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Back-to-School 2024: When does school start in metro Atlanta?
ATLANTA - As summer winds down, excitement fills the air in metro Atlanta as students prepare to return to school. The back-to-school dates vary across the region, with many districts welcoming students back in early August. For instance, Atlanta Public Schools, Barrow County Schools, and Clayton County Schools will all begin their academic year on Aug. 1. Other districts like Carrollton City Schools and Pike County Schools have set their start dates later, on Aug. 12. However, there are a few that go back the last week in July.
Amerigroup Hosts Annual Back-to-School Bash
AUSTELL — Amerigroup Georgia hosted its annual “Tools for School 2024” back-to-school celebration at the Riverside EpiCenter this week. The first day of school in the Cobb County School District is August 1. Students at the bash were given free backpacks and school supplies for the upcoming school year. On top of free school supplies,...
Free Application Week at GHC is July 22-26
Georgia Highlands College is waiving the $30 admissions application fee July 22-26, making it the perfect time for future students to apply for any upcoming semester. It’s also not too late to apply for fall semester and begin taking classes in August and October. GHC offers in-person, remote and hybrid classes to fit any schedule, including the new GHC@Night program that allows students to attend only one night per week,...
Georgia HS football’s top 10 all-time receiving leaders
ATLANTA (BVM) – The historical leaders in the Georgia high school football record books have established nearly unbreakable achievements, including the top 10 receiving yards leaders in state history. Here are the top 10 leaders for career receiving yards in Georgia high school football history, according to records maintained...
1K students receive new shoes, school supplies from Change Church
ATLANTA - On July 20, 2024, Change Church, in partnership with The Change Foundation and local businesses, hosted the 2nd Annual Change Mart, a back-to-school initiative aimed at providing free school supplies and new sneakers to children from kindergarten through 8th grade. The event, held at Change Church, was open to the public and welcomed both church members and non-members.
Georgia High School Football Media Day increases primer for 2024 season
The second-annual Georgia High School Football Media Day returns July 24-25 with two new locations and two full days of unprecedented access to the state’s top talent and programs. Kickoff to the 2024 season is right around the corner and after a successful inaugural event in 2023 that saw 85 teams participate, this year’s lineup includes a second day and flag football teams from across the state. Both days will run from 10 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 24 will take place in Atlanta at the Mechanical Trades Institute building, a state-of-the-art facility where players will be highlighted, promoted, and celebrated. In addition, there will be multiple trade unions in attendance with displays focused on welding, plumbing, and heating and air for players to learn through a hands-on experience about several career opportunities after they graduate high school.
Campus News: The Week of July 20
Niya Smith of Smyrna was named to Purchase College’s Dean’s list for the spring 2024 semester. Smith is studying dance.Desiree D’Moore of Kennesaw graduated from the University at Albany during the 180th commencement ceremonies. D’Moore earned a Master of Science in Physics.Malik Olayiwola of Mableton was named to the spring 2024 Dean’s list at Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey.The University of Tampa in Tampa, Florida named the following local students to the Dean’s list for the spring 2024 semester – Anna Miller of Acworth, a junior majoring in Forensic Science; Vashti Hobson of Mableton, a sophomore majoring...
Tech Receives ITA Academic Honors
THE FLATS – Georgia Tech women’s tennis was recognized academically by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association on Monday, as the organization announced five Yellow Jacket student-athletes were named ITA Scholar-Athletes. Additionally, the program was recognized with the ITA All-Academic Team Award for the fifth consecutive year. Representing Georgia Tech...
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