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SGMC Health Honors Student Engagement and Workforce Development Teams as Health System Heroes
SGMC Health has recognized its student engagement and workforce development teams as its latest Health System Heroes for their leadership in developing future healthcare professionals. The honorees—Rachel Dillard, Deb Baker, Hilary Willis, Rebekah Bell, Lanea Staton, Sharon Brown, and Colby Ruiz, MD—have created expanded pathways for students across South Georgia to explore healthcare careers. Through…
Read MoreWiregrass Georgia Technical College Celebrates First Career Plus Graduates, Opening Doors to New Opportunities
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College proudly celebrates the graduation of the college’s first Career Plus High School graduates, marking a significant milestone for the Adult Education program and the students who successfully completed the pathway. The first graduates of the Career Plus High School program are Lowndes County residents Unique Brown, Javrious Nelson, and Austin Hesters.…
Read MoreGov. Kemp: ArcelorMittal Building Solutions Brings North American HQ to Macon-Bibb
Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that ArcelorMittal Building Solutions will establish its North American headquarters and a new manufacturing facility in Macon-Bibb County. The initial investment will bring roughly $57 million and up to 70 new jobs to the community, with plans for an additional $50 million in investment and as many as 70…
Read MoreABAC announces Dr. Raymond Carnley as Vice President of External Affairs
ABAC President Tracy Brundage recently announced the selection of Dr. Raymond E. Carnley as Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College’s next vice president of External Affairs. Carnley brings more than two decades of leadership experience in higher education advancement, fundraising, governmental relations, and institutional strategy. A seasoned executive and trusted advisor to college presidents and governing boards,…
Read MoreArea residents graduate from Georgia Southwestern State University
The following area residents were among 261 students who earned an undergraduate or graduate degree from Georgia Southwestern State University during the Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony held on Thursday, May 7 in the Convocation Hall of the Student Success Center. Morgan Willis of Adel, Ga. earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education cum laude Crystal…
Read MoreGHS Dedicates New Historical Marker About Georgia’s State Prison Farm (1899–1937)
Dedicated by the Georgia Historical Society and Baldwin County Board of Commissioners The Georgia Historical Society dedicated a new historical marker recognizing Georgia’s State Prison Farm (1899–1937) and its role in the development of Georgia’s prison system following the Civil War. WHERE: Walter B. Williams Park, 59 GA-22, Milledgeville, Georgia, 31061 Georgia’s State Prison Farm…
Read MoreGREAT Health Program Funding Opportunity Released
The Georgia Department of Community Health is pleased to announce the release of the first competitive funding opportunity for the GREAT Health Program. The Point-of-Care Telepod strategy opens for application submissions on May 15, 2026. Applications will be accepted until June 15, 2026. Full details on how to apply can be found on DCH’s GREAT Health website…
Read MoreSRTC Recognizes President’s List Students for Spring 2026 Term
Recently, the administration at Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) recognized exceptional students achieving the honor of President’s List for the Spring 2026 term, which ended May 5. Each semester, SRTC recognizes students who have accomplished high academic achievement through the President’s List. In order to qualify for the President’s List, students must meet two criteria:…
Read MoreBlake Jaramillo recognized by UNG president for earning 4.0 GPA
Blake Jaramillo of Hahira has been named to the President’s Honor Roll at the University of North Georgia (UNG) for achieving a 4.0 grade-point average during spring 2026. Dr. Michael P. Shannon, president of UNG, recognized students who reached this academic achievement during the spring 2026 semester. Students enrolled in 12 or more credit hours…
Read MoreGHS Dedicates New Historical Marker About Dr. John Henry Jordan, Physician & Pioneer of African-American Healthcare
The Georgia Historical Society (GHS), in partnership with the Coweta County African American Heritage Museum, dedicated a new historical marker on May 16, 2026, in Newnan, Georgia, commemorating Dr. John Henry Jordan (1870–1912), a pioneering African-American physician and community leader in Coweta County. The marker was unveiled at the site of Dr. Jordan’s hospital on Pinson Street, where he established Coweta County’s first-known…
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