Breakthrough T1D Georgia Community Groups

Newly diagnosed? Been doing this for years? Hit a rough patch? Or just want to meet other families with T1D in your area? Whatever your situation, join us for some informal conversation at a Community Group event. All are welcome – T1D adults, parents, children, teens, and other family members!

GA/SC Adults, Teens & Kids with T1D

Serving: Georgia and South Carolina

Contact: Lindsey Hemmings | Living with T1D 22 years

404-729-1372  lhemmings@BreakthroughT1D.org

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Alpharetta/Johns Creek

Serving:  Alpharetta, Duluth, Norcross, Johns Creek, Milton, East Rowell, Cumming.

Leader: Eloise Lamons – 770-331-0165 eml818@bellsouth.net

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Augusta/CSRA
Serving:  Augusta, Richmond County, Columbia County, Lincoln County and McDuffie County, South Carolina (Aiken County, McCormick County and Edgefield County)

• Alice Dorn
  alicemillerdorn@gmail.com
• Facebook: CSRA T1D Family Network

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Columbus
Serving:  Greater Columbus Area

**Open community group leader position**

Contact Breakthrough T1D Georgia: 404.420.5990 or georgia@BreakthroughT1D.org

Facebook: Columbus, GA Type 1 Diabetes Connection

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Dallas/Douglasville/West Georgia

Serving: West Cobb, Douglasville, Dallas, Carrolton
Leader:  Ashley Young  ashleycyoung83@gmail.com

Facebook:  West Georgia Type 1 Diabetes Support Group

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Dublin

Serving: Laurens County, Treutlen County, Montgomery County, Wheeler County, and surrounding areas

Leader: Jennifer Tuvell 478-456-3791   jennifertuvell@gmail.com

Facebook: Laurens County GA and Surrounding Area Type 1 Diabetes Support Group

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East Cobb/Marietta/Kennesaw

Serving: East Cobb, Marietta, Kennesaw, Roswell areas

Leader: Katie Johnson – 770-633-2800 Kaj1127@gmail.com

Facebook: East Cobb, Marietta & Kennesaw Type 1 Diabetes Families

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Gwinnett County Support Group

Serving: Gwinnett, Atlanta, and surrounding areas

Leader: Caroline Williams cfwilliams724@gmail.com

Facebook: Gwinnett County T1D Support Group

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 Middle Georgia/Macon/Warner Robins

Serving:  Warner Robins, Centerville, Byron, Forsyth, Thomaston, Fort Valley

Leader: Belinda C. Enamorado – 678-891-8196 benamorado@yahoo.com

Facebook: GA Type 1 Diabetes Support Group

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North Georgia

Serving: Gainesville, North GA

Leader: Megan Vorees megan.edge@gmail.com

Facebook: NEGA Type 1 Families

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South Georgia
Serving:  Valdosta, Tifton, and surrounding areas

**Open community group leader position**

Contact Breakthrough T1D Georgia at 404.420.5990 or georgia@BreakthroughT1D.org

Facebook: South Georgia Type 1 Diabetes Support Group

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Northeast Georgia
Serving: Athens, Gainesville, Winder areas

Serving:  Valdosta, Tifton, and surrounding areas

**Open community group leader position**

Contact Breakthrough T1D Georgia – 404-420-5990 or georgia@BreakthroughT1D.org

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Rome

Serving: Rome, Cartersville, Rockmart, Cedartown

Leader: Katelyn Hill  katelyn.hill624@gmail.com

Facebook: Rome, GA Type 1 Diabetes Community

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Sandy Springs/Buckhead/Brookhaven
Serving:  Brookhaven, Buckhead, Sandy Springs, Chamblee, and Dunwoody

• Mary Beth Verlander
  917-741-1917
  marybethav@yahoo.com

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South Cobb/Vinings

Serving:  Smyrna, Vinings, Mableton, Austell

Leader: Michele Evans micheleleighevans@gmail.com

Facebook: T1D Family Support Group South Cobb / Vinings

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Savannah

Serving: South GA Savannah area

Leader: De’Anna Dudley deannadudley001@gmail.com

 

Coming soon! Community Groups in your area:

• Athens
• Gwinnett
• North Metro Atl/Forsyth/Cherokee/Hall
• South Metro Atl/Peachtree City/ McDonough
• West GA/LaGrange/Carrollton

If you are in these areas and would like to connect to a group that is forming, please contact Lindsey Hemmings at LHemmings@BreakthroughT1D.org.