Area News
Georgia’s Rachel Kinsaul named finalist for National Teacher of the Year
2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year Rachel Kinsaul, an agricultural science teacher at Morgan County High School, has been named one of five finalists for the 2026 National Teacher of the Year, the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) announced today. Over the past year, Kinsaul has served as a statewide advocate for public…
Read MoreSouthern Regional Technical College Announces Kelly Wilson as First Business and Industry Relationship Manager
Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelly Wilson as the college’s first Business and Industry Relationship Manager. In this newly created role, Wilson will serve as a vital connection between the college and employers throughout the Thomasville and Bainbridge communities, developing partnerships and expanding access to customized workforce training…
Read MoreSGMC Health Introduces PET Cardiac Stress Testing for More Accurate Heart Diagnostics
SGMC Health is expanding its advanced cardiac imaging capabilities with the introduction of Positron Emission Tomography (PET) cardiac stress testing, offering patients faster, more accurate assessments of heart function close to home. This technology represents a major enhancement in the diagnosis and management of coronary artery disease. A cardiac PET stress test visualizes blood flow…
Read MoreJanuary Net Tax Revenues Down 0.6%
The State of Georgia’s net tax collections in the month of January totaled $3.03 billion, for a decrease of $18.1 million, or 0.6%, compared to January 2025, when net tax collections totaled $3.05 billion for the month. Year-to-date, net tax revenue collections through seven months totaled roughly $19.75 billion, for an increase of 345.6 million, or…
Read MoreRegister your Mountain Mover for Girls on the Run this season
Registration for the Girls on the Run Spring season is now open, and we’re so excited to welcome girls to another season of confidence, connection, and fun! This spring season, girls will participate in our Hello, Mountain Mover! curriculum, which focuses on building confidence, navigating challenges, and strengthening friendships. We’re hosting teams at schools across South…
Read MoreSGMC Health Wins Two Statewide Patient Safety Awards from the Georgia Hospital Association
The Georgia Hospital Association (GHA) has awarded SGMC Health two of its prestigious Patient Safety and Quality Awards, recognizing the system’s innovative work to improve patient safety, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes. SGMC Health earned third place in the Hospitals With Greater Than 300 Beds category for the project, “Transforming Environmental Services for Better Patient Satisfaction and Safety.” Led by Myron…
Read MoreUSDA Launches New Online Portal for Reporting Foreign-Owned Agricultural Land Transactions
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is launching a new online portal to streamline reporting of transactions involving U.S. agricultural land by foreign persons, which can include businesses and governments, under the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 (AFIDA). The new online portal is part of a broader effort to strengthen enforcement and protect…
Read MoreLocal Students Named to Dean’s List at University of Maryland Global Campus
More than 18,700 University of Maryland Global Campus students were named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2025 term. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintained a cumulative GPA of…
Read MoreABAC welcomes Dr. Yasemin Atinc as dean of the Stafford School of Business
ABAC is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Yasemin Öcal Atinc as dean of the Stafford School of Business, bringing two decades of academic leadership, innovative program development, and extensive global teaching experience to the role. Her first day in the role will be Feb. 16. President Tracy Brundage shared how Dr. Atinc’s leadership…
Read MoreSGMC Health Names Women’s Health Patterson as Practice of the Quarter
SGMC Health recognized SGMC Women’s Health – Patterson as its latest Practice of the Quarter, celebrating the team’s exceptional patient feedback and commitment to extraordinary care. With nearly 200 Google reviews and a near-perfect 4.9-star rating, SGMC Women’s Health – Patterson has set a remarkable standard for patient satisfaction. Located at 2310 N. Patterson Street,…
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