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by Dave Williams/Capitol Beat ATLANTA – Gov. Brian Kemp signed a private-school vouchers bill Tuesday, culminating a fight Republicans have waged for years to give students in low-performing schools another option. Senate Bill 233, which the GOP-controlled General Assembly passed last month largely along party lines, will offer vouchers worth up to $6,500 to parents of children enrolled in the […]
Read moreStephens County High School’s automotive and robotic students showcased their talents at the Rabun County “Race on the Mountain” Electrathon Race on Saturday, April 13. Both electric race cars competing from Stephens County High School (SCHS) completed the entire race without experiencing any breakdowns. Although no official scores were tallied, the SCHS race team distinguished itself with two of the […]
Read moreThe U.S. News & World Report recently recognized Toccoa Elementary School in its published 2024 U.S. News Best Elementary Schools rankings. To earn this title, Toccoa Elementary School placed among the top 40 percent of elementary schools in Georgia. “We are excited to receive this distinctive honor,” says Sheila Pressley, Principal of Toccoa Elementary School. “It reflects our commitment to […]
Read moreLiberty Elementary starts every school day with their very own news broadcast, hosted by none other than the school principal. Dr. Connie Yearwood, who has been at the helm of Liberty Elementary since last April, is a strong supporter of communication, and said she feels it is important to not only pass on daily information and schedules, but let students […]
Read moreWith the first day of the coming school year less than a week away, WNEG News is reminding students and parents of the open house schedule for all Stephens County Schools. As previously reported by WNEG News, all Stephens County schools except the high school planned two open house sessions. The high school only scheduled one open house session. According […]
Read moreAdults who want to finish or get their GED can take advantage of free Adult Education Courses offered by North Georgia Technical College. Adult Education Instructor Jackie Morgan works with students wanting to get their GED. She says they offer a variety of courses for adult learners with a range of skills. “We’ve got a program designed for people with […]
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