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East Georgia State College names Erin Shufro as new Associate Provost

East Georgia State College names Erin Shufro as new Associate Provost

East Georgia State College (EGSC) has named Erin Shufro as its new Associate Provost, bringing her extensive experience in higher education and a strong commitment to student success to the institution.
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Board of Education supports statewide property tax relief

Board of Education supports statewide property tax relief

Bulloch County homeowners will see more stable property tax bills after the Board of Education allowed a new statewide homestead exemption to take effect, a move estimated to save local taxpayers over $1 million annually.
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Bulloch County Schools to open its first school-based health center

Bulloch County Schools to open its first school-based health center

Bulloch County's first school-based health center will open this fall to serve Langston Chapel Elementary School and Langston Chapel Middle School, offering comprehensive medical and counseling care to students and staff. The center is funded by a $1 million grant from the Georgia Department of Education.
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Saving for your kids? A 529 Plan vs UTMA

Saving for your kids? A 529 Plan vs UTMA

If you're looking to set aside money for your children or grandchildren, two great options to consider are 529 Plans and UTMA accounts, each offering unique benefits depending on your savings goals.
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OTC Dental Assisting students promote good oral health to Pre-K classrooms

OTC Dental Assisting students promote good oral health to Pre-K classrooms

Ogeechee Technical College dental assisting students visited over 280 local pre-K children on Feb. 27, teaching them about oral health and nutrition as part of National Children’s Dental Health Month.
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4th annual Career Workforce Summit is March 19

4th annual Career Workforce Summit is March 19

Bulloch County’s Workforce Development Committee is hosting its 4th Annual Career Workforce Summit on March 19 at Ogeechee Technical College, uniting educators, business leaders, and officials to celebrate current achievements and chart the future of career education and workforce development in the region.
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OTC announces the J.L. Petrea & Tony C. Petrea Endowed Scholarship

OTC announces the J.L. Petrea & Tony C. Petrea Endowed Scholarship

The Ogeechee Technical College Foundation has established the J.L. Petrea & Tony C. Petrea Endowed Scholarship with a $160,000 gift from Tony C. Petrea to support students pursuing careers in Industrial Technology.
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Equations & Excitement: Nearly 200 mathletes compete at 42nd annual Penny Sikes Math Tournament

Equations & Excitement: Nearly 200 mathletes compete at 42nd annual Penny Sikes Math Tournament

Nearly 200 young math enthusiasts gathered at Southeast Bulloch High School on March 8 for the 42nd Annual Penny Sikes Math Tournament, showcasing their problem-solving skills in an exciting competition.
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Professor Of Design, By Design: What inspired Erica Bartels to move from industry to academe

Professor Of Design, By Design: What inspired Erica Bartels to move from industry to academe

Erica Bartels, a lecturer at Georgia Southern University since 2020, combines her passion for design and teaching to inspire the next generation of interior designers through hands-on learning and industry experience.
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State Board of Education member Matt Donaldson to hold 12th district public hearing

State Board of Education member Matt Donaldson to hold 12th district public hearing

The Georgia State Board of Education will hold a public hearing on April 21 to gather input from citizens and educators in the 12th Congressional District on K-12 public education. Bulloch County is included in the 12th district.
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