Category: Case Studies

Wayne County Family Connection | Resources for Our Residents in Need
The Community Hub Wayne County Needed — Now Fully Digital.

Wayne County Family Connection already knew how to bring people together. They’d been doing it for years — connecting residents to resources, coordinating with local nonprofits and government agencies, and making sure that when someone needed help, there was somewhere to point them.

What they needed was a website that could do the same thing.

Not a brochure. Not a static page with a phone number. A real digital hub — dynamic, accessible, and built to reflect the living, breathing work they do every day in Wayne County.

Industry: Nonprofit / Community Resource Organization
Services: Website Design, Online Donations, Accessibility, Hosting & Maintenance
Partnership Length: 15 Years
The Challenge

Community resource organizations face a unique digital problem: their work changes constantly. Programs come and go. Events get added. New resources become available. An organization like Wayne County Family Connection can’t afford a website that goes stale.

At the same time, the people they serve aren’t always comfortable navigating complex websites. They need information fast — emergency resources, community programs, ways to get involved — and they need it to work on whatever device they’re holding.

The website had to be easy for staff to update and easy for residents to use. Those two things don’t always go together. FDM made them go together.

Key areas of focus:
- Creating an easy-to-navigate resource directory that residents can turn to in times of need
- Integrating a community calendar to keep Wayne County connected and informed
- Building in accessibility features so the site could serve every member of the community
The Solution

FDM built a community hub — not just a website. Every element of the design was built around one question: what does a Wayne County resident need, and how fast can they find it?
- A complete resource directory with emergency resources front and center. When someone is in crisis, they can’t afford to search. FDM organized the directory so the most critical resources are always within reach.
- An integrated community calendar. Events, programs, meetings — everything happening in and around Wayne County lives in one place, updated in real time.
- A live Facebook feed embedded on the homepage. The most current information shouldn’t live only on social media. FDM pulled it directly into the site, keeping content fresh without adding work for staff.
- Accessibility tools built in. Screen reader support, contrast options, keyboard navigation — because a community resource organization should be accessible to the entire community it serves.
The Community Hub

Wayne County Family Connection is the connective tissue of an entire county. They partner with nonprofits, local government, schools, and faith organizations to make sure no family falls through the cracks. Their executive director, Kristina DeLeGal, and her team are in the community every day — which means their website needs to keep up.

FDM’s website works the same way the organization does: as a digital center of gravity that pulls information together and makes it available to anyone who needs it, any time they need it. Whether a resident is looking for emergency resources at midnight or a community partner is planning an event, the site meets them where they are.
The Results

Wayne County Family Connection now has a digital presence as welcoming and resourceful as the work they do in person. Residents can find emergency help. They can donate. They can stay connected to what’s happening in their community. And they can do all of it from the same place, on any device.

That matters. Especially when it matters most.

Key outcomes include:
- Centralized resource hub making it easier for Wayne County residents to find help fast
- Accessible design ensuring the site serves every community member regardless of ability
- Active social media integration keeping content fresh without extra effort from staff
- Online donation functionality supporting the organization’s mission directly through the web
Visit Wayne County Family Connection’s Website

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Living Independence for Everyone |

L.I.F.E. – Living Independence for Everyone has been providing help and support to the disabled citizens of Southeast Georgia for well over twenty years. They needed a website and Forward Digital Marketing was recommended to them by another non-profit client. A Resource Directory is one of the special features that we built into their website as well as handicap-accessible features for the vision impaired. With multiple locations and varied services, a Custom Website is what they need. Depending on their staffing at any given time, we either train their staff how to update their website or we do it for them. Visit their website: www.lifecil.com
Greenview Farms | Herford Cows Perfected for Generations

Since 1860 the Harris family has farmed the same land and raised cattle. Multiple generations later, Greenview Farms saw the need to show their cattle to the world as they are very breed-specific. Forward Digital Marketing has been their sole website provider for a number of years. While it is important to update your website every few years to make sure you are running on the latest most efficient systems and your website works for all devices, it is imperative to have a web developer that can help you manage it and if you desire, teach you how to manage it. Their current website is a Custome Website that is fully responsive for all devices. FDM also provides email services to Greenview Farms to help them stay connected to their clients. Visit their website: www.greenviewfarms.net
Long County Recreation Department | Champions on the Field, Champions Online
A Championship Recreation Department Deserves a Championship Digital Presence.

In 2025, the Long County Recreation Department became GRPA 14U Baseball District and State Champions. Their 10U Live team won the GRPA Class C State Tournament. This is not a department that does things halfway.

Their website — a full-featured registration and communication hub for football, soccer, cheerleading, baseball, softball, flag football, cross country, and more — reflects that same standard.

FDM built it to match.

