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EGSC’s Annual Family and Friends Fun Day returns Sept. 30

EGSC’s Annual Family and Friends Fun Day returns Sept. 30

The event will offer fun for the whole family including bounce houses, games, and the Bobcat Regatta. The Bobcat Regatta is a competition made up of teams who build boats out of cardboard and duct tape - nothing else! Awards will be given to the overall team that crosses Ezra Pond the fastest.
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After public outcry, BOE postpones tax increase vote and plans more tax increase public hearings

After public outcry, BOE postpones tax increase vote and plans more tax increase public hearings

After public outcry and citizens filing a petition in Superior Court, the Bulloch County Board of Education announced on Friday that it will postpone a vote on on the proposed property tax increase and host three additional public hearings about the 2023 millage rate.
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National Science Foundation awards nearly $400K to GS professors

National Science Foundation awards nearly $400K to GS professors

The funding is part of a $3M initiative aimed at improving learning outcomes for middle school students.
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OTC's Diesel Technology program receives $3,500 grant

OTC's Diesel Technology program receives $3,500 grant

The grant funds were made possible through Canoochee EMC’s Operation Round Up program. By rounding their bill to the next dollar, thousands of Cannoochee EMC members have helped contribute over $2 million to their communities since it first began the program in 2001. These grant funds will help purchase two heavy duty jack stands for program and instructional use.
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Digital course material program at GS saved students more than $1.7M

Digital course material program at GS saved students more than $1.7M

The university's Day1Access program helped students save by providing digital course materials, in lieu of traditional textbooks.
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Regional Education Summit to take place in Bulloch County on Aug. 16

Regional Education Summit to take place in Bulloch County on Aug. 16

The community-wide event is for anyone interested in increasing education outcomes, prosperity, and quality of life in Bulloch County.
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University System of Georgia’s economic impact grows to $20.1 billion

University System of Georgia’s economic impact grows to $20.1 billion

A study found that USG bachelor’s graduates from the Class of 2022 will earn over $1 million more during their lifetimes than they would have without their college degree.
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Georgia Council on Literacy holds first in-person meeting in Statesboro

Georgia Council on Literacy holds first in-person meeting in Statesboro

Did you know only 2 out of 5 Georgia third graders can read proficiently by the time they finish third grade? But thanks to Georgia House Bill 538 and Georgia Senate Bill 211, literacy help is now on the way. Read more about the Georgia Council on Literacy and the Georgia Early Literacy Act to learn how you can support our students and educators.
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OTC receives $159,200 grant to expand its nursing program

OTC receives $159,200 grant to expand its nursing program

One piece of equipment purchased through the grant is the newly acquired SimBabyTM. The SimBaby is a tetherless pediatric simulator designed to help students recognize and respond to a number of critical illnesses that may affect pediatric patients. 
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Bulloch's Title I schools to host Family Forums

Bulloch's Title I schools to host Family Forums

The Family Forums will take place between Aug. 8 to Aug. 31, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. for each session. See the article for dates and times.
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