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Local kids need your help for summer programs
1+ hour, 49+ min ago (157+ words) Summer is here, and many families in our community are facing a growing challenge: finding safe, affordable care for their children while school is out. The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Chattahoochee Valley (BGCCV) helps fill that need by providing…...
Phenix City Schools launch new Advanced Academy
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (174+ words) It returns with a new name and innovative academic opportunities for middle school students in Phenix City Schools: The Advanced Academy. The academic opportunity is designed to provide motivated middle school students with rigorous coursework, advanced learning experiences, and expanded…...
Piedmont Columbus to welcome 76 youth volunteers
1+ week, 1+ day ago (223+ words) Mitzi is the West-Central Bureau Chief for Now Georgia. com. She spent 20 years forecasting weather and reporting for television stations in Cincinnati, Nashville, and Columbus, GA. Following her career in broadcasting, she worked for 15 years with the American Red Cross…...
A new entity looks to enter the 'mysterious industry' of accreditation. What's at stake?
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1616+ words) (GPB News) " The U. S. Department of Education wants to increase competition in the realm of college and university accreditation. This summer, a new entity called the Commission for Public Higher Education (CPHE) is taking a series of steps to get ready…...
PHOTO GALLERY: HCHS graduates celebrate
2+ week, 3+ day ago (192+ words) Daniel Purcell is a seasoned multimedia journalist for Now Habersham, capturing the stories of Northeast Georgia through powerful photo, video, and audio storytelling. He is a licensed UAV pilot and podcast producer, combining technical skill with a passion for documenting…...
Habersham Central honors Little Big Town's Kimberly Schlapman with lifetime achievement award
2+ week, 4+ day ago (529+ words) MT. AIRY, Ga. " Kimberly Schlapman returned to her roots Thursday night as Habersham Central High School honored the country music star with its Lifetime Achievement Award ahead of graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2026. School leaders, family members, friends and…...
Habersham Central updates graduation plans due to weather
2+ week, 5+ day ago (287+ words) MT. AIRY, Ga. " Habersham Central High School has updated plans for Friday night's graduation ceremony due to the threat of severe weather. According to Principal Adam Bagwell, graduation for the Class of 2026 is scheduled to begin at 6: 30 p. m. Friday at Raider…...
181 graduate from NGTC in spring commencement
2+ week, 5+ day ago (200+ words) Now Georgia CLARKESVILLE, GA " North Georgia Technical College recently celebrated 181 graduates during its spring 2026 commencement ceremony in Clarkesville, highlighting the college's reach across Northeast Georgia and beyond. The graduating class represented students from more than two dozen Georgia counties, along…...
School zone speed cameras still active during Summer
2+ week, 5+ day ago (162+ words) Now Georgia The Columbus Police Department is advising motorists that school zone speed enforcement will be active during the Muscogee County School District summer school sessions from June 2-25, 2026. Summer school classes will be held Monday through Thursday only. There will…...
US House members scrutinize "big, beautiful" law"s loan limits for nursing degrees
3+ week, 2+ day ago (837+ words) WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) " U. S. Education Secretary Linda Mc Mahon took heat Thursday over forthcoming changes to the federal student loan system that will impose new borrowing limits for professional and graduate students. Lawmakers took specific aim at stricter loan caps set…...