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onlineathens.com > story > news > education > campus > 02/23/2026 > uga-medical-school-opens-applications-for-its-first-class > 88778009007

UGA medical school opens applications for inaugural class

1+ hour, 26+ min ago  (90+ words) The UGA School of Medicine is accepting applications for its inaugural class. The school aims to train physicians to improve health across Georgia. UGA medical school begins recruiting first class after accreditation The University of Georgia School of Medicine is…...

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onlineathens.com > story > news > education > 02/18/2026 > clarke-county-schools-discuss-west-broad-school-at-public-meetings > 88739733007

Clarke County schools to hold meetings on historic West Broad School

4+ day, 16+ hour ago  (103+ words) Two public meetings will be held Thursday, Feb. 19, to discuss the Clarke County School District's plans for the historic West Broad School complex. The meetings are planned for 10 a.m. and again at 5 p.m. Each meeting will cover the same materials, according to…...

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onlineathens.com > story > news > education > 02/16/2026 > athens-rock-lobsters-education-day-blends-hockey-and-stem-learning > 88702275007

Athens Rock Lobsters to host 3,400 students for unique education day

6+ day, 16+ hour ago  (104+ words) The Athens Rock Lobsters will host more than 3,400 students for a hands-on STEM learning event on Wednesday, Feb. 18. Athens Rock Lobsters to host 3,400 students for unique education day More than 3,400 students from 21 school districts are expected to fill Akins Ford…...

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onlineathens.com > story > news > 02/14/2026 > what-is-the-best-college-campus-in-georgia-niche-gives-2026-rankings > 88658933007

Best college campuses in Georgia? Niche ranks UGA and more for 2026

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (117+ words) Choosing a college is about more than majors and tuition. Campus life, beauty and community stand out most across Georgia, as students try to locate the school that is a fit for them. Review platform Niche released its latest list…...

Savannah Morning News
onlineathens.com > story > news > 02/14/2026 > top-100-patenting-universities-worldwide-list-includes-2-in-georgia > 88659662007

These 2 Georgia colleges are top 100 in US for producing patents

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (183+ words) Patenting is an important step in bringing an innovation to market. Some colleges and universities had so much progress, they filed 100+ patents in the last year. So, who had the most? On Thursday, the National Academy of Inventors released its…...

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onlineathens.com > story > news > education > 02/14/2026 > lillie-brooks-seeks-clarke-county-school-board-district-7-seat > 88662303007

Lillie Brooks announces candidacy for Clarke County school board District 7

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (96+ words) Lillie Brooks, a teacher and community leader, announced her candidacy for the Clarke County School District Board of Education District 7 seat. Lillie Brooks announces candidacy for Clarke County school board District 7 A second person has announced as a candidate for…...

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onlineathens.com > story > news > education > campus > 02/13/2026 > uga-to-add-sand-volleyball-courts-in-revised-legion-pool-site > 88624671007

UGA to add sand volleyball courts at Legion Pool redevelopment site

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (103+ words) UGA announced this week that plans have been changed at the Legion Field site to include sand volleyball courts and reduced parking spaces. UGA to add sand volleyball courts at Legion Pool redevelopment site The University of Georgia announced this…...

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onlineathens.com > story > news > 02/10/2026 > six-flags-over-georgia-opening-2026-dates-tickets-job-opportunities > 88606191007

When does Six Flags Over Georgia open 2026? Tickets, jobs available

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (231+ words) Six Flags Over Georgia is the largest regional theme park in the southeast with more than 40 rides including 12 roller coasters, according to Discover Atlanta. But the Georgia hotspot is only open for a limited time every year. But regulars won't…...

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onlineathens.com > story > news > 02/10/2026 > where-is-palmetto-elementary-why-georgia-school-was-on-lockdown > 88607610007

Where is Palmetto Elementary School? GA school on lockdown after shooting

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (188+ words) A Fulton County elementary school was placed on a hard lockdown Tuesday after a shooting occurred outside the campus, authorities said. Palmetto Elementary School officials confirmed that students were secured inside the building while law enforcement responded to the scene…...

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onlineathens.com > story > news > state > 02/10/2026 > georgias-new-literacy-bill-aims-to-improve-reading-for-young-students > 88605077007

Georgia lawmakers push new bill to boost early literacy in schools

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (280+ words) ATLANTA " Another Georgia legislative initiative this year seeks to build on prior efforts to increase the reading and writing performance of young students. "We must teach our children to read," Rep. Chris Erwin, R-Homer, chairman of the House Education Committee,…...