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More than 1,800 Savannah State University students were celebrated for achieving a 3.0 GPA or higher at the school's April Honors Convocation. The ceremony recognized everything from Dean's List achievers to the university's top academic representative for Georgia's university system.
Five Georgia small businesses just earned the state's highest recognition for their innovation and community impact. From a bodega in Savannah to a tech company in rural Ocilla, these entrepreneurs are proving that success and service go hand in hand.
A Georgia long snapper who was cut from his college team just won a national championship with Indiana. Mark Langston's journey from high school defensive end to championship special teams player shows how setbacks can fuel success.
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.
A powerful new play about alcohol recovery opens in Savannah this April, showing how one man's denial transforms into hope. The White Chip runs for two weekends at Savannah Repertory Theater.
Four young dogs in Georgia have just days to find foster or forever homes before facing euthanasia at a municipal shelter. Renegade Paws Rescue is rallying the community with an urgent call: just two weeks of fostering could save a life. #
When a woman went under in the murky Savannah River, two firefighters in drysuits dove in and pulled her to safety in moments. Behind that split-second rescue lies a nine-year commitment to protecting one of America's busiest waterways.
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.
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.
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. #
A Savannah dog daycare turned an electric VW bus into a beloved zero-emission "Pup Bus" that picks up pups for daycare while parents snap photos like it's the first day of school. The eco-friendly transport serves busy pet owners while proving small businesses can embrace clean energy without sacrificing service.
Savannah is rolling out the welcome mat for entrepreneurs with a week packed full of networking events, competitions, and workshops designed to help local businesses thrive. The city's support comes at a crucial time when nearly half of all startups fail within five years.
Four schools in Savannah have earned prestigious state honors for helping students achieve remarkable academic growth and performance. The recognition proves that dedicated teachers and invested students can create real, measurable progress.
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.
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.
A foundation born from tragedy just awarded its largest scholarship class ever, turning heartbreak into hope for 28 students. Since 2016, the Abbie DeLoach Foundation has given over $2 million to deserving young people in coastal Georgia.
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. ##
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