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KSU President Kathy S. Schwaig, trustees, and alumni recognized in Georgia 500

[This article and photo first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission]. Kennesaw State University’s impact across Georgia is reflected in Georgia Trend magazine’s 2026 edition of the Georgia 500, an annual compilation of the state’s most influential business, education, community and political leaders. President Kathy S. Schwaig heads a distinguished group of KSU-affiliated leaders included on this year’s list.

Kennesaw, GA · 20h
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Johnson County elementary student removed from school after air gun found on campus

WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An elementary student was removed from school Wednesday morning after being found with an air gun, according to Johnson County Schools. In a message to parents and guardians, Superintendent Dr. Christopher Watkins said a school resource officer secured the air gun. The district did not...

Johnson County, GA · 2d
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Rough Draft Atlanta

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Applying to over 60 Georgia universities and colleges is free in November

The Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) has partnered with the University System of Georgia (USG), the Technical College System of Georgia, and private institutions to provide application fee waivers to Georgia high school seniors through the Apply to College Month Initiative. Over 60 Georgia colleges and universities have agreed to waive their application fees for […] The post Applying to over 60 Georgia universities and colleges is free in November appeared first on Rough Draft® .

Georgia · 1d

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Floyd County Schools named Georgia Charter System of the Year

Floyd County Schools was named Georgia Charter System of the Year on Wednesday in Athens during the annual Georgia Charter System Conference. The honor recognized the district’s focus on innovation and its ability to deliver a community-centered culture. A charter system is similar to a charter school but on a larger scale, with similar flexibility to reshape its organizational identity, maximize academic efforts, modernize communication channels and unite the district under a shared collaborative front. “We really see this as a teacher award because it’s driven by them,” FCS Assistant Superintendent and Chief Academic Officer John Parker said. “It’s about their focus and dedication every day in the classroom, and how they are helping educate our students.” In addition to receiving the award, FCS leadership presented a featured session, “Success Is Not an Accident,” at the conference, highlighting how aligned strategy and intentional dialogue drive long-term district progress. “Charter flexibility gives us the structure to innovate, but true progress happens when every school and community partner moves together as one unified front,” Parker said. “We used our charter status as an opportunity to rebrand who we are around a single, shared purpose: fostering community success.” There are three different types

Floyd County, GA · 1d

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Georgia Dept of Education Receives $10m in Federal Teacher Grants

The Georgia Department of Education has been awarded more than $10 million in federal grants to expand teacher apprenticeships statewide, in partnership with the University of West Georgia (UWG) and the National Center for Grow Your Own. The investment will strengthen efforts to recruit and prepare future educators through the...

Georgia · 1d

Monroe Local News

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Youth Middle FFA of Georgia named 2026 Middle School Model of Excellence winner

WALTON COUNTY, GA (Nov. 4, 2024) – The Youth Middle School FFA Chapter of Georgia was named the 2026 National Middle School Model of Excellence winner during the second general session of the 99th National FFA Convention & Expo this year in Indianapolis. According to a press release from...

Georgia · 1d

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Georgia High School Football Top 25 State Rankings (Nov. 2, 2026)

Lowndes rises after beating Valdosta 32-31, Appling County enters after stunning Toombs,s and Georgia’s Top 25 heads into the final week of the regular season.

Georgia · 4d

CBS News

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Rivals clash in Georgia varsity girls flag football

Brookhaven, GA · 1d

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Mercer students react to midterm results at Election Night Watch Party

Mercer Votes and the Political Science department hosted a viewing party for the 2026 midterm elections in the Science and Engineering Building on Tuesday, November 3 at 8 p.m. Students congregated to enjoy pizza, snacks and trivia all while election ballots were being tallied nationwide. Students from all across the...

Georgia · 2d

Macon Telegraph

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After incredible winning streak, Windsor Knights ready for playoffs

There are summer doldrums, no matter what, for football teams. Those with high expectations and veteran leadership have something in common with teams that don’t: summer is a grind, with varying levels of payoff. Dylan Bass was going through a summer slump while watching his Windsor football players work — or try to work, rather. “We had a very, very slow start to the summer,” he said. “To the point where it was probably one of the most stressful, if not the most stressful summer, since I’ve been coaching.” The fourth-year head coach — and Windsor grad — was not overflowing with optimism as to what 2026 would hold. “I wasn’t sure if we would win a game,” he said. “Then we added a few pieces, the guys kept working. When we started, it was, ‘Man, if we can just get a winning season …’” Boy, was he wrong. And happily so. Summer got better, and transitioned into a magical fall for the Knights. While it’s a miniscule field, Windsor is the top seed in the four-team GIAA Class A playoffs that start on Friday, with the Knights hosting winless Robert Toombs Academy with a trip to the title game

Georgia · 2d

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Kari Knotts named 2026 MaxPreps Georgia High School Volleyball Player of the Year

Each year since 2008, MaxPreps has recognized outstanding performers in high school volleyball. The tradition continues to close out the 2026 season by naming the top player in each state. Selections are based on team success and individual excellence in addition to local and state accolades. Kari Knotts of Lovett...

