Month: January 2016

Georgia Public Library Service provides assistive technology to Worth County Library

January 15, 2016January 14, 2016 Sylvester Local

As a key component of the new model for Georgia’s provision of library services to the blind and others whose physical abilities require the use of books and magazines in audio format or braille, Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS) is supplying a suite of assistive technology devices to every public library system in the state….

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ABAC Enrollment Increases for Spring Term 2016

January 14, 2016January 14, 2016 Sylvester Local

TIFTON—When the spring semester began on Wednesday at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, the enrollment showed 3,172 students taking classes, marking the second largest spring term enrollment in the history of ABAC. Dressed for the chilly day, ABAC President David Bridges enjoyed seeing the faces of incoming freshmen as well as returning students in a walk…

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Respiratory Care Students Pinned in December Ceremony

January 14, 2016January 13, 2016 Sylvester Local

Twelve students were recognized during the December 10th Respiratory Care pinning ceremony held at Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC). These students completed two semesters of prerequisite coursework as well as four semesters of rigorous occupational coursework including a series of clinical rotations at local hospitals. This ceremony marked the first class of Respiratory Care graduates…

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Red Cross has urgent need for blood and platelet donations to prevent a winter shortage

January 14, 2016January 14, 2016 Sylvester Local

The American Red Cross has an urgent need for blood and platelet donations to prevent a shortage this winter. Busy holiday schedules in November and December contributed to about 1,700 fewer blood drives held across the country compared to the two previous months, which has resulted in about 50,000 fewer donations and reduced the blood…

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Local physician assistant urges women to take action and protect themselves from Cervical Cancer in January

January 14, 2016 Sylvester Local

ADEL – Approximately 12,000 American women will learn they have cervical cancer this year, and about 4,000 will die from an advanced form of the disease. January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, and Dannyelle Booth, PA-C with Cook Primary Care and Cook Family Wellness Center in Adel, is focused on educating women about the importance…

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INAUGURAL GEORGIA PUBLIC LIBRARY AWARDS HONOR LEE COUNTY LIBRARY, SCHAEFER AND ASH AS LIBRARY, LIBRARIAN AND CHAMPION OF THE YEAR

January 14, 2016January 13, 2016 Sylvester Local

ATLANTA — Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS) has announced the winners of the inaugural Georgia Public Library Awards, honoring the outstanding service and achievements of Georgia’s public libraries, librarians and library champions. “We’re so pleased to be able to recognize the work of those who help make our libraries exceptional,” said State Librarian Julie…

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Ty Ty student recognized for academic achievement at Thomas University

January 13, 2016 Sylvester Local

Leon E. Brunty, a Rehabilitation Studies major from Ty Ty, was named to the President’s List for Fall Semester 2015 at Thomas University. President’s List students attend TU full-time and have a GPA of 4.0. Thomas University, established in 1950, is a private not-for-profit university of about 1,100 students located in Thomasville, Georgia. TU awards…

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ABAC Named As a Top School for Veterans Third Straight Year

January 13, 2016January 13, 2016 Sylvester Local

TIFTON – For the third consecutive year, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College has been honored by a national publication which measures best practices in military and veterans’ education. Military Advanced Education & Transition (MAE&T) has awarded ABAC the designation of a Top School for the third consecutive year in its 2016 Guide to Colleges & Universities….

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FARM BUREAU ENCOURAGES FARM OWNERS TO APPLY FOR CENTENNIAL FARM AWARD

January 13, 2016January 8, 2016 Sylvester Local

Sylvester, Ga– Even though most Georgians are several generations removed from their family farm, many can trace their family history back to a farm and even still have relatives farming the family home place. The Worth County Farm Bureau encourages owners of farms continuously operating for 100 years or more to apply to be recognized…

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ABAC Salute to Veterans Highlights 2015 Accomplishments

January 8, 2016January 7, 2016 Sylvester Local

TIFTON—Always mindful of military veterans and their important role in protecting the freedom of citizens of the United States, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College went a step further in the calendar year 2015 by opening a Veteran Success Center and announcing plans to honor Tifton’s only Medal of Honor recipient. On April 23, ABAC President David…

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