Industry: Government / Parks & Recreation
Services: Website Design, Online Registration System, Social Media Feed Integration, Hosting & Maintenance
Partnership Length: 15 Years
The Challenge

Running a full-slate recreation department means managing multiple sports, multiple age groups, and multiple seasons — while keeping parents informed, coaches equipped, and volunteers recruited. For Long County Rec, doing that without a real digital platform meant the administrative load fell on staff who could be spending that time on the field.

Families wanted to register online. Coaches needed easy access to athletic manuals and schedules. The department needed a platform that could handle everything — registration, announcements, event calendars — without requiring a full-time webmaster.

Key areas of focus:
- Providing a streamlined online registration system that handles multiple sports and age groups efficiently
- Building a sports program hub where families can find schedules, age requirements, and registration deadlines
- Creating a platform that highlights achievements and builds community pride around Long County recreation
The Solution

FDM built a sports-forward recreation website for Long County that gives families the modern registration experience they expect — and gives the department the communication tools they need to run programs at scale.
- Online registration that handles every sport and season. Families register from home, on their phones, on their schedule. The system handles multiple sports, age groups, and seasonal sign-up periods without requiring a call to the office.
- Individual sport program pages for every offering. Football, soccer, cheerleading, baseball, softball, flag football, cross country — each with age requirements, season dates, and registration information clearly organized.
- Facilities pages that help families find the right location. Practice sites and game venues across Long County are detailed so parents and coaches always know where to show up.
- Events calendar and announcement tools. Game schedules, registration deadlines, tryout dates — all organized in one place and easy to keep current as the season evolves.
A Championship Department Needs a Championship Website

The 2025 GRPA 14U Baseball State Championship. The GRPA Class C State Tournament win for the 10U Live team. These aren’t just accomplishments for the kids involved — they’re a reflection of the quality of a recreation department that takes its programs seriously.

FDM built a website that takes them just as seriously. From volunteer coach recruitment pages to championship celebration content, the site serves every aspect of what Long County Recreation does — and gives the community a place to see it.
The Results

Long County Recreation Department now has a professional digital home that matches their on-field performance. Families register easily. Coaches find what they need. And the department celebrates wins with a community that’s fully connected online.

Champions on the field. Champions online. That’s what we built.

Key outcomes include:
- Online registration reducing paperwork and improving sign-up rates for youth sports programs
- Comprehensive sport pages making every program accessible and visible to Long County families
- Achievement showcase building community pride and celebrating championship-level performance
- Events calendar keeping the community connected to everything happening in Long County rec
Visit Long County Recreation’s Website

Ready to Build Something That Lasts?

Whether you’re starting from scratch or inheriting a site that needs a serious update, FDM brings the same long-term thinking to every client we work with.

Start With a Free Online Visibility Audit

— we’ll show you exactly where your site stands and what to do next.

We Don’t Just Build Websites

We build lasting partnerships. Let’s chat today about any of your small business digital marketing needs! From Google Business Profiles to Email Marketing to Custom Websites, we are ready to work with you and tailor our services to your needs.

Start Your Partnership with FDM
Wayne Probate Court | Vital Records. Clear Access. Zero Confusion.
When Life’s Most Important Moments Need Clear Direction

People don’t visit the probate court when things are easy. They come for marriage licenses before a wedding, death certificates after a loss, and guardianship filings when a family is navigating something complicated. These are the moments that matter — and the last thing anyone needs in those moments is a confusing website.

Wayne County Probate Court understood that. When they came to FDM, they weren’t looking for a flashy redesign. They were looking for a website that could do its job quietly and well — so that every Wayne County resident who needed them could find them.

That’s exactly what we built.

Industry: Local Government
Services: Website Design, Document Management, Accessibility, Hosting & Maintenance
Partnership Length: 15 Years
The Challenge

A government office website has one job: help people find what they need quickly and without frustration. Forms, fees, contact information, office hours — it all needs to be immediately accessible, on every device, to residents of every age and every level of digital comfort.

For the probate court, that means handling a wide variety of services under one roof: birth and death certificates, marriage licenses, weapons carry permits, guardianship filings, estate documents. Each service comes with its own forms, its own fees, and its own process. Getting that organized in a way that felt clear — not overwhelming — was the design challenge at the center of this build.

