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Lin named PAGE STAR Student, Howard named STAR Teacher

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   For more information, contact: Jason Halcombe at (478) 353-8384, jason@dcsirish.com   DUBLIN, GA, FEBRUARY 21, 2020 —Dublin High School Senior Jason Lin has been named the school’s 2020 PAGE STAR Student. Lin selected Tammy Howard, his high school history teacher, as his STAR Teacher. Lin earned the recognition for academic achievement and performance on the SAT.   “She was like a second mother to me,” Lin said of his selection of Howard.   The PAGE Student Teacher

OPTIM MEDICAL CENTER-TATTNALL NAMED AMERICA’S 100 BEST HOSPITALS FOR JOINT REPLACEMENT FOR THE SEVEN

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   SUSTAINED CLINICAL EXCELLENCE AND QUALILTY CARE: OPTIM MEDICAL CENTER-TATTNALL NAMED AMERICA’S 100 BEST HOSPITALS FOR JOINT REPLACEMENT FOR THE SEVENTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR Other Clinical Achievements Include Five-Star Recipient for Total Knee Replacement, Total Hip Replacement, and Spinal Fusion Surgery   REIDSVILLE, GA (February 13, 2020) For the seventh consecutive year Optim Medical Center-Tattnall is one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement for 2020 according

Capitol Recap: Week 5

COLUMN Contact:          Andrew Allison, Acting Director                       Kessarin Horvath, Sr. Communications Associate                    Kessarin.horvath@senate.ga.gov                        404.656.0028Capitol Recap: Week 5By: Sen. Larry Walker (R - Perry) This week, the Senate took a slight pause from its regular cycle of legislative days in order to dedicate a significant amount of time to additional budget discussions. The Amended Fiscal Year 2020 Budget and the General Fiscal Year 2021

Capitol Recap: Week 4

COLUMNCapitol Recap: Week 4By: Sen. Larry Walker (R - Perry)The Senate has completed another three legislative days and although the legislative cycle wasn’t as long in comparison to the previous week, that has not stifled any amount of work or progress. Rather, we have been able to accelerate our legislative discussions in a way that has allowed us to hear and pass an even greater number of bills, both in committee meetings and in the Senate Chamber. The work we have been able to accomplish this week is

Dublin VA Announces New Executive Head Nurse

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                             February 7, 2020  Dublin VA Announces New Executive Head Nurse  Dublin, Ga.— The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin, Ga. recently announced the selection of Dr. Pamela L. Jackson as its new Associate Director for Patient Care Service (ADPCS).  Previously the Chief of Education Services and interim ADPCS for the medical center, Jackson is a U.S. Army veteran with eight years of service. She started her

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Students Continue to Enroll with Record Increases at OFTC

 OFTC's sees third consecutive semester of enrollment growth as students continue to enroll in the local technical college. Pictured, OFTC Radiology Students Continue to Enroll with Record Increases at OFTC 02/04/20 OFTC – After three consecutive semesters of enrollment growth, Oconee Fall Line Technical College (OFTC) is receiving state-wide recognition for the highest percentage enrollment increase amongst the state’s 22 technical colleges three semesters in a row. The Technical College System of

13 WMAZ’s Wanya Reese to Speak at OFTC’s Dublin BHM Event

13 WMAZ’s Wanya Reese to Speak at OFTC’s Dublin BHM Event 02/04/2020 Dublin, Ga., (OFTC) --13WMAZ Weekend Evening Anchor, Wanya Reese, will serve as keynote speaker for Oconee Fall Line Technical College’s (OFTC) Black History Month Event in Dublin, Tuesday, February 25. OFTC celebrates Black History Month annually with a speaker and lunch for current students. The event will take place in the Dubose Porter Center and begins at 11 AM. Reese joined the 13WMAZ team as a Multi-Skilled in January

Georgia Department of Transportation Accepting Applications for 2020 REBC Grant Program

Please do not reply to NewsReleases@dot.ga.gov.  View this email in your browser   For Immediate Release:January 31, 2020Contact:State Maintenance Office 404.631.1400landscape@dot.ga.gov   Georgia Department of Transportation Accepting Applications for 2020 REBC Grant ProgramATLANTA, GA – The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) announces a call for new applications for the 2020 Roadside Enhancement and Beautification Council (REBC) Grant program

Georgia Chamber Business Action Network - Legislative Update 2-3-2020

  LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR   This week, the general assembly reconvened on January 27, 2020 for legislative day 5, and worked through Friday, January 31 completing legislative day 9. The legislature will reconvene on Monday, February 3 and work through Thursday, February 6.       ACTION ALERT: STATEWIDE BUSINESS COURT UPDATE   Contact your senator to vote YES on Senate Bill 110. In 2019, the State-wide

Capitol Recap: Week 3

Capitol Recap: Week 3  By: Sen. Larry Walker (R - Perry) The Senate has now completed nine official session days, over the course of three weeks at the state Capitol. In that time, we have already been able to achieve quite a few legislative successes. One noteworthy accomplishment this week was the signing of House Bill 276 by Governor Kemp. This will put into effect the collection and remittance of sales taxes by online marketplace faciliators starting April 1, 2020. I have been a strong supoprter of

Educator excellence to highlight annual DCS Teacher of the Year Banquet

Educator excellence to highlight annual DCS Teacher of the Year Banquet   Educators were selected for individual excellence by their peers from the district’s six campuses: Amber Donnell (Dublin High School), Dr. Paulette Chappell (Dublin Middle School), Moe Stanley (Moore Street), Josh White (Hillcrest Elementary), Kim Bowers (Susie Dasher Elementary) and Riley Holmes (Irish Gifted Academy).   “These men and women are excellence personified,” said Superintendent Dr. Fred Williams. “Educators are

Update from the Capitol: Budget Week

COLUMN  Contact:           Andrew Allison, Acting Director                        Kessarin Horvath, Sr. Communications Specialist                     Kessarin.horvath@senate.ga.gov                         404.656.0028Update from the Capitol: Budget WeekBy: Sen. Larry Walker (R - Perry) On Thursday, members of the Senate and House Appropriations Committees wrapped up a series of joint budget hearings presented by Governor Brian Kemp and the heads of numerous state departments. Discussions surrounding our