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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.
Over 100 school leaders in Rome, Georgia gathered for intensive training focused on one goal: helping every student achieve more. The district's investment in leadership development aims to strengthen classroom instruction across all schools.
Community members in Rome, Georgia gathered on Broad Street to celebrate Flag Day, intentionally creating a diverse event focused on healing and bringing people together. Organizer Karen Dobson designed the celebration to remind neighbors they're more alike than different.
Three elementary schools in Rome, Georgia earned state recognition for achieving far better student outcomes than predictions based on their demographics. The schools proved that strong teaching and high expectations can help all kids succeed.
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. #
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.
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.
Twenty-nine young people who left traditional school just proved that giving up is never the end of the story. Through Georgia's Youth Success Academy, they earned high school diplomas and a fresh start at building their futures.
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.
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.
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.
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. ##
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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