University system awards record number of degrees

The University System of Georgia awarded an all-time high 74,446 degrees during the last fiscal year, up 2.1% over fiscal 2021.

Cox presented with gifts

Irate boyfriend attacks partner, damages belongings

On Sept. 24, law enforcement was dispatched to a residence in reference to a report of battery (family violence) and damage to property. The complainant reported he received a call from the victim after she reportedly got into a physical altercation with her boyfriend, Nicholas Stanley.

ELC opens interactive field trip location, the Splash Pad

After nearly two years of development, the Early Learning Center (ELC) held its ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Sept. 20 for the Splash Pad. The initial groundbreaking for the Splash Pad took place on April 1, 2021, and was hampered by supply chain issues.

GCSU hosts virtual talk: Security, NATO and Defense

Georgia College & State University hosted Security, NATO and Defense, a public virtual seminar Sept. 21, featuring Leo Michel from the Atlantic Council’s Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security.

New GCSU scholarships available for aspiring nurses

The Georgia College & State University (GCSU) College of Health Science School of Nursing (SON) recently kicked off its Lettie Page Whitehead Nursing Scholars Program. Funded by the Lettie Page Whitehead Foundation, the scholarship helps “deserving female students with financial need.

CRIME WATCH

Employee steals tools from Simmons Service Center On Sept. 22, law enforcement was dispatched in reference to a theft at Simmons Service Center. Reportedly, employee Tyler Shawn Upright took tools from the business.

GeorgiaFarm-to-School Alliance visits Baldwin

On Sept. 7, the Georgia Farmto- School Alliance held its first in-person gathering in nearly three years.

Kemp awards additional $30 million for housing

Gov. Brian Kemp announced Wednesday the award of $30 million in COVID relief funds to organizations working to address housing insecurity in Georgia. The funds will be distributed among eight organizations.