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‘I will basically owe an extra $10,000 next year’: Students worry about paying tuition after need-based program canceled
MACON, Ga. — The Student Access Loan (SAL) program was set up in 2012 by the Georgia Student Finance Authority (GSFA). The program gave need-based loans to college students, according to the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts (DOAA). SAL is financed mostly by state-appropriated funds. Since its creation,...
Mercer University in Macon Hosts AI Ethics Day Camp for Middle Schoolers
In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming as ubiquitous as smartphones, Macon's Mercer University recently ran a day camp that aims to boldly educate middle schoolers on the responsible use of AI technology. The day camp, reported on by GPB, immersed kids in activities designed to not just navigate but also critically engage with the ethics of AI.
Fire Department to Welcome Newest Graduates
On Tuesday, July 2, 2024, the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department will hold a Graduation Ceremony for 15 new recruits. The ceremony will take place at 10:00 a.m. at Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) Building H -Auditorium (3300 Macon Tech Drive). It will be live-streamed on the Macon-Bibb Fire Department Facebook page.
Grant funding aims to increase Middle Georgia State University students’ leadership skills
MACON, Ga. (WPGA) - Middle Georgia State University was awarded thousands of dollars to form a better way to engage students with leadership and character development skills, providing them with even more tools to be successful. It’s called the Leadership and Character Development program at the university. It was made...
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