Who we are
We effectively provide prevention programs, interventions and/or resources, when appropriate to reduce substance use in youth. Contact USWHAT WE DO
In addition, underage drinking by those under the age of 21 is illegal, affects the developing brain, and can have devastating health, safety and legal consequences. Underage drinking and marijuana use among 9-20 year olds have been identified in DeKalb County, Upson County and Macon/Bibb County as issues affecting our community. Marijuana is a drug as well. It is psychoactive and considered the most abused drug in the United States.

VISION
The prevention of drugs and alcohol in our community is our vision by providing quality prevention programs and sustainable outcomes.
GOAL
Our goal is to reduce the early onset of Alcohol Use Among 9-20 year olds and to reduce the early onset of Marijuana Use Among 9-20 year olds.
COMPETENCIES
- Leadership
- Ethical Standards
- Integrity
- Knowledge
- Skills
- Personal Characteristics
- Family & Community Partnerships
MEET THE STAFF

Sandra Dean
Executive Director
Region 2 Project Coordinator

Tyrique Warren
Region 6 Project Coordinator
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Shannon Warren
Board Chairman

Valencia Paul
Co-Chairman

Kimberly Huston
Treasurer

Mary Salaam
Board Member

Tosha Warren
Board Member

Lynn Lge
Board Member

Caroline Richburg
Board Member

Sharon Lawton
Board Member
PARTNERS
Beyond The Bell is proud to have local partners in the community to help support our goal to educate our youth in the prevention of substance abuse. Learn more about these amazing organizations and programs.
Law enforcement agencies in each of our communities help support our goals and strategies to educate our youth in the prevention of substance abuse. Learn more.
DBHDD
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities—DBHDD has been an important partner in funding Beyond The Bell and building the DC Promise Coalition. Beyond The Bell first received funding for the now finished SPFSIG grant back in 2009 and is currently funded under the ASAPP (Alcohol Substance Abuse Prevention Project) grant, both of which utilize the Strategic Prevention Framework.
- Lincoln Park Community, Thomaston, GA
- Upson County Family Connection, Thomaston, GA
- The School Kids Club, Lithonia, GA
- The Conyers Housing Authority, Conyers, GA
- Marta, Lithonia, GA
- Law Enforcement Agency, DeKalb County
- Callen Boys and Girls Club, Savannah, GA
- Thomaston-Upson Chamber of Commerce
- The Pie Restaurant, Thomaston, GA
- DeKalb County Juvenile Court, DeKalb County, GA
- Rockdale County Sheriff Office, Rockdale County, GA
- Ephesians Deliverance Center, Thomaston, GA
- Upson County Health Department, Thomaston, GA
- WTOC TV, Savannah, GA
- Urban Hope, Savannah, GA
- Bar Card Training, Savannah, GA
- Chatham Educational Transition Center, Savannah, GA
- The Front Porch, Savannah, GA
- Youth Intercept, Savannah, GA
- Savannah Chamber of Commerce, Savannah, GA
- City of Conyers Police, Conyers, GA
- Rockdale Drug Free Coalition, Conyers, GA
- Training Institute for Responsible Vendors Inc., Atlanta, GA
- A.C. & Associates, Macon, GA
- Civic Center, Upson County
- Conyers-Rockdale Chamber of Commerce, Conyers, GA
- Rockdale Prevent Child Abuse, Conyers, GA
- CADCA (Community Anti-Drug Coalition of America), DeKalb County, GA
- Conyers Middle School, Conyers, GA
- Helping Hands Outreach, Conyers, GA
- Salem Middle School, DeKalb County, GA
- Eagles Ministries, Lithonia, GA
- Savannah Housing Authority, Savannah, GA
- Savannah Police Department (SPD), Savannah, GA
- Thomaston Police Department, Thomaston, GA
- Upson County Sheriff’s Department, Thomaston, GA
- Thomaston City Council, Thomaston, GA
- Thomaston-Upson School System, Thomaston, GA
- The Champion, DeKalb County, GA
- C.A.U.S.E, Rockdale County, GA
- Sherriff Department, DeKalb County, GA
- Redeem Fellowship Christian International, Savannah, GA
- Bibb County 21st Century Schools
- Greater Lizzieboro Baptist Church
- Congregational Baptist Church
- St. Peters Baptist Church
- Union Baptist Church
- Temple Beth Israel
CODE OF ETHICS

Beyond the Bell effectively provides prevention programs, interventions and/or resources when appropriate to reduce substance use in youth.
Upson County
310 N. Church Street, Suite B
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 938-1550opens phone dialer
Macon/Bibb County
3115 Vineville Ave
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 259-7566opens phone dialer