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Twenty-three students walked across the stage this May at Georgia's Monroe County Achievement Center, a specialized school helping teens catch up on credits and succeed despite past challenges. The graduation marks another win for a program that's keeping the county's graduation rate strong. ##
Helen Austin of St. Mary's Academy earned Fayette County's top academic honor with her outstanding SAT score and GPA. She's now competing for the statewide title while celebrating the teacher who helped her succeed.
A newly renovated facility in Smyrna, Georgia, is making recovery easier by bringing five accountability courts under one roof. The program has already helped more than 1,500 people rebuild their lives with a recidivism rate under 11 percent.
Five Georgia schools in Lowndes County earned state achievement banners for exceptional student growth in math and literacy. The honors recognize sustained academic progress that only a select group of schools achieve each year.
A national Harvard-Stanford study shows Newton County Schools is improving student achievement faster than similar districts across the country. The Georgia district's focused approach to teaching fundamentals is paying off after years of pandemic disruption.
Eight new volunteers just took their oath to advocate for children in foster care in the Dawson area. They'll serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates, giving vulnerable kids a dedicated voice in court.
Forsyth County Schools earned recognition across multiple award tiers in Georgia's latest academic accountability rankings. The district's schools also dominated the state's top-performing Advanced Placement schools list.
Fifteen Cobb County high school seniors just earned prestigious National Merit Scholarships, joining an elite group of just 6,700 students nationwide recognized for academic excellence. These Georgia students are heading to top universities with awards ranging from one-time $2,500 prizes to four-year scholarships worth thousands.
The Mary Joy Moosman Foundation is awarding nine scholarships across three Georgia high schools after a teen died days before graduation. The foundation raised enough funds to expand from one school to all three Troup County high schools in just one year.
Twenty volunteers wrapped 1,500 Christmas gifts for 400 children in Baldwin County, Georgia, ensuring every child received three presents tailored to their wishes. The heartwarming tradition, now in its 12th year, combines community generosity with volunteers who pray over each gift they wrap.
A gleaming new $117 million arena just opened in Clayton County, Georgia, promising to transform the local economy while giving students world-class opportunities right in their backyard. The Arena at Southlake will host everything from high school graduations to major concerts and sporting events.
Joshua Ivey, a Madison County High School senior, earned a prestigious scholarship to help him become a neurosurgeon serving underserved communities. He was selected from 85 applicants across Georgia for his academic excellence and commitment to helping others.
A new treatment court facility in Cobb County, Georgia is giving people fighting addiction a real shot at recovery with counseling, therapy, and support all under one roof. The program has already graduated over 1,500 people with recidivism rates as low as 0-11%, compared to nearly 50% for those without treatment.
More than half of AP exams taken by Cobb County students now earn college credit, saving families an estimated $10 million in tuition. The Georgia district saw its biggest jump in AP success in years, with participation and passing rates both climbing sharply.
Georgia's State Superintendent honored seven Floyd County schools for outstanding student achievement in math, literacy, and even cursive writing. The rare recognition celebrates teachers and students who turned everyday dedication into measurable results.
Seven Georgia high school seniors will each receive $1,000 to pursue their college dreams through LGE Community Credit Union's 2026 scholarship program. Applications are open through March 31 for students in seven metro Atlanta counties.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College just awarded $25,000 in scholarships to 39 students pursuing careers from nursing to welding. Thanks to generous donors, these merit-based awards will cover tuition, books, and fees for students across 11 counties.
When wildfires threatened southeast Georgia, rescue organizations jumped into action to evacuate everything from bunnies to horses. Volunteers are opening their homes to dozens of displaced animals while their communities recover.
Kennedy Peacock earned a scholarship designed for students who've faced major obstacles and came out stronger. Five other Columbia County students also received awards to help fund their futures.
Breezy White just became the first person with Down syndrome to graduate from Georgia Highlands College and earn a college degree in Georgia. Her journey from childhood dream to 4.0 GPA student shows what's possible when opportunity meets determination.
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