Parents: What You need to know about ‘Juuls’ and Vaping

Parents: What You need to know about ‘Juuls’ and Vaping

Parents, have you ever heard of a Juul? Hint: It’s not the shiny little ornament in a necklace or bracelet. Juul is an increasingly popular device used in vaping, the act of inhaling aerosol (or what teens call “vapor”) from an electronic cigarette. It can be very...
Center Point Awards Scholarships at Honors Night

Center Point Awards Scholarships at Honors Night

Pictured: Anna McClendon, scholarship recipient, with her parents.   Several area students received $500 college scholarships during our recent 50th Anniversary Honors Night Celebration at First Baptist Church in Gainesville. The Margaret Braff Christian Service...
Nationwide rise in school shootings scaring our young students

Nationwide rise in school shootings scaring our young students

Story By Dr. Marshall Bruner.   I recently met with a student who is struggling with anxiety and did not want to attend school. The student feels safe when a parent is around and safest when all the family is at home. I wanted to tell the student, “You are safe...
David Smith Receives Jacobs Youth Service Award

David Smith Receives Jacobs Youth Service Award

Our Center Point family congratulates long-time Executive Director, David Smith, for receiving the John W. Jacobs Youth Service Award last week. This recognition is awarded each year by the Gainesville Kiwanis Club to a member of the community who shares their passion...

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