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Trump is back in the white house but there is much to do on a local level. 

Community Resilience, is committed to doing what it takes to bring neighborhoods together and build stronger more resilient communities to ensure prosperity for the next generation. 

Our target big launch is the end of January and it will take ALL OF US to re-enact this grand experiment of a self governing republic. If YOU are interested in the next phase of Community Resilience please email info@community-resilience.org to inquire about becoming part of the team.

If you are already a member we thank you and a detail of our 2025 goals, actions and benefits will be dropping in the next few weeks as we finalize our 2025 action plans. We thank you to those who have already joined for the preservation of our neighborhoods and communities. 

To unlock the full benefits of having your neighborhood connected to others, membership is required. This is the first step to building a stronger more resilient community to be able to support each other when we need it most. 

We are happy to be here in this time with you as we build a better tomorrow for the next generation.

• Promote self-reliance through substainable farming practices.
• Provide training programs on personal and community self-sufficiency.

January Garden Care in Northern Georgia: A Regenerative and Organic Approach to Stewardship

January Garden Care in Northern Georgia: A Regenerative and Organic Approach to Stewardship

As January settles over Northern Georgia, many gardens lay dormant, but this is far from a time for gardeners to pause. Instead, winter offers the opportunity to turn our focus inward and tend to the soil, plants, and systems that will nourish us throughout the year ahead. Our approach to garden care this month centers on stewardship—a mindset rooted in the belief that resources are not finite. While traditional sustainability emphasizes managing resources to avoid depletion, stewardship recognizes that as some resources grow scarce, humans possess the ingenuity and responsibility to regenerate and create new resources.

This regenerative mindset, grounded in care, respect, and wisdom, sees the land as an ecosystem that we actively shape, nurture, and renew. Let’s explore how we can care for our gardens this month through a regenerative, organic approach that emphasizes the role of traditional skills and human creativity in ensuring the health of the land.

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4. Wildlife Stewardship: Supporting the Web of Life

As gardeners, we are part of a broader ecosystem, and our role is to support, rather than disrupt, the intricate relationships between plants, animals, and soil.

• Wildlife Habitats: As the land rests, wildlife is often dependent on the shelter and food resources we provide. Rather than viewing wildlife as something to be controlled, see them as part of your garden’s regeneration process. Dead plant material and unkempt areas can be left undisturbed as havens for small mammals, birds, and beneficial insects. These creatures will help naturally regulate pests and contribute to the health of the garden ecosystem.

• Creating New Resources: Consider how the garden itself can offer sustenance. Adding bird feeders with organic seeds or creating small water features can support wintering wildlife. By intentionally providing for these creatures, you are directly contributing to a regenerative cycle where resources are not only sustained, but created anew for the benefit of all.

5. Planning for Spring: Designing a Regenerative Garden

The winter months offer ample time to plan for the upcoming growing season. In a regenerative approach, planning goes beyond choosing which plants to grow. It’s about creating an ecosystem that continually regenerates itself and provides long-term abundance.

• Polyculture and Biodiversity: Rather than focusing on monocultures, plan for a diverse garden where multiple species work together in harmony. The more diverse your garden, the more resilient it will be. Companion planting, which pairs plants that mutually benefit each other, is a perfect example of how diverse relationships foster a thriving ecosystem. For instance, planting marigolds with tomatoes helps deter pests like aphids, while the marigolds' roots release substances that protect the soil. Another example is growing beans alongside corn—the beans fix nitrogen in the soil, benefiting the corn, while the corn provides support for the bean vines. Companion planting not only nurtures plants but also regenerates the soil and promotes the interconnectedness of all living things.

• Rainwater Harvesting: Replenishing the Earth’s Resources: Water is one of our most vital resources, and in a regenerative garden, it’s seen as something to be carefully managed and returned to the earth. Instead of relying solely on external water sources, consider implementing a rainwater harvesting system to capture and store rainwater for later use in your garden. This practice mimics the natural water cycle, ensuring that you are working with, rather than depleting, the water resources around you. By collecting rainwater, you're creating a circular system where water is continually reused, and no resource is wasted.

6. Stewardship: A Dynamic, Generative Practice

The concept of stewardship is at the core of regenerative gardening. Unlike sustainability, which often focuses on maintaining the status quo, stewardship is about actively creating new resources, knowledge, and practices that allow us to regenerate the land. As we work to restore soil health, regenerate ecosystems, and build resilience, we honor the idea that humans are not passive stewards of a finite earth, but active participants in the creation of resources that will sustain future generations.

January is a time to reflect on this deeper practice of stewardship. Every seed you plant, every cut you make, every layer of mulch you spread is an opportunity to not just sustain your garden, but to nurture and regenerate it. As we move into the spring, let us remember that we are not merely caretakers of a finite resource. We are creators, regenerators, and stewards of a living, vibrant ecosystem.

 Trump and The Fourteenth Amendment

With so many sources it can be hard to not get swamped with information.  Here is a list of executive orders and actions that President Donald Trump signed on January 20, 2025. Discus with others, the pros & cons of these.  Do you believe these to be Constitutional?

