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A field trip to Mayfield Dairy and a PTO-sponsored Fun Family Night are just two activities on the books at Robinson Elementary...
Audubon Art and Science to be Showcased in Brenau Event Honoring Donation of Rare Books
Brenau University Trustee Library will host an engaging, informative presentation on the works of John James Audubon on Monday, Sept. 15, in the library and adjacent Thurmond McRae Auditorium...
Sep 3, 2008
Local Mom Inspired by Grandmother’s Encouragement and Love of Education: Creates Online Study Site
Qwizzy’s World was transformed from a ‘good idea’ to a ‘dream-come-true’
for local entrepreneur Julie Wilson, who designed the study site to help her kids study for tests...
Aug 27, 2008
Brenau Retains Best Education Value Distinction in U.S. News & World Report Rankings
For the fourth consecutive year the magazine U.S. News & World Report ranked 130-year-old Brenau University as the 10th best education value in the Southeast...
Aug 27, 2008
Brenau Expands Music Faculty with Addition of Barbara Steinhaus
Lyric soprano Barbara Steinhaus has joined the faculty at Brenau University in a new position as professor of music and director of the music program with a specialization in vocal performance...
Aug 25, 2008
Sea Turtle Nest Damage from Fay Likely not as Intense as Feared
Tropical Storm Fay cut short a record-breaking year for loggerhead sea turtles...
Aug 25, 2008
Fall Educational Opportunities Abound at the Holly
Beginning September 8, the Holly will be offering an array of theater and voice classes for future stars of all ages, including adult education classes...
Aug 21, 2008
Technical Colleges Receive Federal Grant to Boost Workforce in State’s Energy Industry
The funding will produce graduates with skills that will address a national shortage of skilled labor in the energy sector. One goal of the program is to increase awareness of energy and industrial construction employment opportunities, among others...
Aug 21, 2008
Rosanne Short to Head Brenau Evening and Weekend College in Gainesville
Brenau University appointed Rosanne Short of Cornelia as the director of the Gainesville division of its Evening and Weekend College...
Aug 13, 2008
ACT scores on rise as Georgia leaps three spots in national rankings
Georgia's composite ACT score rose to 20.6 in 2008, up from 20.3 in 2007. The national average dropped to 21.1, down .1 from 2007. Georgia’s scores also increased in every subject area tested by the ACT – English, Reading, Mathematics and Science...
Aug 13, 2008
Back-to-School F.A.I.R. (Families Accessing Information and Resources) Set for Late August
The purpose of the fair is to increase community awareness of the many services available to county residents and strengthen the network of area service providers...
Aug 12, 2008
Brenau Dean Starich Named to Prestigious Leader Fellowship
Gale Hansen Starich is one of 76 U.S. educators named to the first class of academic fellows cited for their roles in engaging science and math students with courses and curriculum rooted in real-world problems...
Aug 11, 2008
Brenau University Cited for Technology Use in Teaching Languages
Brenau University is one of only 10 universities in the nation selected this year for participation in the Network for Effective Language Learning, created to help stimulate innovative technology-based approaches to teaching foreign languages in U.S. higher education institutions...
Aug 8, 2008
'Shoes That Fit' Partners with Rack Room Shoes
This partnership allows for the opportunity to raise funds to provide new shoes for thousands of kids who could not otherwise afford them. The result is that these children are provided with the ability to go to school with dignity and in comfort...
Aug 5, 2008
Governor’s Office of Consumer Affairs Launches ConsumerEd Web site
The web site walks consumers through major purchasing and financial decisions, such as buying a car, purchasing a house, renting an apartment, making home improvements, dealing with credit and debt, managing money and avoiding foreclosure...
Jul 31, 2008
Governor Reminds Georgians of Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday
Georgia shoppers will be able to purchase certain clothing items, schools supplies, computers and computer accessories without paying state and local sales tax during the state’s seventh annual tax-free holiday, which begins at 12:01 a.m. July 31 and continues until midnight August 3...
Jul 31, 2008
