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Teachers of the Year named for Jones County Schools

The Jones County School District Teacher of the Year event celebrated the school system’s brightest and best with the winner the first in her field to capture the honor. At the end of the Oct. 9 event, Clifton Ridge Middle School Band Director Lori Johnson was named the 2026-27 Teacher of the Year for the district. School Superintendent Dr. Jessica Graves announced the winner after presenting each school’s teachers of the year with their awards.

Jones County, GA · 18d
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Muscogee County's David Lewis is a finalist to be Georgia Superintendent of the Year

David Lewis, superintendent of the Muscogee County School District, is a finalist to be the 2027 Georgia Superintendent of the Year. Lewis, Kenneth Dyer of Dougherty County, Craig Lockhart of Valdosta and Mychele Rhodes of McDuffie County are the finalists selected by the Georgia School Superintendents Association. The GSSA announced the finalists in a graphic on its website . The Ledger-Enquirer’s reporting during Lewis’ 13 years as MCSD superintendent shows the school district’s progress: The graduation rate of 96.3% in the class of 2026 is MCSD’s highest since Georgia started reporting results based on its current calculation 14 years ago All nine MCSD high schools in 2026 had graduation rates above the state average of 88.5%, which also is at a record high, according to the Georgia Department of Education. MCSD has outperformed the state and national average SAT scores for the eighth straight year. The district’s average composite SAT score of 1073 is a 39-point increase from 2025 as six of MCSD’s nine high schools improved their average score. “I am truly humbled by the nomination and proud to represent our district and community,” Lewis told the Ledger-Enquirer in an emailed interview. “The other three nominees are all fine

Muscogee County, GA · 18d

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In US midterms, affordability beats abortion for Georgia's student voters

This campus dispatch is a collaboration between Fuller and Rewire News Group. Athens, Georgia - Four years since Georgia’s abortion ban took effect, students say they are not prioritizing reproductive healthcare in the state’s 2026 election. As University of Georgia students decide whether to vote for Democrat Keisha...

Georgia · 17d
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Fast-thinking fourth graders praised for aiding teacher having seizure

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A fast-thinking trio of Hillcrest Elementary fourth graders are getting praise and recognition for coming to the aid of a teacher suffering from an apparent seizure. Video of the incident shows students tossing paper airplanes across the room during a recent STEAM (Science, Technology...

Dublin, GA · 17d
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Southland Academy announces honor roll

The following lower school, middle school, and upper school students have made the Honor Roll for the first 9 weeks at Southland Academy. An overall average of 90 in the […]

Americus, GA · 18d

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High school flag football rankings: USA TODAY Sports Super 25, Week 9

The high school flag football season is officially entering a chaotic stretch, as teams across the country begin to make their postseason pushes. North Pole (AK) and St. Charles North (IL) have already been crowned state champions, while Kansas and Colorado are nearing the end of their seasons. Meanwhile, teams in Georgia and Arizona are just beginning to pick up the pace in their schedules. With championship races heating up, here's a look at this week's flag football Super 25 rankings: (Records updated as of October 21, 2026) 1. JSerra Catholic (CA) JSerra finished out the regular season this week as everyone expected, with a 19-12 victory over Orange Lutheran to make their undefeated regular season official. Their first postseason game, played in the CIF Southern Section, will be against Sierra Canyon on Wednesday evening – and the Lions are, beyond a shadow of a doubt, the team to beat. Record: 24-0 Previous ranking: 1 2. St. Charles North (IL) Behind quarterback Kaelie Tomalak , St. Charles North finished its perfect season with a huge 32-13 win over Prospect (Mt. Prospect, IL) in the IHSA state championship game on Saturday, Oct. 17. The North Stars outscored opponents 251-76 in its

Georgia · 18d

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Buford ATH Jameer Cantrell Among Top Performers in Week 9 of 2026 Georgia High School Football Season

Here are ITG Next’s top 10 performers from Week 9 of the 2026 Georgia high school football season. Buford athlete Jameer Cantrell, a senior, had a big game while leading the Wolves to a 43-0 win over Collins Hill. Cantrell returned an interception for a touchdown and made four tackles on defense while rushing for 116 yards and a touchdown on just nine carries on offense.

