On December 31, the Minister of Justice – Tea Tsulukiani congratulated the residents of the Jgali village and the surrounding areas the New Year 2018 by the grand opening ceremony of the community center.
The 51st community center was officially opened by the Minister Tea Tsulukiani and her child – Merico Kakulia, in the village of Jgali, located in Tsalenjikha municipality. The event was attended by a number of invited guests, including local residents and residents from nearby villages.
Five local residents are employed at the center. Jgali Community Center will serve up to 3 000 residents from this village and up to 7 000 ones from surrounding villages, such as Sachino, Medani, Mikava and Mukhuri.
The opening of the community center was a cause for celebration among the guests. Jgali Center was decorated with Christmas decorations, Christmas tree and special holiday lights. At midnight on New Year’s Eve 2018, a fireworks display was held in the village as part of the festivities. After the official part of the event ended, a concert was performed.
Tea Dzidzaria and Zviad Changelia were the first visitors to Jgali Community Center. They officially registered their marriage prior to the New Year and the Minister of Justice – Tea Tsulukiani attended the ceremony. With the opening of the community center, residents of Jgali and surrounding villages will have access not only to public services, but also to services provided by “Magti” and “Liberty Bank”. This will allow pensioners to receive their pensions without having to travel outside the village and young people will be able to make use of free wireless internet.
The Community Center is a prime example of successful collaboration between the public and private sectors that significantly saves time and money for local residents. Over 200 public and private services are available to residents of villages and towns through the center. The primary focus of the community centers of the Ministry of Justice is on meeting the needs of local residents.
Community centers provide a range of services, including simplified procedures, access to information technology and modern infrastructure. With the opening of Jgali Community Center, residents have access to services such as those offered by the Public Service Hall and the Ministry of Agriculture, as well as the Ministry of Education and Science’s services (e.g., school certificates).
Throughout Georgia, the centers operate in ten regional and 37 municipal areas. To date, 500 000 services have been delivered through 50 community centers located in various areas of Georgia. 2 000 events have taken place and 460 individuals have been employed by the organization.
In addition to Jgali, there are 50 other community centers currently operating in the following locations: Zeindari, Shashiani, Sartichala, Gomi, Ruisi, Chaladidi, Khevi, Manglisi, Koda, Poka, Nigoiti, Jvari, Shorapani, Kvareltskalsi, Mukhaestate, Geguti, Mejvriskhevi, Kachreti, Khidistavi, Nukriani, Korbouli, Goresha, Kazreti, Shilda, Orsantia, Kvemo Natanebi, Kabali, Lentekhi, Chakvi, Khreiti, Sadakhlo, Rukhi, Didi Jikhaishi, Martkopi, Iormuganlo, Arkhiloskalo, Tkviavi, Vale, Berdzenauli, Usakhelo, Kitskhi, Lajana, Baraleti, Kumurdo, Tsalka, Kokhnari, Bakuriani, Tbilisi (Gldani), Meore Sviri and Pasanauri.
