graduation
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens-Clarke County Jail Marks Graduation of 17 Inmates in Re-Entry Success Program
Thirteen inmates spent the afternoon getting ready in Unit 6 of the Athens-Clarke County Jail. They chose suits, donated by local churches, paired them with matching dress shoes, and readied themselves to celebrate their graduation from the Re-Entry Success Jail Resident Program. The program helps jail residents transition back into…
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Diversity
‘Generational Curse Broken’: First-Gen College Students Reflect on Graduation
Siham Ahmed, a fourth-year student at the University of Georgia, emigrated from Ethiopia to the United States at the age of 1. The move away from culture and community was difficult, but Ahmed said her parents made the decision “because of the opportunities that exist in America Where can I…
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Education
Plan After Graduation? Jackson County Schools Prepare Students For Life After High School
The question that haunts seniors everywhere — what are your plans after you graduate? Many seniors in Jackson County said they feel more prepared to answer that question after numerous efforts and initiatives by the school system. With a graduation rate of 93.5%, the Jackson County School System has been…
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COVID-19 Coverage
Reporter’s Notebook: What COVID-19 Took From the Class of 2020
For most University of Georgia students, the graduation ceremony in Sanford Stadium is the ultimate form of closure. The fireworks at the end of the ceremony are the perfect bookend to the fireworks seen on acceptances four years prior. On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, I, along with thousands of other…
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Education
College Scholarships Awarded to Madison County Middle School Students
Before even leaving middle school, four Madison County, Georgia students have received scholarships to pay for college. Madison County graduation coach Renee McCannon said with this, going to college becomes very possible for first-generation students. There’s a lot of kids in Madison County that may never think of going to…
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Northeast Georgia News
Tips for College Students Looking For Jobs
For some students finishing school in December, graduation is right around the corner. Job hunting is currently on many college students’ minds. How Many People are Unemployed Nationally? Several media outlets are reporting the possibility of another recession. With this news, students may need to try harder when with looking…
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Athens-Clarke County
Earth Day 2019: UGA Office of Sustainability Says ‘No More Confetti’
As graduation nears, University of Georgia seniors are rushing to take their graduation photos before they take their ceremonial walk through the Arch. What these graduates may not know is according to the UGA Office of Sustainability, the confetti these grads throw in their photos can damage the beautiful campus…
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Athens-Clarke County
Graduation Has Strong Effect on Local Business
Between convocations, the Twilight Road Race this coming weekend and graduation next week the crowds are beginning to come to town. “Typically its just nice to know that the seasons are changing things are about to change.”, Zach Griffin from the Red Zone explained when asked about the upcoming spring…
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Athens-Clarke County
Six Airbnbs Still Available for Graduation
Not into paying the hotel price around Athens? We have another option for you. Here are six Airbnb’s you can rent that are close to Sanford. There are more at airbnb.com. 1. Family Home Convenient for Graduation This family home is perfect for larger groups coming to stay in Athens…
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Athens-Clarke County
Six Hotels Remain for UGA Graduation
With graduation approaching, family’s may find that finding a hotel may be difficult and pricey. Here are a few options we found to make your hunt for your graduation visit a little easier. 1.Best Western One room starting at Best Western is starting at $399. This is stretching at the…