A Lifelong Love of Baseball
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For A.G. Rhodes elder Marvin Wiggins, baseball has been a lifelong passion, from childhood trips to Yankee Stadium to playing the game himself for many years. Today, that love of the game is as strong as ever.
Thanks to Second Wind Dreams, Marvin’s family, the Atlanta Braves, and our team at A.G. Rhodes Atlanta, Marvin recently had a dream fulfilled with a trip to see the Braves play and some very special baseball memorabilia, including a Willie Mays-style glove.
We are so grateful for all those involved in making this unforgettable experience possible for Marvin, and to reporter Monique John at CBS Atlanta for sharing this beautiful story!
Watch the story below and click here to read it on CBS Atlanta's website.
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Residents Help Preserve Atlanta History in Documentary
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Several A.G. Rhodes residents and staff recently attended a screening of Bad Whiskey Blues at Atlanta's Tara Theatre. The short documentary revisits a 1951 tragedy in which more than 400 Atlantans were poisoned by illegally produced whiskey, claiming 38 lives.
A.G. Rhodes Atlanta residents Marilyn Washington and the late Robert Barnes were featured in the film, sharing firsthand accounts of the tragedy's impact on their community and helping preserve an important piece of Atlanta's history.
Click here to watch the film's trailer. A.G. Rhodes plans to host a screening at its Atlanta community once the film becomes available.
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A.G. Rhodes DeKalb is #1!
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| A.G. Rhodes DeKalb (formerly A.G. Rhodes Wesley Woods) has once again been ranked the No. 1 nursing home in Georgia in the 150+ certified beds category in Newsweek’s America’s Best Nursing Homes 2027 rankings.
This marks the seventh consecutive year earning this distinction, a testament to our dedicated care partners and their commitment to person-directed care and the elders we serve.
Congratulations to our entire DeKalb team!
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Finding Her Place at A.G. Rhodes
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| Employee Spotlight: Jamesia Hardeman, Business Office Assistant, A.G. Rhodes Atlanta
From Dietary Aide to Receptionist to Business Office Assistant, Jamesia Hardeman has found plenty of opportunities to grow since joining A.G. Rhodes Atlanta in 2021.
Along the way, she's gained new skills, built meaningful relationships with our elders and discovered a confidence she didn't know she had.
“You don’t have to stay in one area. You can grow with the community,” Jamesia says.
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Two Ways to Show Your Support for A.G. Rhodes
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A.G. Rhodes is in the running for two community recognitions, and we'd love your support. Help us earn a spot on the Best of Georgia 2026 list and the Best of Cobb 2027 ballot. You can vote and nominate once a day.
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| Vote for Best of Georgia by tomorrow (Saturday, Oct. 31):
Click here to and scroll down to the Transitional Care and Rehab Facilities subcategory to select A.G. Rhodes.
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| Nominate us for Best of Cobb by Nov. 6:
Click here and scroll down to find A.G. Rhodes under the "Health & Wellness → Nursing Homes" category. Your nomination will help us get on the ballot for voting in December.
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Happenings Around Our Homes
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There's always something happening at A.G. Rhodes! Check out some recent highlights from across our three communities, and follow us on social media to see more of the people, programs and activities that make A.G. Rhodes special.
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A Toast to 100+ Years: A.G. Rhodes Cobb honored its centenarians in recognition of National Centenarians Day, while A.G. Rhodes Atlanta celebrated Ms. Annie Moore's 107th birthday with a Paris-themed party.
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Celebrating Culinary Services: This month we celebrated Healthcare Food Service Workers Week and recognized the dedicated Culinary Services teams across our communities who work hard to offer a variety of menu options that reflect our elders’ preferences while making mealtimes an enjoyable part of each day.
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Planting Fall Color, Growing Friendships: Our longtime friends from Pine Tree Garden Club joined A.G. Rhodes DeKalb elders to plant fall annuals, continuing a cherished volunteer partnership that has brought joy to our community for years.
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Dressed Up for a Night to Remember: A few A.G. Rhodes Atlanta elders and care partners had a wonderful time at the recent Mayor’s Senior Ball, a special opportunity to get dressed up, enjoy time together and celebrate alongside older adults from across Atlanta.
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Coming Together for Breast Cancer Awareness: A.G. Rhodes elders and care partners showed their support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month through special activities and community events, including a 5K walk that brought care partners together for a great cause.
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Team Welcome & Accolades
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Welcome to our newest A.G. Rhodes Care Partners! See our latest staff updates HERE.
We know how wonderful the A.G. Rhodes community is. We want everyone to know! Kind words mean a great deal to our Care Partners. If you have some kind words you'd like to send a staff member, you can send them a Care Partner Praise HERE!
This is an amazing facility, top tier care and customer service...I would highly recommend this place for any family members in need a quality home care!
~ Lia D.
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Our condolences go out to the family and friends of residents who have recently passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
If you have a loved one who was an A.G. Rhodes elder and recently passed away, please email us at communications@agrhodes.org if you would like to include their name and link to the obituary in the next issue.
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