Georgia · 18d

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UGA student photojournalists document Georgia National Fair. Take a look

Students from the Advanced Photojournalism course at the University of Georgia photographed the Georgia National Fair in Perry, Georgia on Oct. 17 as part UGAs College of Journalism and Mass Communication fall photojournalism workshop. Here are a selection of images from two of those students, Sarah Roper and Zachary Krausman.

Perry, GA · 19d

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Jackson High School locked down after possible weapon report; officials say no threat foun

BUTTS COUNTY, Ga (WGXA) — Jackson High School was placed in a lockdown Tuesday afternoon after a report of a possible weapon on campus, which law enforcement later determined was a false alarm caused by a student joking. According to the Butts County School System, a student reported to...

Butts County, GA · 19d

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Schools scrap test-optional policy ahead of 26-27 application cycle

As schools like Georgia, Ohio State and Miami go back to requiring ACT and SAT scores for the 2026-27 application cycle, DGS students are changing their preparation for college applications. DGS College and Career Counselor Dan Mustari explained that schools are returning to standardized test requirements to help better evaluate...

Georgia · 18d

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Germantown cadets head to nationals

MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – From physical endurance to teamwork and discipline, student cadets at Germantown High School are putting in the work to get ready for the national stage. The high school’s Marine Corps Junior ROTC program are preparing to compete against teams from across the country in the All-Service JROTC Raider National Championships […]

Madison, MS · 20d

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Georgia High School Volleyball Playoffs Live Streams: How to Watch Tuesday's GHSA Games (Oct. 20)

Watch Georgia high school volleyball playoffs Oct. 20, 2026, including Gordon Lee, Milton, Pope and Savannah Arts Academy, live on NFHS Network.

Georgia · 19d

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Georgia daycares receive high ratings despite injuries and safety violations

A new investigative report from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution finds the state’s daycare quality rating system can mislead parents. AJC investigative reporters Katherine Landergan and Samantha Hogan found that even daycares where children were placed at risk or experienced serious harm were able to keep or improve their quality ratings.

Georgia · 19d

Jackson Progress-Argus

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School board recognizes HMS team for saving student’s life

A team of Henderson Middle School (HMS) employees have been named the Extra Mile Award winners for their quick actions that are credited for saving a student’s life last month. On Sept. 1, sixth grader Andre Easterling, 11, experienced a cardiac event while running laps in physical education class, according to Butts County Interim School Superintendent Will Rustin who read the following account of the incident during the Monday, Oct. 12 meeting of the Butts County Board of Education. Student Aiden Simmons alerted Coach Brian Brannock who sent a substitute teacher to the office to alert the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) emergency response team and asked another student, Kenslee Bishop, to push the alert button. In just over a minute from the time the student collapsed, school nurse Christy Powell arrived in the gym with an (AED). HMS Assistant Principal Scott Robinson and School Resource Officer Ed Jernigan arrived. Jernigan cleared the gym of students and asked the substitute to watch the classes in the commons area. HMS Principal Dominic Cummings and HMS Assistant Principal Joshua Smith arrived and called 911 and the school system’s county office. Assistant Principal Alison Williams made contact with the parents. Coach Peyton Bonner and

Butts County, GA · 21d

Henry Herald

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School system uses new state tool to guide instruction

