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OTC dental assisting program awards 11 pins to graduates

OTC dental assisting program awards 11 pins to graduates

The students were celebrated at an annual ceremony held on July 20.
Georgia Southern announces 2023's 40 Under 40

Georgia Southern announces 2023's 40 Under 40

This week, Georgia Southern University announced the 2023 recipients of its annual 40 Under 40 honor. Check out the list and learn more about each of the honorees.
Fort Stewart and Georgia Southern University sign agreement to offer graduate courses on base

Fort Stewart and Georgia Southern University sign agreement to offer graduate courses on base

The courses will allow soldiers and their families to pursue higher education without disrupting their duties or having to relocate.
Gifted Services nominations accepted through Aug. 23

Gifted Services nominations accepted through Aug. 23

This fall review provides a time for teachers, parents, guardians, students, or peers to nominate any newly enrolled student who meets the specifications for this window of consideration. New students in second through eighth grades are eligible for nomination.
Georgia Southern sets fundraising record for third year in a row

Georgia Southern sets fundraising record for third year in a row

Total cash, pledges and in-kind gifts to GS amounted to $23,831,604 during fiscal year 2023
Bulloch County Board of Education adopts tentative millage rate

Bulloch County Board of Education adopts tentative millage rate

The Bulloch County Board of Education tentatively adopted a millage rate which will require an increase in property taxes by 16.07%. All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearings on this tax increase to be held at the Bulloch County Board of Education on August 10 and 17.
Bulloch County is back to school

Bulloch County is back to school

Summer is over for Bulloch County students! Bulloch County Schools returned for the 2023-2024 school year this morning, August 1.
Charles Gary Tippins, Sr. Endowed Scholarship to benefit OTC Agribusiness students

Charles Gary Tippins, Sr. Endowed Scholarship to benefit OTC Agribusiness students

The Charles Gary Tippins, Sr. Endowed Scholarship will support two annual $1,000 scholarships at minimum in perpetuity to an Ogeechee Technical College student in need of financial assistance who is also enrolled in the OTC Agribusiness program.
Georgia Milestones scores improve in 2022-23, with notable improvement in early literacy

Georgia Milestones scores improve in 2022-23, with notable improvement in early literacy

Most gains in the 2022-2023 Georgia Milestones scores occurred in ELA and mathematics and at the elementary and middle-school levels, while most declines occurred in science and social studies and at the high school level. GaDOE is launching several new initiatives to ensure school districts have the resources they need to close these gaps.
Georgia Foundation for Agriculture receives grant to develop virtual agricultural game

Georgia Foundation for Agriculture receives grant to develop virtual agricultural game

Through its new game, GFA aims to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual environments to enhance students' understanding of STEM and AgTech developments.