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Hanks named Region STAR Student

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Hanks named Region STAR Student

​Northgate High School senior and Coweta County’s STAR Student, Luke Hanks, has also been named the Region 3B STAR Student. Apr. 03, 3:53 PM

Georgia 4-H offers virtual environmental education series

Georgia 4-H offers virtual environmental education series

​Each spring, thousands of K-12 students attend environmental education camps at Georgia 4-H facilities across the state. Apr. 08, 4:27 PM

AP tests moving online

​The College Board announced that Advanced Placement exams will be taken at home in May. Apr. 07, 3:15 PM

Central Christian School third-term honor roll

Central Christian School recently announced its honor roll for the third term. Apr. 06, 4:32 PM

Updated school system closure FAQ

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Updated school system closure FAQ

More information on testing, Pre-K lottery registration, prom and report cards. Apr. 06, 12:29 PM

University System of Ga. provides medical supplies

Health care workers are getting supplies from the state's public universities and colleges. Apr. 01, 5:42 PM

Sharpsburg student wins nursing award

Sharpsburg student wins nursing award

Emma Butt won the Servant’s Heart Award at Freed-Hardeman University. Apr. 01, 2:29 PM

Lewis named Distinguished Elementary Student

Lewis named Distinguished Elementary Student

Addison Lewis was one of two students honored statewide. Mar. 27, 11:14 PM

Senoia Optimists host Oratorical Contest

Senoia Optimists host Oratorical Contest

The Optimist Club of Senoia recently hosted its annual Oratorical Contest for area students. Mar. 27, 10:03 PM

Schools serve thousands in first two weeks

Schools serve thousands in first two weeks

A total of 16,013 meals were distributed during the first two weeks of school closures. Apr. 01, 2:27 PM

Kelly takes over as new UWG president

Kelly takes over as new UWG president

The University of West Georgia’s eighth president, Dr. Brendan Kelly, has taken office. Mar. 27, 7:44 PM

More Education
School chief: ‘We will make it through’

Dr. Steve Barker posted a video message for students and families in the Coweta County School System on Sunday. Mar. 24, 8:32 AM

GPB providing digital learning resources

Georgia Public Broadcasting is expanding its efforts to serve teachers and families during the coronavirus outbreak. Mar. 20, 12:17 PM

April 4 ACT testing postponed until June

ACT has rescheduled the April 4 national test date to June 13 in response to concerns over the spread of COVID-19. Mar. 16, 5:01 PM

VFW Teacher of the Year honored at school board

​East Coweta High School social studies teacher Levi Young was honored at the Coweta County Board of Education meeting for being named VFW State High School Teacher of the Year. Mar. 24, 5:07 PM

Team Hungry continues work at Nicaraguan school

In what has become an annual tradition for Coweta high school students, Team Hungry visited a school in Nicaragua over winter break. Mar. 07, 10:51 PM

Elm Street wins regional academic bowl finals

​Elm Street Elementary School took first place at the West Georgia RESA Academic Bowl Finals held at Elm Street Thursday. Mar. 02, 10:02 AM

Young named Georgia VFW Teacher of the Year

East Coweta High School social studies teacher Levi Young has been named the Georgia Veterans of Foreign Wars High School Teacher of the Year. Feb. 18, 7:54 PM

Ruth Hill celebrates Black History Month

Ruth Hill Elementary School students paid their respects during the school’s Black History Month celebration Friday. Feb. 16, 8:45 AM

A dip in the ‘Shark Tank’

Nothing teaches business savvy like swimming with the sharks. Feb. 16, 8:42 AM

CEC interns to direct Musiki Flow documentary

Sean Gannon and Mai Brown say music brings people together, and Musiki Flow is a perfect example. Feb. 07, 6:49 PM

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