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Georgia Southern expands REACH Georgia Scholarship Program to advance academic success and positive social development

Georgia Southern expands REACH Georgia Scholarship Program to advance academic success and positive social development

Georgia Southern University has launched REACH for Southern, a co-curricular program designed to enhance the REACH Georgia scholarship initiative by providing mentorship, resources, and engagement opportunities to help students succeed in college and beyond.
Community partners gather for annual Career Workforce Summit in Bulloch County

Community partners gather for annual Career Workforce Summit in Bulloch County

Educators and community leaders received a report from Work-Based Learning Coordinators for BCS, who recognized students and educators for their exceptional accomplishments in CTAE programs and Career Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs). They also reviewed their next five year plan.
East Georgia State College hosts Spring Break Bash: A weeklong event for high school juniors and seniors

East Georgia State College hosts Spring Break Bash: A weeklong event for high school juniors and seniors

East Georgia State College (EGSC) invites high school juniors and seniors to its Spring Break Bash from April 7-11, 2025, offering campus tours, financial aid guidance, and admissions assistance to help students explore their college options.
Julia P. Bryant Elementary brings the farm to school for 4th Annual Farm Day

Julia P. Bryant Elementary brings the farm to school for 4th Annual Farm Day

Pre-K and kindergarten students at Julia P. Bryant Elementary School had a fun Friday full of learning and agriculture recently when their playground was transformed into a farm for the exciting annual Farm Day event.
Georgia Southern establishes work-study program for undergraduate researchers

Georgia Southern establishes work-study program for undergraduate researchers

Georgia Southern University’s College of Sciences and Mathematics (COSM) has launched the Emerging Researchers Program, a new initiative that provides undergraduate students with paid opportunities to gain hands-on research experience.
Dr. Patrick Novotny named 2024 Sun Belt Conference Faculty of the Year for GS Campus

Dr. Patrick Novotny named 2024 Sun Belt Conference Faculty of the Year for GS Campus

Dr. Patrick Novotny, Professor of Political Science, has been named the 2024 Sun Belt Conference Institutional Award Winner for Faculty of the Year, recognizing his exceptional dedication to teaching, mentorship, and student success.
East Georgia State College names Erin Shufro as new Associate Provost

East Georgia State College names Erin Shufro as new Associate Provost

East Georgia State College (EGSC) has named Erin Shufro as its new Associate Provost, bringing her extensive experience in higher education and a strong commitment to student success to the institution.
Board of Education supports statewide property tax relief

Board of Education supports statewide property tax relief

Bulloch County homeowners will see more stable property tax bills after the Board of Education allowed a new statewide homestead exemption to take effect, a move estimated to save local taxpayers over $1 million annually.
Bulloch County Schools to open its first school-based health center

Bulloch County Schools to open its first school-based health center

Bulloch County's first school-based health center will open this fall to serve Langston Chapel Elementary School and Langston Chapel Middle School, offering comprehensive medical and counseling care to students and staff. The center is funded by a $1 million grant from the Georgia Department of Education.
Saving for your kids? A 529 Plan vs UTMA

Saving for your kids? A 529 Plan vs UTMA

If you're looking to set aside money for your children or grandchildren, two great options to consider are 529 Plans and UTMA accounts, each offering unique benefits depending on your savings goals.