Fourth Dimension

01/10/2026

GACA is leading the legislative efforts to pass language contained in SB 277 to revise the detinition of drugs, in the Georgia Code, to include alcohol and its derivatives.

The new definition will help to save lives, impact families and clinical providers. thus allowing tor the treatment of Alcohol use disorder as a stand alone diagnosis.

The Facts

• Currently, the definition of drugs under GA Code prevents licensed residential treatment centers, Intensive Outpatient Programs and Partial Hospitalization Programs from treating Alcohol Use Disorders as a stand-alone illness.

• Alcohol Use Disorder is the second leading cause of death by substance use disorders.

• The National Institute of Health, The National Institute on Drug Abuse, and the Center for Disease Control all define alcohol as a drug.

12/31/2025

12/06/2025

here is a prayer a friend shared with me

PRAYER

A man asked God: why does it feel like everything in my life is falling apart?

God responded: because I’m removing what you were never meant to carry. Some things break, so you won’t

The man cried out to God: then why does letting go feel like losing myself?

God said: because you attached your identity to what I was trying to use as a lesson. I’m giving you YOU back

The man begged: why do the people I love keep walking out of my life?

God stated: because I’m protecting you from hands that were never strong enough to hold what I’m building in you

The man replied: why does the silence feel louder than your voice God?

God answered: because silence is where you finally hear Me without the noise of your fears

Broken, the man said: God, when will things stop hurting?

God stated: when you stop confusing healing with punishment. I’m not hurting you, I’m pruning you

Finally, the man whispered: then when will I step into the life you promised?

God concluded with: the moment you realize the promise is already in motion and you were never waiting alone, I was always here

11/11/2025

Looking forward to showing our support. We’d love you to join us.

🧣 KEEPING OUR COMMUNITY WARM 🧤

We’re collecting thermals, socks, and gloves to help keep our community warm this winter! ❄️

All donations will be given out during our December 6th outreach on Washington Road.

🛒 You can help by:
• Purchasing any of these items and dropping them off at The Oak Church (4495 Columbia Rd, Martinez, GA 30907)
• Meeting with Dolly or Nicoll to drop off items
• Or purchasing directly from our Amazon Wish List - https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1I04ULRWPR1ZE?ref_=wl_share

Let’s come together and make sure no one faces the cold alone this season. ❤️

10/21/2025

If you run into these ladies give em BIG thank you. Dolly Neese Nicoll Gentry

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)– This month’s Giving Your Best winner is a peer support specialist who is on the front lines, helping people with addiction get resources, whether it’s NARCAN …