Education

Georgia Southern University faculty members Amy Potter, Ph.D., and Lisa Denmark, Ph.D., have been honored by the Georgia Historical Records Advisory Council (GHRAC) for their significant contributions to preserving Georgia's history through projects like the Tybee Island Black History Trail and Denmark's research on Savannah's historical growth.

Bulloch County is currently experiencing extended heavy rain that will prevent school bus travel on certain roads. See the road list in the article.

Georgia Southern University's Institute for Health Logistics & Analytics (IHLA) has successfully mapped vital health resources in four Georgia counties, including Bryan (Pembroke), Candler, Emanuel and Toombs, through its new Community Health Resource Project (CHRP), with plans to expand to 12 more underserved areas in 2025.

A Southeast Bulloch Middle School student was found with a pocket knife on Nov. 5, allegedly using it to threaten two other students. The incident led to an immediate response from law enforcement, who removed the student from school, ensuring safety and adherence to district policies.

The Georgia Department of Education celebrated 324 schools as Literacy Leaders for their outstanding achievement and growth in student reading levels, highlighting the vital role of literacy in shaping educational success. Julia P. Bryant Elementary, Mattie Lively Elementary, and Stilson Elementary schools made this year's list.

Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) has received a generous $4,765 donation from the Home Builders Association (HBA) to enhance training and educational opportunities for students in its Construction Management program.

Join the East Georgia State College Foundation for an exciting Casino Night fundraising event on November 7, where guests can enjoy games, food, and a silent auction, all while supporting educational opportunities for students.

The Associated General Contractors of Georgia (AGC Georgia) is set to host the Southeast Georgia Workforce Development Alliance's Skills Challenge on November 13, welcoming high school construction students from 26 local counties to compete in various trades at the Bulloch County Agricultural Complex.

Students from FFA chapters in Georgia and Florida showcased their remarkable wood and metal projects at the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia, from October 15-17, competing for recognition and cash prizes in a contest designed to highlight their creativity and craftsmanship.

In response to internet connectivity issues after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the Georgia Department of Education is providing hotspots to ensure continued learning, expanding its partnership with T-Mobile, which has already supplied over 500 hotspots to rural communities. So far, devices have been secured for nine primarily rural school districts, including Appling, Bartow, Coffee, Laurens, Mitchell, Monroe, Taylor, Towns, and Wayne.