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Area residents graduate from Georgia Southwestern State University

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The following area residents were among 247 students who graduated from Georgia Southwestern State University during the Spring 2016 Commencement Ceremony held on Friday, May 6 in Convocation Hall of the Student Success Center. Karla Basko of Doerun earned Bachelor of Business Administration in management Jodie Kretzer of Sylvester earned master’s degree in business administration…

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Education

Water Well Trust Expands Water Well Projects to 10 Counties in Georgia

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The Water Well Trust, the only national nonprofit helping low income Americans get access to a clean, safe water supply, has announced that it is expanding from six to 10 the number of Georgia counties eligible to receive assistance for drilling a new water well or rehabilitate an existing well. In 2015, the U.S. Department…

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Southern Regional Technical College and Albany State University  Sign Articulation Agreement

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The leadership of Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) and Albany State University (ASU) have signed an articulation agreement that creates new education opportunities for SRTC students who graduate with an associate degree in Early Childhood Care and Education. Under the agreement, which was signed on June 8, students who complete their Associate of Applied Science…

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Education

Students named to Georgia College 2016 Spring Dean’s List

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The following local students completed courses with exemplary marks and made the Dean’s List for the 2016 spring semester at Georgia College in Milledgeville, Georgia. Joseph Cleland of Sylvester (31791) Austin Dykes of Sylvester (31791) Georgia College, the state’s designated public liberal arts university, combines the educational experience expected at esteemed private liberal arts colleges…

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Worth Superior Civil Jury List – January Term, 2016

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Date to report: Monday, June 20, 2016 at 9:30am Jury Service – A vital function of democracy. Jury service is one of the highest duties of citizenship. It will give you an opportunity to learn about Worth County’s system of justice. While it may require some adjustment of your normal schedule and routine to serve…

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Government

New Georgia Law Doubles Tax Deduction for Path2College 529 Plan  

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ATLANTA—Governor Nathan Deal signed legislation that will double the state tax deduction for families filing a join tax return for contributions made to the Path2College 529 Plan.  Beginning with returns filed in 2017, joint filers are eligible to deduct up to $4,000 per beneficiary, per year, giving families even more advantages to saving for education-related…

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Red Cross urges blood and platelet donations during challenging summer months

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Donors can choose their day to help save lives during summer awareness campaign The American Red Cross urges blood and platelet donors to choose their day to give and help ensure blood is available for patients all summer long during its annual summer awareness campaign, sponsored by Suburban Propane. “Many Americans will be celebrating the…

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Georgia Museum of Agriculture Offers Summer Camps For Kids

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TIFTON – Children from four to 11 years old can explore southern Georgia’s rich history and natural resources through hands-on activities, games, and crafts this summer through Camp Wiregrass at the Georgia Museum of Agriculture and Historic Village at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. Camp Director Kelly Scott said that Camp Wiregrass provides a fun, interactive…

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