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'An Honor': Harrison Senior Appointed to Naval Academy
KENNESAW — One January morning before school, Noah Praser’s phone rang. On the other line was Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Cassville, calling to tell him he’d been appointed to the elite United States Naval Academy. “It was out of the blue,” Praser said. “The whole thing is a waiting game, so when you actually get the call it’s very overwhelming and exciting.” ...
New team, same results. North Oconee girls golf wins fourth straight state title
When North Oconee High School girls' golf team won its fourth consecutive state title on Monday, it was the Titans’ first championship without a senior playing in the top three spots. That goal put a lot of pressure on the team’s underclassmen—pressure that head coach Rob Melton has been...
Oconee promotes Anne Poss to principal at Oconee middle school
The Oconee County Board of Education recently approved Anne Poss as the next principal of Oconee County Middle School. Poss, who was the assistant principal at the school, replaces Matt Stephens, who is now principal at Oconee County High School. “With nearly two decades of experience as both an administrator...
Explore OFTC from Home: New Virtual Tours and Maps Enhance Local Campus Accessibility
Oconee Fall Line Technical College (OFTC) has added a new web feature that enables students and visitors to virtually explore its campus facilities. This tool is available on the OFTC website and provides detailed views of the college's campuses, including Dublin and Sandersville. It is designed for easy use on both desktop and mobile devices.
'Walking on cloud nine.' Aquinas girls soccer earns second-straight GHSA state title
For the second year in a row, Aquinas girls soccer finishes at the top of the mountain. The Fightin’ Irish successfully defended their Georgia High School Association Class A D-II state championship, knocking off Lake Oconee Academy 2-1. “We’ve got some really talented girls,” Aquinas coach Sean Brandes said after the win. “Coaching staff...
Harrison NJROTC Student Awarded 2024 Joseph C. Gilliam Award
In a surprise announcement, Harrison High School senior Noah Praser learned he had earned the Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Joseph C. Gilliam Academic Achievement Award for area 9. Praser, who serves as the unit’s executive officer, is the first cadet from the North Cobb-Harrison NJROTC program to receive the elite scholarship. Last year, a student from Hillgrove High School won the 2023 Joseph C. Gilliam Academic Achievement Award. ...
Local Students Invited to OFTC's One-Stop Enrollment Day on May 2, 2024
Oconee Fall Line Technical College (OFTC) plans to host a One-Stop Enrollment Day on Thursday, May 2, 2024. This event, taking place before the start of the Summer 2024 Semester classes on May 20, will be held at the college's Sandersville, Dublin, and Louisville locations from 8AM to 7PM. The goal is to help prospective students with their enrollment for the summer semester and inform them about financial aid.
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