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Kids World celebrates Georgia Pre-K Week with Sen. Billy Hickman, state early education leaders
Kids World Learning Center welcomed State Senator Billy Hickman , his wife Jo Ann Hickman , and representatives from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning on Monday, October, 5, 2026, for a Georgia Pre-K Week visit that combined story time with a broader conversation about early childhood education across the state. Joining the Hickmans were DECAL Deputy Commissioner for Pre-K Susan Adams and April Holton . The visit gave state leaders an opportunity to spend time inside Kids World’s Georgia Lottery-funded Pre-K program and hear directly from local providers about the successes and challenges facing early childhood education. Kids World operates three Georgia Pre-K classrooms in Statesboro. Students gathered for story time, where Senator Hickman and Jo Ann Hickman each took a turn reading to the children. Sen. Hickman read “The Magician’s Hat” by former University of Georgia and NFL football player Malcolm Mitchell . Before beginning, Hickman asked the children how many of them read at home with their families. Hands quickly went into the air. “That is so wonderful,” Hickman told the students. Throughout the story, Hickman stopped to ask questions and keep the children involved as the book explored reading, dreams, and the possibilities found
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Woodville-Tompkins principal honored after 15 years ahead of new district role
GARDEN CITY, Ga. — After 15 years at Woodville-Tompkins Technical and Career High School, Principal Alfred McGuire is preparing to say goodbye. Students, staff members and alumni gathered Friday for a parade and pep rally honoring McGuire, who is leaving the school to serve as executive director of college and career readiness for the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System.
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Ga. teacher elected to lead state business education group
STATESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A Statesboro High School teacher has been selected to serve as president of the Georgia Business Education Association for 2027-2028, Bulloch Schools announced on social media. According to the post, Melissa Anderson, a Workforce Ready teacher at Statesboro High, has been an active member of the...
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FRIDAY NIGHT SCOREBOARD: East Laurens upends unbeaten ACE, West wins second-straight in Pooler
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Laurens County teams continued their overwhelming trend of success on the road Friday with two wins out of three, as East Laurens pulled off its second-straight upset of ACE Charter to spoil the Gryphons’ unbeaten start and West Laurens came away from Pooler with a gritty win over New Hampstead.
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Georgia Southern Continuing and Professional Education offering a variety of programs and learning opportunities this fall
Georgia Southern University's Division of Continuing and Professional Education is offering a variety of learning opportunities this fall for community members of all ages, interests and schedules. From hands-on workshops and guided sessions to online courses and upcoming conferences, CPE has options for those looking to build career skills, explore a new hobby or simply learn something new. Georgia Southern University's Division of Continuing and Professional Education has two upcoming conferences, both held in Statesboro. The AI Impact Conference will be held Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 10449 US Hwy 301 in Statesboro. The conference will focus on real-world AI applications that anyone can use in their daily work routine. The "Invoice Me" payment option closes October 5. Visit the conference website for more information. The Shift Change Women in Industry Summit will take place Thursday, March 18, 2027, at 10449 US Hwy 301 in Statesboro. The summit is designed as a space for women and allies to empower the women driving the industrial sector. Early registration closes December 11. Visit the conference website for more information. Classes and upcoming programs Credit, Debt & Dollars , Friday, October 16, 9am to 10am, Liberty Campus . Participants will learn how to
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Savannah Classical Academy named Title I Distinguished School for third straight year
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah Classical Academy has been named a 2026 Title I Distinguished School by the Georgia Department of Education. The honor recognizes the top 5% of Title I schools based on English and math performance on state assessments from the 2024-2025 school year. The academy says it...
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Ogeechee Tech hosts College, Career & Industry Expo
Ogeechee Technical College hosted its College, Career & Industry Expo September 23, 2026, bringing together 10th grade students from Bulloch County schools to explore educational programs and connect with local industry leaders. Students from Statesboro High School, Portal Middle High School, Southeast Bulloch High School, and the Transitions Learning Center attended the event. Students participated in brief sessions highlighting Ogeechee Tech programs, related career opportunities, hands-on learning experiences, and local employment opportunities. “It's important for students to be able to see firsthand how the programs we offer at Ogeechee Tech connect directly to career opportunities in our community,” said Michelle Fields, Director of Admissions at Ogeechee Tech . “When students can see the skills they can learn and the careers those skills can lead to, it helps make their future feel more tangible and attainable.” Industry partners, including Crider Foods, Ajin Georgia, Howard Lumber, Ace Electric, Bulloch Solutions, Bulloch Fire, Briggs & Stratton and Claxton Poultry, also participated, helping students better understand the connection between technical education and careers available in the region. The event was designed to spark students’ interest in future careers, broaden their awareness of educational opportunities, and demonstrate how an education at Ogeechee Tech can help
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John Paul II Catholic School
There is a lot happening on the campus of John Paul II Catholic School these days. Drive onto the Okatie campus, and you will see a football field coming together and construction underway on the first phase of the school’s new Innovation Center. After years of planning for the school’s future, some of those plans are finally becoming something students and families can see.
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How to watch Brunswick vs Bradwell Institute high school football
Brunswick takes on Bradwell Institute tonight as the 2026 high school football schedule ramps up across the country. Searching for how to watch the game live? Fans can stream the Georgia high school football game live on the NFHS Network from a laptop, mobile device or even Smart TV apps like Amazon Fire, Apple TV, Google TV and Roku. Don't miss a moment of the game with on-demand replays, too. Ahead of the kickoff, here's what to know about the Brunswick vs. Bradwell Institute clash. Looking beyond the football field? The digital streaming service broadcasts the best of preps action from more than 30 sports all season, so fans can watch more of their favorite high school teams . Watch Brunswick vs. Bradwell Institute When is Brunswick (Georgia) vs Bradwell Institute? Brunswick takes on Bradwell Institute on Oct. 2. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EDT. More: High school football rankings: USA TODAY Sports reveals Week 2 Super 25 Watch Brunswick vs. Bradwell Institute This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: How to watch Brunswick vs Bradwell Institute high school football Our editors independently choose our recommendations. Some content is produced with paid support from a third party, however our
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Savannah State invites community to ‘Pack Payne Hall’ Saturday
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah State University’s Hyundai College of Education is inviting the community to “Pack Payne Hall” on Saturday, Oct. 3. The free event runs from 1 to 6 p.m. at Payne Hall, located at 3219 College St. Visitors can drop in throughout the afternoon.
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Pooler school is third Chatham County childcare facing closure this year
POOLER, Ga. (WTOC) - Around 65 families are scrambling after Advanced Academics Academy suddenly announced it is closing. Advanced Academics Academy opened in 2020. Lori Lewis is the co-owner and administrator of the Pooler private school. She opened the school after years of public school teaching in the South. “We...
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Savannah State University receives $346,000 estate gift from alumna Gwen-Dolyn Cutter
Editor’s Note: The picture in the article has been updated. The previous picture was provided by Savannah State University. We apologize for the error SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Savannah State University (SSU) announced Wednesday morning that it has received a $346,000 estate gift from alumna Gwen-Dolyn Cutter. Cutter was a 1968 graduate whose longstanding commitment […]