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GaDOE and partners providing K-12 tutoring to address lost learning opportunities

GaDOE and partners providing K-12 tutoring to address lost learning opportunities

Tutoring in grades K-8 will be provided through a partnership with the AmeriCorps tutoring programs Reading Corps and Math Corps. Trained tutors will be placed at select schools to deliver evidence-based tutoring. In grades 9-12, GaDOE will launch the GaTutor program, available through Georgia Virtual Learning.
Georgia Southern Theatre student Benjamin Roberts recognized by the Black Theatre Network

Georgia Southern Theatre student Benjamin Roberts recognized by the Black Theatre Network

Benjamin Roberts, a Georgia Southern University senior with a double major in theater and computer science, was named the second place Young Actor at the 2023 Black Theatre Network (BTN) Conference.
Colony Bank opens nominations for 2024 Colony Leadership Academy

Colony Bank opens nominations for 2024 Colony Leadership Academy

The program is designed to foster young leaders and encourage students to recognize their own potential. It is open to high school juniors during the last half of their junior year through the first half of their senior year.
Georgia Southern researchers study cardiovascular health in ultramarathon runners to better understand impacts of physical activity

Georgia Southern researchers study cardiovascular health in ultramarathon runners to better understand impacts of physical activity

Georgia Southern’s Biodynamics and Human Performance Center aims to find out through a recent study of 75 ultramarathon runners if there is a such thing as "too much exercise."
Bulloch BOE struggles with vote to increase millage rate

Bulloch BOE struggles with vote to increase millage rate

After much discussion by the Bulloch County Board of Education, they voted 7 to 1 at noon on Friday to approve the millage rate increase. The Bulloch Board of Commissioners met at 3 PM for a procedural vote to adopt the BOE millage rate.
Augusta University President Brooks Keel to retire in 2024

Augusta University President Brooks Keel to retire in 2024

Brooks Keel, President of Augusta University and former President of Georgia Southern University announced his plans to retire in 2024.
GS to recognize ten Bulloch teachers with Extra Yard grants at football game Saturday

GS to recognize ten Bulloch teachers with Extra Yard grants at football game Saturday

The Eagles will recognize a total of 20 area teachers who will receive $250 classroom grants on the field Saturday in the game against UAB. Teachers from Portal Elementary, Statesboro High, Sallie Zetterower Elementary, Julia P. Bryant Elementary, Langston Chapel Elementary, Brooklet Elementary, and SEB are among the recipients.
Bulloch BOE completes second round of tax hearings and will vote Friday at noon

Bulloch BOE completes second round of tax hearings and will vote Friday at noon

After six total public hearings the Bulloch Board of Education will vote Friday, September 8th at 12 noon at the Board of Education complex. Bulloch County Board of Commissioners are scheduled to meet at 3 PM to adopt the BOE millage rate.
Honey Extraction Party scheduled for Sept. 7 at East Georgia State College

Honey Extraction Party scheduled for Sept. 7 at East Georgia State College

Guests will get to learn about honey, how it is made by honeybees, and how it is collected by beekeepers
Bulloch County Schools to reopen Friday

Bulloch County Schools to reopen Friday

All Bulloch County schools & offices will resume a normal schedule on Friday, September 1. Parents should expect bus route delays and caution student drivers. Principals will work with families if isolated conditions cause absences.