• Revocation of Biden-era Policies: Trump signed orders to revoke nearly 80 executive actions from the Biden administration.
• National Emergency at the U.S.-Mexico Border: Declaring a national emergency at the southern border to enable the construction of physical barriers and military involvement in border security.
• Designation of Criminal Cartels as Terrorist Organizations: Orders to designate criminal cartels as terrorist organizations, which would allow for broader legal actions against them.
• End of Birthright Citizenship: Directives aimed at ending birthright citizenship for children born to parents without legal status in the U.S.
• Immigration Policies: 
• • Suspension of refugee resettlement for at least four months.
  • Orders to halt "catch and release", continue building the border wall, and restore the "Remain in Mexico" policy.
  • Directives to address immigration enforcement, including deploying military forces to the border.
• Pardons for January 6 Rioters: Trump issued pardons for approximately 1,500 individuals involved in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, including commutations for some high-profile cases.
• Withdrawal from International Agreements: 
• • Withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement.
  • Withdrawal from the World Health Organization.
• Energy and Environmental Policy: 
• • Declaration of a "national energy emergency" to cut regulations for energy production, including specific actions for Alaska.
  • Repeal of regulations aimed at electric vehicle promotion.
• Federal Workforce and Regulations: 
• • A freeze on federal hiring with exceptions for certain areas like national security.
  • A freeze on new federal regulations.
  • An order for federal employees to return to in-person work.
• Cultural and Social Policies: 
• • Actions to end diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in federal agencies.
  • Directives recognizing only two biological sexes for federal purposes.
• Economic Policies: 
• • A presidential memorandum to address inflation and the cost of living.
• Freedom of Speech and Government Censorship: Orders aimed at preventing government censorship and restoring freedom of speech.

• Strengthen local economies through the establishment of community-supported agriculture and local businesses.
• Encourage collaboration and neighboring communities for mutual benefit.

Manipulating Your Tax Dollars

The School Senior Tax Exemption Increase

In 2024, the People of Cherokee County voted in a special election and passed to increase the school senior homestead exemption tax with qualifications listed HERE. This Exemption was a campaign platform for Rep. Brad Thomas, District 21, also Cherokee County Delegation chair, and has already been a blessing to many seniors here in Cherokee County. 

So what’s the problem… 

• Offer educational programs on sustainable farming, community development, and personal growth.
• Develop partnerships with local schools and educational institutions.

“Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education.”

 Martin Luther King Jr.

LifeWise gives us an incredible opportunity to teach Biblical truth to children who may have never even seen a Bible and to instill true character in them.  Please spread the word to gain more support for LifeWise locally. They have been in Cartersville City school for a year, they are in the beginning stages in Cobb and Paulding Counties, and we could have students in a LifeWise class THIS SEMESTER in Cherokee county!

To obtain this goal, they are actively seeking funding, volunteers, teachers, and ambassadors.  To assist in any of these areas, click on the button below.  If you would like someone from the LifeWise board to present to your church, Sunday school class, community group, etc. please contact Len Nelms (lennelms@lifewise.org).

There are several schools who have already said yes to LifeWise and several churches agreeing to host classes, so all that is needed is funding and volunteers!  Keep praying for their success in Cherokee and follow updates on their Facebook page:  Lifewise Cherokee GA.

• Support spiritual growth through community activities and mentorship programs.
• Connect experienced individuals with those seking guidance and mentorship.

Prepare for Change

God is changing the course for all of America including our churches. For too long we have been on the wrong road heading toward spiritual degradation and corruption and away from God. Therefore, God has implemented His plan to save America which He started in 2016 with the first election of Donald Trump. But the Trump presidency was only part of the disruption that God is making. Along with the presidency starting in 2017, God was also starting other disruptions.

The following are disrupters and disruptions that began in the 2015 to 2017 timeframe. 

• Government – Donald Trump elected as president
• Media – ‘Q’ an anonymous online source began exposing government corruption and broadcasting a plan to drain the swamp
• Automotive – Elon Musk brings electric vehicles to forefront with new technologies
• Space – Elon Musk launches and lands Falcon 9 disrupting NASA, Boeing, and others in the defense industry
• Medical – Elon Musk launches Neuralink brain to computer interface for those with paralysis 
• AI – Elon Musk launches OpenAI to lead AI development as an open-source science
• Vaccines – R.F. Kennedy Jr. began campaigns for vaccine safety
• Petroleum – Tulsi Gabbard sponsors bill to stop dependence on fossil fuels by 2035
• Culture – JD Vance publishes “Hillbilly Elegy” claiming a shift of rural culture away from liberal politics and toward conservative representation
• Christian Church

•       Dutch Sheets starts his daily Give Him 15 and Appeal to Heaven engaging Christians in governmental leadership

•       2018 was the start of the North Georgia Revival in Dawsonville bring a new cleansing baptism to set people free

•       Oil starts flowing from a bible in a Dalton Georgia gift shop to bring a new form of ministry sending out Christians with anointing to heal the sick and pray for others

•       Mega church pastors began falling because of moral failures

•       A decline in church attendance as the percent of those never attending church surpasses those attending church weekly for the first time.

Notice how God is bringing them together now for this new season to create a new wine skin able to hold His new wine of righteousness and truth. We have been in God’s Kingdom school for the past 8 years, now it is time to arise as We the People of God to build His Kingdom come and see His will being done.

Win for the Country

FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 from our Food  

This is a huge win for the health of all!  Red dye was removed from our cosmetics and topical medications about 35 years ago because risk of cancer.  Presently, the red dye can be found in food, drinks, and medications.  Companies have until 2027 to reformulate their food products and 2028 to remove the red dye from medications.  If you want to read more about the history of red dye in our foods/mediations and understand the potential impacts to our health particularly our young children, please click on the link below.

Resilience Tip of the Week

Develop a Strong Network 

Caring, supportive people around you act as a protective factor during times of crisis. Community resilience is the ability to prepare for anticipated hazards, adapt to changing conditions, and withstand and recover rapidly from disruptions. Disaster preparedness—which includes prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery—is crucial to resilience.  Find your network of people in your neighborhood, church, and other like-minded groups.

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