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A new music festival in Thomasville, Georgia, is raising funds for a literacy program that has already helped 11 out of 13 students reach grade level reading skills. The event combines R&B, reggae, and live DJ sets to support kids in a county where only 34% of students read at their expected level.
A specialty firearms manufacturer is investing $22 million to build a new facility in Thomasville, Georgia, creating 120 skilled jobs over the next few years. The move brings high-tech manufacturing to a community eager for economic growth.
Thomas County Central High School just proved that small town schools can compete with anyone, earning statewide recognition for excellence in both STEM and humanities advanced courses. With 30 AP classes and stellar test scores, this Thomasville school is rewriting what's possible for rural education.
A new partnership between Second Harvest of South Georgia and an elephant refuge is recruiting volunteers to deliver fresh fruits and vegetables to three rescued elephants. Each Friday, community members can make a simple 40-mile drive that helps feed elephants who need 200 pounds of food daily.
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.
Winston-Salem State University just received $70,000 to bring cancer screenings directly to rural communities where people face a 5% lower survival rate. The mobile health unit will deliver life-saving early detection services to areas where doctors are scarce and hospitals are 30 minutes away.
Two third graders who love makeup built a Lego robot that applies eyeshadow, taking first place at a regional innovation competition. Their invention, along with creations like a stray pet tracking app and a chicken waste remover, will compete at Georgia Tech in March.