Inspire

These stories about local youth taking action to make a difference in our community as well as the adults who support and encourage them are made possible through the continued support of Georgia Southern University as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Georgia Southern education major Zachary "Zach" Barrow has surprise graduation at WJMS

Not wanting to miss out on a day of his students' instruction, William James Middle School teacher Zach Barrow chose to skip his own graduation from Georgia Southern University on Tuesday, December 13. His administrators, fellow faculty, and students surprised him with his own special ceremony instead.

Dec 15, 2022 7:02 PM Read more >

Therapy SPOT and AMBUCS surprise children with adaptive bikes for Christmas

On Monday, December 12 at 5pm, four children with mobility challenges received an adaptive bike for Christmas at The Therapy SPOT .

Dec 13, 2022 6:56 PM Read more >

Young entrepreneur Landon Young says a beautiful lawn doesn't happen by itself

Portal Middle High School Senior has owned a successful lawn care business since 2016!

Nov 21, 2022 12:05 PM Read more >

Ava Mincey pours her heart and soul into lemonade stand and serving others

When life hands 13-year-old Ava Mincey lemons, she makes lemonade and a difference. Ava is an 8th grader at William James Middle School who has already dedicated an impressive amount of her young life to serving others.

Sep 13, 2022 7:03 PM Read more >

Portal's Hunter Martin inspires as he wins gold in national adapted track racing

Rising high school junior Hunter Martin inspires his peers as he takes Denver Nationals

Aug 15, 2022 12:00 PM Read more >

Student - Teacher bond is the difference maker for Jason Michael

Jason Michael is an inspiring young man who beats the odds to live life to the fullest

Jul 13, 2022 3:43 PM Read more >

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