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Businesses help with Toys for Tots
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Staff Report
Updated: Jan 6, 2012, 2:49 AM
Published: Jan 6, 2012, 2:50 AM

Two local nonprofits, Sojourner Truth Observational Study Hometel and Unity Learning Network, gave toys to around 500 children this year through their participation in the Toys for Tots program.

Lillian Bittaye, director of Sojourner Truth Study, thanked all of the local business that helped the cause, including Beall's Clothing Outlet, AMC Theaters at Stonecrest Mall, Bell's Grocers, BJ's Warehouse, Captain D's, ClayBorne Fashions in Stone Mountain, The Life Church of Conyers, Cold Stone Creamery, Covington Boy Scouts, Donald Trimble Mortuary, DJ E. Cole, Dunkin Donuts, Golden Glide Skate Town, John Miles Chevrolet, Kohl's, the Krogers on U.S. Highway 278 and Salem Road, Little Caesar's Pizza, Living Stones Christian Ministry, Longhorn's Steakhouse, Lowe's, Middle Ridge Elementary School, New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, New Covenant Christian Ministries, Matthew's Casket Company, Sander's Repair Shop, Sam's Club, The Evan's Company, WGFS 1430 AM radio station and the Hyatt Place Hotel at Stonecrest Mall.

CRCT preparation
Sojourner Truth Study is also offering CRCT preparation online from 4 to 5 p.m. every weekday at letthechildrenlive.net. Those seeking help can click on the "News/Links" tab, then click on the "CRCT" link and then watch the class. For more information email Bittaye at letthechildrenlive@yahoo.ocm or call 770-572-8995.

The group also offers webcam tutoring services; people can register for the tutoring by filling out the registration form on the bottom of the website's home page.
Local senior living community Benton House receives multiple National Customer Satisfaction Awards
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Staff Report
Published: Mar 12, 2025, 2:37 PM

COVINGTON, Ga. — Benton House Senior Living announced Feb. 25 that it has received multiple Customer Experience Awards from Pinnacle Quality Insight. This recognizes Benton House as having outstanding performance in personal care, communication, activities, move-in process, individual needs, and it solidifies their position in the top echelon of care providers nationwide.

Sharon White, executive director of Benton House Senior Living, said that receiving the honor is validation of their mission. 

“We’re so proud to receive these awards,” White said. “It is especially meaningful because it is based on responses from our residents and families. When you combine this award with our Great Place to Work status it tells us we have a very special community.” 

“We’re excited to congratulate Benton House for their well-deserved achievement on earning the Customer Experience Award,” says Bud Meadows, Home Care Pulse (HCP)’s CEO.   “It’s wonderful to see the hard work that Benton House is putting in to provide high quality care—their effort isn’t going unnoticed. This award allows them to provide proof of quality to potential and new clients and caregivers.” 

Qualifying for the Pinnacle Customer Experience Award signifies that Benton House has consistently ranked within the top 15% of care providers across the nation over the past 12 months. This achievement underscores the business’s commitment to delivering exceptional experiences to residents and their families.

Throughout 2024, Benton House engaged residents and their families in monthly telephone interviews. These conversations included open-ended questions and ratings across various categories. Benton House used this feedback to drive continuous improvement in their care.

Benton House is a senior living community offering assisted living and memory care. To find out more about them, please call 770-788-6660 or visit www.bentonhouse.com.