Key areas of focus:
- Making critical services like vital records, marriage licenses, and weapons carry licenses instantly findable
- Providing downloadable forms and clear fee information to reduce unnecessary office visits
- Creating a professional, authoritative presence that builds public trust in county government
The Solution

FDM designed a clean, professional government website built around a single principle: citizens should never have to work hard to find basic information. From a rotating service carousel to downloadable forms and YouTube-embedded explainer videos, every detail was built with the public in mind.
- A rotating homepage carousel that puts every service front and center. Birth certificates, death certificates, marriage licenses, weapons carry permits, guardianships — visitors see exactly what the court does the moment they land on the page.
- A comprehensive forms and document library. Every downloadable form, fee schedule, and definition of terms is organized and immediately accessible. No more calling the office to ask what paperwork to bring.
- Staff and judge bios that humanize the office. Judge Hope S. Cunningham and every clerk are introduced and easily accessible with integrated phone and email contact buttons.
Serving Wayne County’s Most Important Moments

Probate court work touches the most significant paperwork of a person’s life — the documents that mark beginnings, endings, and the moments in between. FDM built this website to honor that weight. Every section is organized to reduce confusion and unnecessary back-and-forth, so staff can focus on the people standing at the counter instead of answering the same phone questions over and over.

The result is a website that serves residents before they ever walk through the door — and that continues to serve them even when the office is closed.
The Results

Wayne Probate Court now has a digital presence worthy of the office. Professional, well-organized, and built for the public — it delivers better service to residents while reducing the administrative burden on staff.

For a government office, that kind of efficiency isn’t just convenient. It’s the point.

Key outcomes include:
- Clear, service-focused homepage reducing confusion for residents seeking vital records and licenses
- Comprehensive downloadable forms library reducing unnecessary in-person inquiries
- Professional, trusted online presence representing Wayne County government with dignity
Visit the Wayne County Probate Court’s Website

Ready to Build Something That Lasts?

Whether you’re starting from scratch or inheriting a site that needs a serious update, FDM brings the same long-term thinking to every client we work with.

Start With a Free ADA Readiness Audit

— we’ll show you exactly where your site stands and what to do next.

We Don’t Just Build Websites

We build lasting partnerships. Let’s chat today about any of your small business digital marketing needs! From Google Business Profiles to Email Marketing to Custom Websites, we are ready to work with you and tailor our services to your needs.

Start Your Partnership with FDM
RD3 Georgia Cattle | Young Family Starting Dynamic Businesses

RD3 Georgia Cattle is a new and growing Farm and Forward Digital Marketing was thrilled to help them with their website! FDM worked with Shelby to create a simple One-page Layout Website that matched the Logo Shelby and Ridge had already created! FDM pulled the color scheme from the logo and got to work on the fully responsive website layout! We wanted to make sure the website represented the RD3 brand as well as showed off their adorable new calves! Once the design was completed Shelby was trained on how to maintain the website and keep the content updated! We love how this website turned out! Check out this Project! www.rd3gacattle.com
Night to Shine Waycross | A Tim Tebow Foundation Experience

Night to Shine – Waycross is a local non-profit representation of Tim Tebow’s Foundation, providing a “prom-like” experience for the disabled. They called us with their needs and Forward Digital Marketing jumped to help. While it is a once-a-year event, it still needs a website. This Custom Website has a registration system built in so that they focus their attention on the vent itself while all of the business part is automated online. We appreciate their commitment to help this special community feel extra loved! Visit their website: www.nighttoshinewaycross.com
Parker Insurance & Realty |

Parker Insurance & Realty has earned the distinction of being one of the most trustworthy real estate agencies, in its area! We at Forward Digital Marketing (FDM) have loved our long-time relationship with Parker Insurance & Realty, creating Parker Insurance & Realty’s website and Google Business Profile. Along with creating the website and Google Business Profile, FDM manages Parker Insurance & Realty’s Instagram and Facebook Business Page. FDM creates original content and graphics, as well as creates listing highlights of Parker’s every rotating selection of houses and properties for sale! We love seeing how this real-estate group provides a great service to the community and are happy to help them stay ever-present online! Visit their website: www.parker-realty.net/ Follow them on Instagram and Facebook @parkerrealtyjesupga: Facebook Instagram Check them out on Google
“Waynehelp” Resource Directory |

Waynehelp Resource Directory:
Family Connection uses its directory to provide resources to Wayne County residents about health and human service programs , organization, and non-profit agencies that serve residents of Wayne County. All of these programs and organization can submit their information to the website so that those in need can find everything they need in one place!
A Little About Wayne County Family Connection!
Georgia Family Connection is the only statewide network in the country dedicated to the health and well-being of families and communities. They empower communities in 159 counties to craft local solutions based on local decisions. Check our this project:
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Jesup Christians | Built for Growth and Adaptations

Walnut St. church of Christ in its efforts to spread the Word wanted a website. One of our early efforts in the website development industry, jesupuchristians.com has evolved into a method to spread the messages, link to podcasts and serve its members. Their website has gone through many phases over the years. It is important to update your website every few years to make sure you are running on the latest most efficient systems and your website works for all devices. This website is a Custom Website that is fully responsive for all devices. It contains a full membership module for private communications, calendars, archives and more. Visit their website: www.jesupchristians.com