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Fourteen South Georgia Technical College students receive automotive scholarship established in memory of Erica Scannavino
Staff Reports Fourteen South Georgia Technical College students received the Erica Scannavino Scholarship for students enrolled in the Automotive Technology, Auto Collision and Repair Technology, and High-Performance Engines Motorsports programs. This is the second time this scholarship has been awarded by the SGTC Foundation and a total of 32 students have been recognized this year […] The post Fourteen South Georgia Technical College students receive automotive scholarship established in memory of Erica Scannavino appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Georgia lawmakers look to open jobs to more workers who need license to work
April Williams was eager to resume her nursing career when she applied this year with a Georgia agency for a license that is required for 30% of the American workforce. After initially forgetting to provide her graduate school transcript, the Byron resident resubmitted her paperwork several other times. However, after several weeks of waiting, she was ready to vent her frustration before a panel of state lawmakers tasked with investigating issues within the Secretary of State’s Division of Professional Licensing Boards.
Valerie Vie Replaces Judge Booted Off The Bench, After Nightclub Arrest
The Georgia Supreme Court removed Probate Judge Christina Peterson from her position. In the wake of Probate Judge Christina Peterson’s removal following her arrest outside an Atlanta nightclub, attorney Valerie Vie has stepped into the role of probate judge, reports the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Vie, who secured the Democratic primary in May, will serve the remainder of Peterson’s term until Jan. 1, 2025. This decision, made by the Judicial Qualifications Commission, cited “systemic incompetence” and found 12 of the 30 counts serious enough to warrant disciplinary action, BLACK ENTERPRISE previously covered.
The Georgia Chronicles: The Saga of The Georgia State Flag
The state flag of Georgia has undergone multiple transformations since its inception, each change reflecting the state’s shifting political and social landscape. The story of Georgia’s flag is one marked by controversy, public outcry, and legislative battles, culminating in two significant redesigns in the early 2000s. Early Designs.
Trump immunity ruling could shatter Georgia RICO case
The Supreme Court‘s ruling this week that presidents have some immunity from criminal prosecution came in response to arguments Donald Trump made about his case in Washington, D.C., but the decision could also dramatically affect the former president’s case in Georgia. The high court ruled that a lower court judge will have to sift through Trump’s federal election interference […]
Take Bulloch County Schools' CTAE survey by July 9
Bulloch County Schools is conducting an online survey through July 9, to better understand high school families' perceptions of its Career Technical & Agricultural Education (CTAE) programs. Bulloch County Schools has partnered with an education market research firm, Hanover Research, to conduct the survey. It will collect opinions and perceptions of parents and industry partners to guide district leaders in developing next steps for the Career Technical & Agricultural Education program's implementation within Bulloch. This information will help guide future decisions and improvements. The survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete. Bulloch County Schools will receive survey results from Hanover Research in aggregate form only, which means no personally identifiable information will be collected or reported. To participate in the survey, visit Bulloch County Schools' website at www.bullochschools.org/ctae and click on the survey link. "We look forward to hearing from high school families to help us best serve our school communities," said Bethany Gilliam, director of the school district's CTAE program.
Statesboro Food Bank moves to larger location
STATESBORO, Ga. (WSAV) – The Statesboro Food Bank reopened full services Wednesday, now working from their larger, newly constructed building. Their 6,500 square foot food storage has plenty of space for more than just pantry essentials. “It’s an enormous growth, as far as capacity,” said the executive director of the Statesboro Food Bank, Sheila Stewart-Leach. […]
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