The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) has released a new resource to help school districts strengthen literacy instruction for middle and high school students. The Adolescent Literacy Playbook offers guidance for educators across the state working to improve students’ reading and writing skills. Henry County Schools (HCS) sees the playbook as a way to “fill an instructional gap.” “It provides actionable guidance that translates academic research on adolescent reading into practical, classroom-ready strategies for secondary educators,” said Michelle Martin, HCS coordinator of secondary English language arts. “It gives districts across Georgia (a) unified state vision and shared language, framework and set of metrics for strengthening adolescent reading and writing.” The Adolescent Literacy Playbook was announced at the 2026 GaDOE Curriculum and Instructional Leaders conference, according to a GaDOE news release. It was also featured in the U.S. Department of Education’s National Comprehensive Center Convening in Washington, D.C. According to GaDOE, the Adolescent Literacy Playbook was based on developments in the state’s early literacy actions. The playbook extends that work to older students because they “must understand more complex texts, write about what they learn and use those skills across subjects.” “We’ve learned a great deal through Georgia’s early literacy work,

Georgia · 19d

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GCSU students share their fall break memories

Whether traveling out of state or staying close to home, GCSU students spent fall break Oct. 12-13 reconnecting with friends and family, exploring new places and taking a break from classes. Nevaeh Jones, a senior psychology major, said she planned to visit her Parents in South Carolina and explore Halloween...

Milledgeville, GA · 19d

Cordele Dispatch

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SGTC student and teacher weld broken statue in Perlis Park

A broken metal statue in Perlis Park was recently fixed by a South Georgia Technical College student, Jaskaran Pandher, and his instructor, Tom Mayo. Jaskaran Pandher started learning to weld […]

Cordele, GA · 20d

Jackson Progress-Argus

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Butts County School Board recognizes Teacher of the Year

Jackson High School teacher Greta Thomas has been named the Butts County School System’s 2026 Teacher of the Year. Thomas was recognized during the Monday, Oct. 12 meeting of the Butts County Board of Education. A graduate of Morgan County High School, Thomas earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from Georgia College. She joined the faculty at JHS in 2016. Thomas wears many hats at JHS. She chairs the fine arts department, is director of the chorus, instructor of the Red Regiment’s color guard, assists with musical productions and coaches the school’s literacy team. Outside of the classroom, she’s also a wife and a mother. And, she plays the French horn in the Monticello Community Choir. Teachers of the Year from each Butts County public school were also recognized at the board meeting. Angie Kyte is Daughtry Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year. Julie Turner is Jackson Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year. Jennie Mae Smith is Henderson Middle School’s Teacher of the Year. Cynthia Etheridge is Stark Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year. Teachers of the Year from each school are selected annually by June 1. Nominees must have at least three years of teaching experience and submit

Butts County, GA · 21d

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Georgia Agriculture Commissioner declares Mercer School of Medicine the State’s Official Georgia Grown Medical School

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper has signed a proclamation recognizing Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM) as the official Georgia Grown Medical School, underscoring its commitment to education, healthcare and service. Through its efforts to develop Georgia’s future physicians and address the healthcare needs of rural communities, Mercer’s mission aligns with Georgia Grown’s commitment to supporting a strong, healthy and prosperous state.

Georgia · 19d

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GaDOE announces 2027 legislative priorities focused on kids, classrooms, and common sense

The Georgia Department of Education is announcing its 2027 legislative priorities, which will guide State School Superintendent Richard Woods ’ conversations with lawmakers in the upcoming legislative session, along with the agency’s work during the session and beyond. To help ensure students learn from experienced educators, Superintendent Woods is renewing his longstanding call to expand teacher salary step increases beyond 21 years of service. The proposal would recognize educators’ continued service and help retain them in Georgia’s classrooms. Organized around the theme “Kids, Classrooms, and Common Sense,” the priorities focus on helping students succeed and giving educators the time and support to teach effectively. That includes calls to protect planning time, limit screen time, and value teachers’ time, alongside investments in literacy, mathematics, student opportunities, school safety, and educator compensation. “Every one of these priorities comes back to helping students succeed — making sure they can read well, build strong math skills, and see a path to their future,” Superintendent Woods said. “We need to give teachers time to plan and teach, keep students focused on learning, and recognize the experience educators bring to their classrooms. Extending salary step increases beyond 21 years is an important part of that work.

Georgia · 21d