Editor, Project Reach God’s Anointed New Generation Inc. and Executive Director Lavonia LeCounte give credit to God for inspiring them to host the annual back-to-school rally. The attendance was around 1,200.  A special thanks to all of the program participants, sponsors and booth participants.
This year’s rally was dedicated to the late Mrs. Mary Baggs of Riceboro and the late Evangelist Emily Brown of New York, both honorary members and supporters of Project Reach G.A.N.G.
Thanks to the following participants: Liberty County Board of Education member Verdell Jones, Shanice Addison, Fernon Wilkins Jr., Riceboro City Councilman Chris Stacy, Liberty County Sheriff Steve Sikes, Superintendent Dr. Judy Scherer, BoE Chairwoman Lily Baker, Liberty County Career Academy Administrator Dr. Tom Alexander, Rep. Al Williams, Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles Chairman (retired) Maj. Gen. James E. Donald, keynote speaker and Georgia State Teacher of the Year Jadum McCarthy and Bishop Julian A. Jones of the Higher Dimensions Deliverance Center.
Thanks to these sponsors:  SNF Chemtall, Liberty County Health Department Adolescent Health and Youth Department, Hinesville Area Arts Council, City of Riceboro, Liberty County Recreation Department, Liberty County Sheriff’s Office, Liberty County Road Department, Hawkins Electric Company, Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Leah Poole, Mark Floyd, Liberty County Blazers, Here’s a Little Something, Gifted Concepts, Mount Carmel Holiness Church, The Heritage Bank, Elaine Boggs Realty, WTOC-TV, WJCL-TV, Fellowship of Love Worship Center, Dr. Larry and Mary Murray, Georgia Power, Mary Watts, Lenton and Brianne Felton, ML Trucking, Foster Trader, the Coastal Courier, WGML 990 AM Bishop Raymond Napper, Liberty County EMS, G.A.N.G.’s Parent Association, Long County EZ Riders, Salina Salon, VIP Printing, Randolph Jones Hayride, Hinesville Ford, Robert Hawkins, St. James Community Center, Full Gospel Tabernacle COGIC, Mike Reed Chevrolet, JJ Tire World and Larry “Gator” Rivers, Coastal Electric Coop, Keep Liberty Beautiful and Lyman Hall Elementary School’s 3rd Infantry Division Support unit. 
Thanks to booth participants: Project Reach G.A.N.G., SNF Chemtall Inc., United Way, Liberty County Health Department, Bivins Lawn Services, Riceboro Fire Department, Ronald McDonald, Liberty County Sheriff’s Office, Ray of Hope, A Plus Tutoring Services, Rent-A-Center, Food Lion, Avon, Riceboro Church of God, Allstate Insurance, Salina Salon, MACE Drug Task force, KINDAS Entertainment Inflatables, Liberty County Blazers, Jones Hayride, Hinesville Area Arts Council, Keep Liberty Beautiful, Crossroad Chiropractic Wellness Center of Savannah, Jump and Jacks of Richmond Hill, Hospice of Savannah, Right From The Start, Helen Haven Advocacy for Children, Liberty County 4H, Fellowship of Love Worship Center, Liberty County Family Connection, City of Riceboro Rice Fest, GEO Vista Federal Credit Union, Hinesville Ford, Long County EZ Riders, Savannah Technical College, Liberty County Schools Career Academy, Judd’s Custom Creations, Front Riders Bike Club, Powerhouse of Deliverance Ministry, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Auto Super Center, New Day Outreach Ministry, H.A.L.S. Scholarship Program, Interstate Federal Credit Union, Liberty County Head Start Center and Georgia Highway Patrol Safety Unit.   
Thanks to entertainers, concert guests and concert supporters: Plain White Rapper, The Children of Polynesian Dancers, Larry “Gator” Rivers, Georgia Roll Over Car Demonstration Capt. Luther Hires, Tasha Cobb, F.O.C.U.S. of Charleston, S.C., Full Gospel Tabernacle Praise Team, Project Reach G.A.N.G., Paul Coppett Ministry, Hinesville Community Collaboration Choir, Elder Anthony Johnson, and Superintendent Timothy Cox City of Refuge Atlanta, Davida Screven, Karla Frazier, Channie Frazier, LaTonya Frazier, Charlotte Cliett, Jacqui Day, Dexter Day, Glenn Johnson, Malcolm LeCounte, Shannon LeCounte, Pastor Antione Shaw, Fanchon Powe, Kendra Powe, Catina Breland, Cristella Shuman, Eboine Frazier, Melissa Allen,  Alexis Allen, Chanice Richardson and Destiny LeCounte.

— Lavonia LeCounte
Project Reach God’s Anointed New Generation Executive Director