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Seminar on youth gun violence held Sunday at Ninth Grade Academy
On Sunday evening, July 21, a large group of youth and parents gathered at the Ninth Grade Academy for a seminar on gun violence among youth. This is something that has plagued Sumter County in recent months, as there has been a rash of shootings involving young people. The event was put on by an […] The post Seminar on youth gun violence held Sunday at Ninth Grade Academy appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
SGTC to offer CDL classes at Crisp County Center
Staff Reports South Georgia Technical College will be offering eight-week Commercial Truck Driving classes in Crisp County Fall Semester. Classes start August 15 and it is not too late to sign up. CDL classes are also available on the Americus campus. The Crisp County CDL classes will be held on SGTC’s new Commercial Truck […] The post SGTC to offer CDL classes at Crisp County Center appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
UWG alumna, leader appointed to Georgia Council for the Arts
An alumna and leader at the University of West Georgia has been appointed to the Georgia Council for the Arts, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced earlier this week. Brandy Barker ’08, currently serving as UWG’s chief creative officer and assistant vice president for University Advancement, is a practiced arts leader with dynamic career spanning both academia and the creative industry. With this appointment, she will support the cultivation and growth of vibrant, thriving Georgia communities through the arts.
West Central Georgia Community Action Council holds community information session
Press release by the Community Action Council On July 10th, The Executive Director, Patty Marie Stinson, along with staff from West Central Georgia Community Action Council, held a Community Information Session on the various services offered. West Central Georgia Community Action Council is a non-profit organization that has been awarded a grant to assist low-income […] The post West Central Georgia Community Action Council holds community information session appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
SGTC adds two new associate of applied science degree options
Staff Reports South Georgia Technical College continues to “Bridge the Gap” in workforce education by adding additional credentials students can utilize to meet individual and local labor-market needs, announced SGTC President Dr. John Watford. SGTC is adding the Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies and the Associate of Applied Science in Allied Health […] The post SGTC adds two new associate of applied science degree options appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Showers and storms will continue into the work week
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Into the night, chances of rain will steadily end. A few isolated showers cannot be ruled out, but most remain dry through Monday morning. Lows will fall toward the seasonable low to mid-70s. An upper-level trough to our north will keep rain chances elevated through Monday...
Houston County Alert: New Study Links Prenatal Diet to 22% Lower Autism Risk. Doctors Explain
In this article, The Medical Experts @ The Health Standard, share their expert insights on the findings and provide Georgia residents with evidence-based recommendations for protecting their health.Why This Matters to YouA new study has revealed that expectant mothers who stick to a healthy diet during pregnancy may reduce their child's risk of autism. These new findings, spanning two large cohorts in Norway and England, offer new insights into the potential impact of prenatal nutrition on child development. This makes it highly relevant for all expectant parents across America, including right here in Houston County, Georgia.What This Means for Your...
Board of Commissioners decide to advertise a one mill increase
The Sumter County Board of Commissioners met July 16th. A citizen addressed the board during citizens comments. “My name is Amy Adams, and I live in 193 Timberlane in Americus in Dixie Hills, and I wanted to talk about an issue that happened on 20, June. It was a Thursday and we were having a […] The post Board of Commissioners decide to advertise a one mill increase appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
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