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4-H’ers attend Georgia Youth Summit
Effingham County 4-H'ers attended the sixth biennial Georgia Youth Summit, held Sept. 8-9 at Rock Eagle 4-H Center. Participating in the event were Natalyn Harris, Natalie Starling, Sophie Usher, Alex Parrish, Mikayla Neal and group leader Christine Kirkland.
Green completes basic training
Air Force Airman James X. Green graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.
Morris sails Gulf of Mexico for Texas Maritime Academy
GALVESTON, TEXAS - Adam Morris, son of Tommy and Deborah Morris, sailed the Gulf of Mexico this summer on the General Rudder, a floating classroom for Texas A&M University at Galveston's Texas Maritime Academy (TMA).
GSU again named one of nation’s best
STATESBORO - Georgia Southern University has once again been named one of America's Best Colleges by U.S. News and World Report.
GSU to distribute tickets for Madeleine Albright’s visit
Tickets for former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright's appearance at Georgia Southern University will be distributed Tuesday, Sept. 11, the university announced.
Going to school on the schools
Randy Shearouse, superintendent of Effingham County Schools, spoke to the Effingham Sunrise Rotary Club about what to expect with the new school year.
Technical College System announces tuition hike
ATLANTA - The state board that oversees the Technical College System of Georgia approved the system's request for a tuition increase of $10 per credit hour starting next year.
SBDC to offer classes covering use of QuickBooks
The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center of Savannah presents a four-part hands-on series of classes covering QuickBooks on Thursdays from 6-9 p.m., beginning Sept. 20.
Y Club pitches in
The South Effingham Middle School Y Club hosted a school-wide first aid drive to help replenish supplies in the SEMS clinic.
School system boasting of CRCT scores
Effingham County schools exceeded state scores in a number of areas of the Criterion-Referenced Competency Test this past year, including some rankings in the top 10 percent of the state, assistant superintendent Greg Arnsdorff told the Effingham County Board of Education on Wednesday.
STC to offer free GED test prep course
SAVANNAH - September is the National Literacy Month. As part of the month-long literacy campaign, Georgia's adult education centers, including Savannah Technical College's Adult Education Department, will be offering opportunities for adult learners to take a GED practice test at no charge.
FBLA officers prepare for new year
Five officers from the Future Business Leaders of America chapter at Effingham County High School recently attended the Summer Leadership and Officer Training Summit (SLOTS) at Swainsboro High School.
County to hold first Parent University
Parents of all Effingham County schoolchildren are invited to attend the county's first Parent University, on Sept. 15 at Effingham County Middle School.
STC to offer career prep courses
SAVANNAH - This fall, Savannah Technical College Continuing Professional Education is offering two career preparation courses to help job seekers stand out in the crowd. Taught by Pat Yovich, CEO of First Class Marketing Solutions, a successful business owner, professional coach, and frequent speaker, the classes offer critical insights and valuable information for job search success.
AASU offering new programs for professional development
Armstrong Atlantic State University announces the addition of new certificate and degree programs for both undergraduates and graduate students. The new academic programming is designed to help advance students and professionals' careers with credentials and leadership skills that will give them an edge in a competitive hiring environment.
Articles by Section - Education
Two Effingham students receive Ga. Southwestern honors
Two students from Effingham County were among 565 students recognized for scholastic achievement for the 2013 fall semester at Georgia Southwestern State University.
Page earns degree from Georgia College
MILLEDGEVILLE - Kristian Page from Springfield earned a bachelor of science degree in outdoor education from Georgia College on Dec. 14.
School board to discuss new lines at next meeting
The Effingham County Board of Education will hold its Jan. 23 meeting at a different location than usual.
MLK poster, essay contest winners announced
A group of Effingham County students have been recognized as this year's winners of the annual MLK essay and poster contests.
Blandford welcomes the world through its flags
A vibrant addition to the Blandford Elementary commons area represents the school's diverse student body.
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