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Georgia CTAE graduation rate rises to 98.45%

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DOE

The graduation rate for students involved in Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) has risen to 98.45%. This rate – which applies to students who complete a Career Pathway – exceeds the overall state graduation rate by 11.25 percentage points, underscoring the relevance and impact of CTAE opportunities. The 2024 CTAE graduation rate was 98.24%.…

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SGMC Health Recognizes Mathis with BEE Award

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SGMC Health recognized Donitra “Donnie” Mathis, Patient Care Technician at SGMC Health Smith Northview, as the latest recipient of the Being Extraordinary Everyday (BEE) Award. Mathis was nominated by six different patients or family members during the month of December, an extraordinary testament to her consistent, patient-centered approach and the positive outcomes she helps create.…

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USPS Honors Boxing Champion Muhammad Ali With Forever Stamps

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The U.S. Postal Service honored boxing great and humanitarian Muhammad Ali with two stamps today. A dedication ceremony for the stamps was held in his hometown of Louisville, KY. “Muhammad Ali not only revolutionized boxing, he reshaped sports, fought for his beliefs, and became a symbol of courage, integrity and love” said Ronald A. Stroman,…

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SGMC Health Welcomes Pediatric Hospitalist John Thompson, MD

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SGMC Health is pleased to welcome John Thompson, MD, a board-certified Pediatric Hospitalist, to its team at SGMC Health Main. Dr. Thompson brings a passion for caring for children and a commitment to providing exceptional hospital-based care. Dr. Thompson specializes in treating common pediatric conditions in a hospital setting, such as asthma, bronchiolitis, infections, injuries,…

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Secretary Raffensperger Continues Fight to Keep Georgians’ Social Security Numbers from Unknown Parties

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Secretary Raffensperger

Atlanta – The Georgia Secretary of State’s Office is continuing to uphold state law that prevents Georgia voters’ private information, including social security numbers, from being shared with unknown, outside parties. The Department of Justice requested Georgia voters’ full social security numbers, driver’s license numbers, and dates of birth, with intention to share the data…

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Quarantined Quartet brings family-oriented performance to ABAC on Tuesday, Jan. 27

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TIFTON, Ga. — As a part of the “ABAC Presents!” performing art series, the Quarantined Quartet will perform in Howard Auditorium at 7 p.m. on Jan. 27. Tickets are available for purchase at arts.abac.edu. Quarantined Quartet is a one-of-a-kind musical ensemble featuring four guitarists and true family collaboration. The performance at ABAC will be Quarantined…

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PSST Wins Nine Broadway World Tallahassee Awards

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VALDOSTA — Peach State Summer Theatre’s 2025 season — “The Wizard of Oz,” “Little Shop of Horrors,” and “A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline”— is the winner of nine Broadway World Tallahassee awards. This includes the highly coveted Favorite Local Theatre honor. This is the fourth consecutive year Peach State Summer Theatre has been named…

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Governor Kemp to Lead Economic Development Mission to Belgium, UK

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Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that he and First Lady Marty Kemp will lead an international mission this week to reinforce economic relationships in Belgium and the United Kingdom. “Companies from Belgium and the U.K. support jobs in manufacturing and technology in communities across the state,” said Governor Brian Kemp. “As Marty and I have…

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Long Weekend Brings Big Wins for Georgia Lottery Players

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(Jan. 20, 2026) – A Douglasville resident won $50,000 in the Jan. 17 Powerball drawing by matching four of the five white-ball numbers and the Powerball. The ticket was purchased on the Georgia Lottery mobile app. The next drawing will be Jan. 21 with an estimated jackpot of $209 million. Several players had a lucky weekend playing…

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