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Thomasville High School joins a statewide program bringing professional chef training to cafeteria staff. The goal is making school meals so delicious that students actually get excited about lunch.
Korry Sessoms, a 17-year-old football player from New Manchester High School, just joined an elite group by scoring a perfect 1600 on the SAT. He's one of fewer than 0.05% of test takers to ever reach the top score.
Five women golfers at Truett McConnell University in Georgia balanced championship play with straight-A academics, earning national recognition for their 3.5+ GPAs. Over 1,500 student athletes nationwide made the Women's Golf Coaches Association list this year.
After 17 years of helping students succeed at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, Campus Director Paulette Brown got to watch her own daughter cross the graduation stage. Chrissa Davis completed her nursing degree while raising three young children, continuing a family healthcare legacy.
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.
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.
A middle schooler designed a onesie for infants with Down syndrome after watching her brother struggle with regular clothes. Her invention won top prize at Coweta County's Innovation Expo, where 60+ student teams pitched products to solve real problems.
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.
Delta Community Credit Union is giving five Georgia students $5,000 each to help pay for college. There's just one catch: applicants must complete a free financial literacy course first.
A Georgia high school senior refused to give up on his SAT goal, improving his score with each attempt until he finally hit 1500. His dedication earned him the prestigious STAR Student award and opened doors to his dream colleges.
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 Georgia foundation honoring a teen who died days before graduation is now offering scholarships to students at all three Troup County high schools. Nine awards totaling over $10,000 will help seniors pursue their dreams in 2026.