Georgia · 2d

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Next man up: Elite depth on display as Johnson County gets ninth win vs. GMC

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... There was a bit of everything at the Blue Monster on Friday night. But mostly, there were a lot of points and a whole lot of defense. The undefeated Johnson County Trojans rolled past Georgia Military College 48-3, piling up 424 yards of offense...

Wrightsville, GA · 4d

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Road to the Benz: Where Local Teams Stand in a Projected Class AA Bracket

With just one week in the regular season of high school football remaining before the postseason, a look at the current Class AA public-school power rankings suggests several northwest Georgia teams would be playoff-bound if the state playoffs began today. Using the current public-school rankings and a 32-team bracket format,...

Georgia · 2d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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Paraprofessional removed from Georgia school campus after allegations

A paraprofessional at a Georgia primary school has been removed from campus amid an ongoing investigation into allegations involving the employee’s conduct, according to school officials.

Lamar County, GA · 3d

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This Georgia University Was Just Named One Of The Most Beautiful College Campuses In America

The building at the center of this campus was once the entire university. It went up in 1874, and it still stands as a striking Victorian Gothic landmark. That alone got my attention. Then I learned the law school was modeled after Independence Hall in Philadelphia. A Greek Revival mansion...

Macon, GA · 6d

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School auditor or cop? 11th Circuit wades into scuffle with Georgia Tech, ex-prof

(CN) — A former Georgia Tech engineering professor asked the 11th Circuit to consider whether two university auditors qualified as law enforcement officials when they investigated him in a racketeering case. Joy Laskar’s attorney told a three-judge panel Tuesday that the auditors, Phillip Hurd and Patrick Jenkins, failed to...

Georgia · 3d

Jackson Progress-Argus

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Students help transform Jackson for ‘Stranger Things’ event

JACKSON — Southern Crescent Technical College (SCTC) Film Technology students helped transform downtown Jackson into an immersive “Stranger Things”-inspired environment for the Welcome to Hawkins Weekend held Oct. 2 to 4. The project marked the Film Technology Program’s third year collaborating with the Butts County Chamber of Commerce under the leadership of Jacqueline McKoon, president and CEO. Jackson’s historic downtown square is well known to fans of Netflix’s “Stranger Things” as a filming location for the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana. This year, students and instructors drew inspiration from Season 5’s Military Access Control Zone (MAC-Z), creating a military-themed quarantine setting and a dramatic passageway leading to the eerie alternate dimension known as the Upside Down. The student-centered project immersed participants in the art department side of production, providing hands-on experience from concept development and preproduction through set design, scenic construction, fabrication, practical effects, lighting, set dressing and installation. Students created military-style signage, weathered barricades, perimeter fencing, prop equipment, creature elements, atmospheric lighting and an illuminated portal to bring the concept to life. Working toward a fixed public event deadline requires them to apply not only technical skills but also collaboration, troubleshooting, resource management and adaptability, according to SCTC. The

Jackson, GA · 6d

WRBL News 3

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South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford to retire at the end of the year

AMERICUS, Ga. (WRBL) — South Georgia Technical College officials announced Friday that President Dr. John Watford will retire at the end of 2026. “After much reflection, I have decided to share my decision to retire as President of South Georgia Technical College, effective December 31, 2026,” Dr. Watford said.  “This decision is deeply personal and […]

Americus, GA · 4d

Jackson Progress-Argus

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Jackson High Class of 1971 holds 55th class reunion

The Jackson High School Class of 1971 held its 55th class reunion at Hunter’s Event Center in Jackson on Saturday, Oct. 24. Twenty-two class members and their guests attended the event. This was the first totally integrated class at Jackson High. These classmates have come together every five years since they graduated in the spring of 1971. “To our knowledge, no other class from Jackson High has had 11 reunions,” said Class President Fredrick J .”Fred” Head. Attendees were welcomed by Head and the following members of the Reunion Committee: Laurette Denson Grier, Janice Norsworthy, Charles McElhaney, Willie Hicks, Linda Head Daugherty, Otis Jester, Evelyn Stewart Roberts, Cale Ann Head Morgan and Marvin Johnson. The 43 deceased members of the class were recognized and a bell was run in their honor as each name was read aloud. President Head presented gift cards to the Classmate Who Responded to the Invitation First (Anderson Morgan), The Classmate Who Traveled the Furthest (Lester Patterson — Idaho), The Classmate Married the Longest (Evelyn Stewart Roberts — 54 years), The Newlywed Classmate (John Grier — three years) and the Classmate with the Most Great Grandchildren (Cale Ann Head Morgan). Every class member and their guest

Jackson, GA · 6d

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Medical College of Georgia: Reaching Out with Open Arms

For many, the ability to help people makes the medical field an easy career choice. But it can be hard to know which specialty will suit you. At the Medical College of Georgia (MCG), students gain that understanding through first-hand experience. MCG plays a vital role in the education of their students. By learning alongside physicians and patients from their area, students gain a deeper understanding of medicine and improve the health of Georgia to best serve their community.

Georgia · 6d