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Darton State hosts 41st annual Science fair

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ALBANY, GA (WALB) -

Nearly 200 area middle and high school students will compete in the 41st Annual Darton State College Regional Science and Engineering Fair today.

 The fair will be held throughout the day in Darton's recreation gym, and conclude at 6:30 p.m. with the awards presentation, which will be held in the Darton Theatre. The exhibits will be open to the public at 7 p.m. Invitations will be extended to the top exhibitors to attend the state fair in Athens March 21-23.

The top competitor at the Darton State College Science Fair will represent Southwest Georgia at the International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix, Arizona, May 12-17.

Since 1966, Darton State College has been a leader in providing quality educational opportunities and services to Southwest Georgia. Darton offers a variety of programs, including a new Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 87 associate degrees, 36 certificate programs, and 40+ online programs.

Today, Darton is home to more than 6,000students with over 155 international students from 40 countries. Darton State College, a public institution, is part of the University System of Georgia and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

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