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Red Cross to Install 375 Free Smoke Alarms in LaGrange
Community HeroesMar 18

Red Cross to Install 375 Free Smoke Alarms in LaGrange

Volunteers are joining firefighters to install free smoke alarms in 150 LaGrange homes on March 28, protecting families from the home fires that claim seven lives every day across America. Since 2014, this Red Cross program has saved over 2,500 lives.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Georgia Woman with Down Syndrome Earns Historic Degree
Community HeroesMay 17

Georgia Woman with Down Syndrome Earns Historic Degree

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.

Google: graduation achievement3 min read
Three Georgia Schools Beat Odds for Student Success
Community Heroes6d ago

Three Georgia Schools Beat Odds for Student Success

Three elementary schools in Rome, Georgia, earned statewide recognition for helping students achieve far beyond what statistics predicted. The schools proved that high expectations and strong support can overcome demographic challenges.

Google News - Student Achievement2 min read
Georgia Groups Push Back on $Billions Gas Plant Plan
VideosJan 25

Georgia Groups Push Back on $Billions Gas Plant Plan

Environmental advocates are challenging Georgia Power's costly plan to build new gas plants, demanding proof they're actually needed. The fight could save Georgia families from paying for unnecessary energy infrastructure.

CleanTechnica2 min read
17-Year-Old Machinist Graduates With Dad and Sister in Georgia
Acts of KindnessMay 7

17-Year-Old Machinist Graduates With Dad and Sister in Georgia

When Mayahuel Yaoapoqa moved from Micronesia to Georgia without speaking English, she never imagined she'd graduate college at 17 alongside her sister and father. This week, the three celebrate degrees together at Georgia Northwestern Technical College. #

Google: education success story2 min read
LaGrange Scholars Win $180K in College Scholarships
Acts of KindnessMay 27

LaGrange Scholars Win $180K in College Scholarships

Ten outstanding Georgia high school seniors just scored full rides worth $18,000 each through a 61-year-old scholarship program that's now awarded over $7 million. The Hatton Lovejoy Scholarships will cover their college costs for four years at top universities.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Red Cross Volunteers Help 100 After Georgia Tornadoes
Community HeroesMar 13

Red Cross Volunteers Help 100 After Georgia Tornadoes

When severe storms tore through Middle Georgia on Thursday, Red Cross volunteers jumped into action to help nearly 100 neighbors rebuild their lives. Teams are still assessing damage and expect to reach even more families in the coming days.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Georgia Teacher Plans First Overnight Trip for 31 Students
VideosJan 27

Georgia Teacher Plans First Overnight Trip for 31 Students

A Georgia special education teacher organized a fully funded overnight trip to Great Wolf Lodge for 31 students who rarely get typical school experiences. Transportation, meals, activities, and lodging were completely free for families.

Sunny Skyz2 min read
Hundreds Clean Georgia's Chattahoochee River
Acts of KindnessMar 23

Hundreds Clean Georgia's Chattahoochee River

Volunteers across north Georgia came together for "Sweep the Hooch," pulling trash from the beloved Chattahoochee River. Hundreds of people donated their Saturday to protect the waterway that provides drinking water for millions.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Freshman Fights Off 4 Match Points to Win Georgia Title
SportsFeb 12

Freshman Fights Off 4 Match Points to Win Georgia Title

University of Georgia freshman Deniz Dilek saved four match points in a tiebreaker to clinch her team's national indoor tennis championship. The comeback win capped an incredible night where Georgia's young squad proved they could handle the pressure.

Google News - Championship Win3 min read
Georgia Pays Landowners to Plant Pine Forests
Planet Wins1d ago

Georgia Pays Landowners to Plant Pine Forests

Georgia is helping property owners grow new forests with cash for planting costs. The state program covers site prep, seedlings, and management to restore pine woodlands across the state. ##

Google News - Reforestation2 min read
Georgia Greenlights "Bring Your Own Clean Energy" Program
Planet WinsApr 9

Georgia Greenlights "Bring Your Own Clean Energy" Program

Georgia just made it easier for companies to add their own solar and battery power to the state's electric grid—and everyone's energy bills could benefit. The new program lets businesses bypass the utility and work directly with clean energy developers.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Georgia Students Invent Pet Tracker and Makeup Robot
InnovationFeb 24

Georgia Students Invent Pet Tracker and Makeup Robot

Fifth graders created an app to save stray animals while third graders built a robotic eyeshadow applicator at Georgia's Innovation Day competition. Teams from across the region are now headed to state championships at Georgia Tech.

Google News - School Innovation3 min read
Georgia Foundation Expands Scholarships to Honor Teen
Community HeroesJan 21

Georgia Foundation Expands Scholarships to Honor Teen

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.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Georgia Cheerleaders Break Barrier to Reach Nationals
SportsFeb 6

Georgia Cheerleaders Break Barrier to Reach Nationals

Collins Hill High School's cheerleading team made history by becoming the first Georgia squad to compete at nationals, but only after fighting an outdated rule that tried to keep them home. Their victory on the mat and in policy could open doors for countless cheerleaders across the state.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
Georgia Food Bank Feeds Retired Elephants with Volunteers
Acts of KindnessMar 12

Georgia Food Bank Feeds Retired Elephants with Volunteers

A new partnership in Georgia lets volunteers deliver fresh produce to retired elephants at a refuge, turning a simple weekly drive into a chance to care for gentle giants. Second Harvest of South Georgia is teaming up with Elephant Aid International to keep rescued elephants fed and thriving.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Georgia Approves Customer-Funded Clean Energy Program
Planet WinsApr 15

Georgia Approves Customer-Funded Clean Energy Program

Georgia Power customers can now fund their own renewable energy projects under a groundbreaking program that lets businesses bring clean power online while supporting the grid. The framework could become a national model for meeting surging energy demand.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
Georgia Lets Companies Build Their Own Clean Energy Projects
SolutionsApr 21

Georgia Lets Companies Build Their Own Clean Energy Projects

Georgia Power just launched a groundbreaking program that lets businesses propose and fund their own renewable energy projects for the first time. The bipartisan initiative could help companies meet climate goals while accelerating the state's transition away from fossil fuels.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Georgia Launches Statewide Clean Energy Access Initiative
SolutionsApr 14

Georgia Launches Statewide Clean Energy Access Initiative

A new collaborative effort aims to make clean, affordable electricity accessible to every Georgian, from rural communities to major cities. Powering Georgia brings together local leaders, businesses, and residents to strengthen the state's energy grid.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Georgia Power Lets Companies Build Their Own Clean Energy
SolutionsApr 15

Georgia Power Lets Companies Build Their Own Clean Energy

Georgia's largest utility just launched a groundbreaking program that lets businesses fund and build their own solar and wind projects. It's the first time customers can bring clean energy directly to the grid, and it could change how America powers corporate climate goals.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read

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