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The Sumter Players announce upcoming auditions
The Sumter Players have announced that they are holding auditions for the opening show of their 60th anniversary season, “Harvey”, next week. Many are familiar with the 1950 film adaptation starring Jimmy Stewart as Elwood P. Dowd, an easy going yet eccentric man who befriends a giant invisible rabbit. Those interested can come to auditions […] The post The Sumter Players announce upcoming auditions appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Giggles and Smiles Learning Center
Bayonne Williams, owner of Giggles and Smiles learning center, told how she first got started in the daycare business after finishing nursing school. An LPN, she was looking for a building to do personal care. Williams found the current building, which used to be a daycare. “Once I found this building, people started stopping by […] The post Giggles and Smiles Learning Center appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
South Georgia Tech hosts registration for John Deere Ag Tech students
By Su Ann Bird Approximately 50 John Deere Ag Technology students, parents, family members, and John Deere Dealers from across the southeastern United States attended a Fall Semester Registration/Orientation session at South Georgia Technical College in the John M. Pope Center on the Americus campus. South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford welcomed […] The post South Georgia Tech hosts registration for John Deere Ag Tech students appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
South Georgia Technical College ranked 5th for Best Associate Degrees in Georgia
By Su Ann Bird South Georgia Technical College was selected as the fifth best college in Georgia to earn an associate degree according to University HQ. The ranking was based on cost of tuition, admission rate, retention rate, graduation rate, graduating salary, number of programs offered, online programs offered, loan default rate, diplomas awarded, […] The post South Georgia Technical College ranked 5th for Best Associate Degrees in Georgia appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
NanoPV Solar buys speculative building and adjacent acreage for solar panel manufacturing
By Sumter County Development Authority Dr. Dr. Anna Selvan John,, President and CEO of NanoPV Solar, joined our community in 2021, bringing new patented technology that is greatly needed in the solar panel manufacturing industry. Over the next few years, the project and plans continued to grow due to market demands, which affected the size of the project, […] The post NanoPV Solar buys speculative building and adjacent acreage for solar panel manufacturing appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
West Central Health District to provide free resources at Children’s Health Fair
AMERICUS, Ga. (WTVM)—The West Central Health District is inviting the public to a Children’s Health Fair in Sumter County on July 29. The free event will provide families the opportunity to connect with various resources in the community. It will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m....
Americus City Council hears salary study
The Americus City Council met on July 18th at 6 pm. Charles Crisp was recognized as honorary council member for the month of July. Public works director George Allen addressed the progress on implementing the copper and lead pipe grant to check water pipes. “We’re finishing up the inspection phase, and then it goes into […] The post Americus City Council hears salary study appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Georgia officials say tests show improvement following pandemic
(The Center Square) — Georgia education officials say the 2023-24 Georgia Milestones results show "steady academic recovery" among Georgia's public school students following education disruption amid the pandemic. According to education officials, the results, released on Friday, reveal scores "increased or held steady" for 10 of the 13 English language arts, science and social studies assessments. However, math results were not available pending the implementation of new content standards and assessments. ...
Georgia companies deconstruct buildings instead of demolishing them
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WABE and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. At the Re:Purpose Savannah warehouse on the city’s east side, staff and volunteers spent a recent morning unloading wooden panels from a pickup truck, reglazing old windows and using a metal detector to find and pull out nails in used wood.
Georgia leaders reflect on the success of the Certified Peer Specialist movement
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A new documentary will chronicle the last 25 years of the Certified Peer Specialist movement. From Stigma to Strength: Georgia is the Birthplace of the Certified Peer Specialist Movement will premiere at a special event on Aug. 8 at 5 p.m. at the Carter Center in Atlanta.
Medicare tests payment plan for respite care costs so unpaid caregivers can 'take a break'
LISTEN: A new program is providing relief for family members and unpaid caregivers of Georgians living with dementia. GPB’s Ellen Eldridge has more on the program from Emory’s Integrated Memory Care practice and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Metro-Atlanta patients on Medicaid living with dementia may...
Georgia Chamber opens nominations for Rural Awards
TIFTON – The Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced Thursday the nominations process for the inaugural Georgia Chamber Rural Awards. These awards recognize the outstanding efforts of individuals, businesses, organizations, programs and communities that have implemented innovative strategies and mission-based initiatives to address challenges and promote prosperity in Georgia’s rural areas. The winners will be celebrated at an awards luncheon during the Rural Prosperity Summit in Tifton, on Oct. 3. “Countless people and organizations are making a difference in our rural communities," Tiffany Holmes, the director...
Georgia health coverage commission begins its effort to improve health care access
About 2.3 million Georgians are enrolled in either Medicaid or PeachCare for Kids. Enrollment peaked at 3.1 million during the COVID pandemic but has declined since the COVID-related public health emergency ended in May of last year.
UGA Extension program helps farmers adopt sustainable irrigation methods
ATHENS -- Georgia's leading industry is agriculture, which relies significantly on irrigation — approximately half of the state's cropland is irrigated. For most farmers operating on razor-thin profit margins, irrigation is essential as insurance against drought and extended dry periods. Due to this critical dependence, numerous state agencies actively promote water use efficiency to sustain the industry. In the Coastal Plain region of the state, where the majority of crop...
Multiple WAWA Stores Coming to South Georgia
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) -The company behind the high-end convenience store WAWA, tells WALB News 10 new stores will soon be built in multiple South Georgia locations, including Albany. Rumors have been circulating on social media that a WAWA will soon be built along Highway 82 near the Lee County line...
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