Robinson Elementary Second Grader Wins New Bike

Marley Hambey is the winner of a brand new bike, awarded for her perfect school attendence...
Jan 25, 2008

Black's Mill and Kilough Faculty Battle it Out on the Basketball Court

All proceeds from this Friday's exciting basketball event between the faculties of Black's Mill Elementary and Kilough Elementary will benefit the education programs at both schools...
Jan 21, 2008

Governor Perdue Announces Education and Economy Initiatives

The VIP (“Very Important Parent”) Recruiter Program will target 551 Georgia elementary, middle and high schools with high truancy levels. The program will provide a grant for a VIP recruiter in each school to ensure that parents, who might otherwise not be involved, become engaged in their child’s education...
Jan 16, 2008

Lanier Tech Vice President Honored by State House of Representatives

Rep. James Mills of Hall County recently presented Russell Vandiver with a framed copy of House Resolution 561, recognizing the impact his work has had on economic development and workforce development in Georgia over the past thirty years...
Jan 15, 2008

Winter Story Times at Chestatee Regional Library System

The winter session of children’s programs has begun at Chestatee Regional Library System. Dawson and Lumpkin County libraries offer several story time programs for various age groups...
Jan 14, 2008

Robinson Elementary January Events

Here are the upcoming events for Robinson Elementary School...

Jan 11, 2008

2008 Black's Mill Elementary School Spelling Bee Winner and Runner Up.

Congratulations to Carly Glaze and Logan Hill...
Jan 10, 2008

Carmen Deedy to Weave Her Inventive Yarns at Brenau University Performance

Carmen Agra Deedy, an internationally known author of children´s literature, a storyteller and radio contributor, will appear on the Brenau campus Saturday, Jan. 12...
Jan 9, 2008

Construction Underway for Dawson County Adult Learning Center

The Dawson County Board of Commissioners and the Dawsonville City Council joined forces on this project with Lanier Technical College and the Dawson County Board of Education to provide a modern educational facility where individuals can improve their quality of life by obtaining a GED...
Dec 27, 2007

NGCSU's Linda Williams Named 2007 Georgia Professor of the Year

The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education have named North Georgia College & State University’s Linda Williams the 2007 Georgia Professor of the Year...
Dec 20, 2007

NGCSU Steps Up Water Conservation Efforts

Among other initiatives, plans are in progress for the university's dining hall to go “trayless” in an effort to cut water consumption.  And maintenance workers are currently installing flow constrictors in residence hall bathrooms to reduce the amount of water used for showers...
Dec 19, 2007

Black’s Mill Elementary Insights - January 2008

Black's Mills begins the New Year with a bang, with a full month of activities, meetings and birthday celebrations...
Dec 18, 2007

Lanier Tech Announces GOAL Nominees

The Lanier Tech GOAL winner will be recognized at a Gainesville Lions Club luncheon in March and will compete in May against GOAL winners from other Georgia technical colleges during GOAL Week in Atlanta...
Dec 18, 2007

Disappearing Tax Break for Donors Prompts Close Watch on Year-End Deadlines

With a unique tax break for donors to universities and other charities expiring at the end of 2007, Brenau University’s top charitable giving official urged eligible prospective contributors to take advantage of the provision before Dec. 31...
Dec 17, 2007

Brenau University and Gainesville State College Host School Principals from Brazil Through the Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program

Three award-winning secondary school principals from Brazil and the director of a national  organization of top Brazilian state educators will spend five days in northeast Georgia...
Dec 10, 2007