and the intimate lyricism of Rossini's Une Larme. Bartók's Romanian Folk Dances bring a burst of earthy rhythm and vibrant folkloric color. The evening culminates with Janáček's spirited Mládí, a work alive with youthful energy and bold character. Don’t Wait! The deadline for purchasing tickets is January 23rd. We expect this event to sell out. Also, by purchasing your tickets early, you have first choice for seat location. If you have any problem with the link, or if you have questions, email Jimmy Paulk at James.Paulk@atlantasymphony.org .
| 31 2p Americus: GRSP Student Weekend: Leadership Weekend (Atlanta) The Rotary Club of Dunwoody, in partnership with the Rotary Clubs of Buckhead, Atlanta Metro, North Atlanta, Brookhaven, the Rotaract Club of Atlanta and the Georgia Rotary Student Program, is very excited about the upcoming
GRSP Leadership Weekend – scheduled January 30-February 1, 2026.
In the course of this weekend, GRSP Scholars will have an opportunity to explore ways they can make a difference in the world, build communication and teamwork skills, complete a community service project, and, of course, spend time having fun with their classmates
and our welcoming Rotarians!
Location: Dunwoody North Shallowford Annex
4470 North Shallowford Road
Atlanta, GA
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