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Ogeechee Tech celebrates grand opening of $27 million industrial training center in Statesboro
Ogeechee Technical College officially celebrated the grand opening of its new $27 million Georgia Training Center for Industrial Operations (GTCIO) on Thursday, October 15, 2026, bringing together state leaders, local officials, industry partners and community members to recognize a major investment in the region's workforce. Located at 66 AJ Riggs Road at Highway 301 South in Statesboro, the 39,700-square-foot facility features 12 industrial training laboratories and has the capacity to provide nearly 460,000 hours of instruction annually. The facility is designed to prepare students for careers in industrial maintenance, robotics and advanced manufacturing while providing specialized training for employees already working in the industry. Thursday's ceremony featured remarks from Ogeechee Technical College President Lori Durden , Technical College System of Georgia Commissioner Greg Dozier , Development Authority of Bulloch County CEO Benjy Thompson and several members of Georgia's legislative delegation. The celebration concluded with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tours of the facility, giving attendees an opportunity to explore the training laboratories and equipment. Ogeechee Technical College officials, state leaders and community partners officially cut the ribbon on the new $27 million Georgia Training Center for Industrial Operations on Thursday, Oct. 15, in Statesboro, marking the opening of a facility dedicated
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Savannah school district investigates principal’s contact with student at Beach High
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System is investigating an incident at Beach High School in which the school principal intervened in a situation involving a student that resulted in physical contact, according to the school district. The district said administration was made aware of the incident...
Savannah Tribune
Savannah State University Announces 2026 Homecoming Celebration, “The S.H.O.W.”
The countdown is on, and Tiger Nation is ready to put on The S.H.O.W.! Savannah State University is rolling out the blue and orange carpet for Homecoming 2026, themed “The S.H.O.W. — Savannah’s Homecoming on the Water,” October 11th – 18th. From beloved campus traditions and spirited student celebrations to alumni reunions, community festivities and entertainment, the week will bring generations of Tigers together for one of Savannah’s most anticipated celebrations. The excitement culminates Saturday, October 17th, with the Downtown Homecoming Parade and Homecoming football game at T. A. Wright Stadium.
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WTOC Top Teacher: Danit Wright
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - From silly ears to reading cheers, a Butler Elementary School kindergarten teacher is making learning fun. Danit Wright teaches kindergarten at Butler Elementary School in Savannah. “It’s fun. It brings out the inner you,” Wright said. “They are learning at the same time, is a big...
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Shaquan Gaither with Savannah Technical College, Legal Studies
Paralegal Studies Department Head at Savannah Technical College Shaquan Gaither discusses the various programs in Legal Studies offered at Savannah Tech. To be included in our video interviews or if you need video services for your company, please contact us.
Savannah Tribune
Savannah State University Kicked Off Homecoming with the Dyeing of the Fountain
The Savannah State University Homecoming Committee invited the community to their Homecoming Fountain Dyeing Ceremony held Monday, October 12, 2026 at the Hill Hall steps. This cherished tradition marked the beginning of Homecoming week as they turned the fountain Tiger blue and brought students, faculty, staff, alumni and community partners together to celebrate Savannah State.
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Savannah's Wray, Albright and Jones earn top 10 finishes at Georgia Middle School State Cross Country Championships
Savannah's Daniella Wray, an 8th grader at Hess K-8 School, Grady Albright, a 7th grader at Garrison School for the Arts, and Colton Jones, a 7th grader at Coastal Middle School, all earned top 10 finishes at the Georgia Middle School Cross Country Championships run Oct 10 at Bleckley County Elementary School in Cochran, Ga.
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Locals from Savannah, Statesboro and Effingham County featured in Georgia Southern University Alumni Association’s 40 Under 40 2026 class
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – It was announced Friday that the 2026 Georgia Southern University Alumni Association’s 40 Under 40 Class would feature locals from Savannah, Statesboro and Effingham County. The honor, which is handed out yearly, recognizes alumni who have made significant strides in business, leadership, community, educational or philanthropic endeavors. Savannah area honorees include: […]
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Grand opening for Ogeechee Tech's new industrial training center set for Oct. 15
STATESBORO – Ogeechee Technical College will unveil its new industrial systems and robotics training center this week, a nearly $30 million investment in southeast Georgia’s manufacturing future. A little over a week before the grand opening, students were already immersed in the new laboratories, with classes beginning Oct....
Savannah Morning News
Savannah Tech offers new path to high paying jobs | Exclusive
Savannah Technical College is launching a new 12-week professional drone training program aimed at preparing students and career changers for jobs using unmanned aircraft across Coastal Georgia. .The program, begun through a partnership with the Unmanned Safety Institute, combines hands-on flight training, mission planning and safety instruction with preparation for the FAA’s Part 107 remote pilot certification. The college's Demo Day Thursday included flight demonstrations, launchpad setups and more. Tal Loos, vice president of economic development at STC, said discussion about the program began two years ago and that the program will provide vital services for various industries, including assisting EMS in search and rescue missions and surveying the hardest hit areas of a storm. Loos expanded on the ways the program can serve the community, citing utility inspections as one example. "If Georgia Power needs somebody going to inspect power lines, do I use a drone to do that so I'm not sending a helicopter with people on it? It's a lot easier to send a drone out and I don't have as much cost," said Loos. Entry-level positions typically start around $50,000 for operators flying drones within visual line of sight, he said. Pay ranges could increase once
Savannah Morning News
Savannah Classical charter renewed, but with no enrollment increase
The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education approved Wednesday an 8-year extension to Savannah Classical Academy’s charter, although the renewal did not include some elements requested by SCA in its renewal petition. SCA’s request included an increase in its enrollment cap to 1,000 students from its current 640 student cap. The enrollment cap increase was the primary point of contention among the board, which opted on a 7-2 vote to maintain the 640 cap in the new 8-year renewal. Board President Roger Moss and District 7 Representative Stephanie Campbell were the lone no votes and advocated for the increase to the 1,000-student limit based on SCA's strong academic performance. Board members that objected to the increase cited the fact SCA has never enrolled up to its current cap and has consistently maintained a waitlist of over 250 students over the past five years. “I'm not willing to expand enrollment when you haven't gotten anywhere close to your 640 since you've been in existence,” said District 4 Representative Shawn Kachmar. School board news: Savannah Public School Board approves architect for downtown renovation SCA sought an enrollment cap increase in part due to enrollment projections that anticipate the number of students eclipsing
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Ava Edwards receives Excellence in Alumni Relations award
Ava Edwards , director of Alumni Relations at Georgia Southern University, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Georgia Education Advancement Council’s (GEAC) Excellence in Alumni Relations Award. “This year’s honorees exemplify the very best of higher education advancement in our state,” said GEAC President Frances Beussee of Kennesaw State University. “We are proud to recognize their outstanding commitment, innovative leadership and lasting contributions to our profession.” Under her leadership at Georgia Southern, Edwards has helped expand alumni engagement across a growing community of more than 162,000 alumni. The Alumni Office has seen a 15% annual increase in event attendance in fiscal 2026, while programs such as 40 Under 40, True Blue Tailgates and the International Alumni Travel Program continue to create meaningful opportunities for alumni to connect with the University. “Ava exemplifies the very best of the alumni relations profession through her unwavering commitment to alumni engagement, innovative programming, strategic leadership and dedication to advancing the mission of higher education through meaningful relationships,” said Beusse, who nominated her for the award. The Excellence in Alumni Relations Award honors higher education advancement professionals who have served at least five years in higher education and have distinguished themselves in the