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Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 10:04 PM EDT
|By Seth Feiner
He will officially start on July 1.
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Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 4:14 PM EDT
|By Gabrielle Taite
This new funding will provide even more counselors for the Dougherty County School System.
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Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 12:09 PM EDT
|By WALB News Team
Ossoff’s office said the resources will “expand access to mental health services for kids in Southwest Georgia.”
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Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 6:18 PM EDT
|By Mackenzie Petrie
The next time parents can enter into the sweepstakes will be in spring 2024.
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 3:17 PM EDT
|By Lenah Allen
“I never say a child can’t learn. I find out how they learn. I don’t give up.”
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 8:41 PM EDT
|By Alicia Lewis
Mykel and Markel’s parents told WALB they couldn't be prouder of their sons.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 5:54 PM EDT
|By Mackenzie Petrie
Research shows that Georgia is expected to have the second-highest estimated nursing shortage in the nation by 2035.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 12:59 PM EDT
|By The Associated Press
The cost of attending Georgia’s public universities and colleges will remain mostly flat in the 2023-2024 academic year, despite concerns that declining enrollment and a legislative funding cut are stressing school budgets.
Updated: May. 13, 2023 at 10:29 AM EDT
|By Lenah Allen
A family's legacy is continued at Albany State University after a mother and son graduated together.
Updated: May. 13, 2023 at 10:00 AM EDT
|By Mackenzie Petrie
A recent study showed that one in three college students or graduates were still confused about what they wanted to do for a living.
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Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 4:37 PM EDT
|By Riley Armant
The month of May is recognized as mental health awareness month, its also a time where students can be stressed with finals and college applications.
Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 7:04 PM EDT
|By Anthony Bordanaro
Calhoun County wants to make incremental improvements year after year, and they want the community’s feedback.
Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 3:54 PM EDT
|By WALB News Team
The former dean retired on April 30.
Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 3:30 PM EDT
|By Riley Armant
The 35 students that signed on Thursday are either going straight into the workforce or studying for their technical careers.
Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 5:49 PM EDT
|By Mackenzie Petrie
The president of the Ga. Chamber of Commerce said Georgia’s GDP could grow by $189 billion in the next 10 years.
Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 5:01 PM EDT
|By Sawyer Buccy
If you think it is too late to make your dreams come true, one Georgia man is here to prove you wrong; and he is doing it a few decades later than most.
Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 4:33 PM EDT
|By Mackenzie Petrie
WGTC leaders hope to launch the new sub-programs beginning in 2024.
Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 11:16 PM EDT
|By Alicia Lewis
Almost one-third of the nursing workforce could be retiring in the next decade, according to the National Institute of Health.
Updated: May. 6, 2023 at 7:32 PM EDT
|By Gabrielle Taite
Congratulations to the Class of 2023!
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 12:02 PM EDT
|By WALB News Team
Grace Adkins is retiring from her teaching career at Westwood Schools in Camilla.
Updated: May. 1, 2023 at 6:03 PM EDT
|By Lenah Allen
The stage is set for many students across South Georgia to walk across and graduate high school and many students at Dougherty Comprehensive High School already know where they want to go after high school.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 6:31 PM EDT
|By Alicia Lewis
Tift County Board of Education Offering Swim Lessons to Help with Child Development
Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 5:18 PM EDT
|By Mackenzie Petrie
Over 100 seniors, 45 colleges, and military service branches made Valdosta High School's annual College and Military Signing Day one of the largest signing days in school history.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2023 at 6:11 PM EDT
|By Mackenzie Petrie
Pine Grove leaders say this is the first time they’ve received this award. They say it’s an honor to know their hard work is paying off.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2023 at 4:59 PM EDT
|By WALB News Team
The three Deerfield-Windsor School students received scholarships to Mercer University, the University of Georgia and Florida State University,
Updated: Apr. 21, 2023 at 5:09 PM EDT
|By Anthony Bordanaro
The unit is four years old. It goes around the state to inspire the next generation of farmers and agricultural workers.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2023 at 6:43 AM EDT
|By The Associated Press
Students applying to 23 of Georgia’s 26 public universities and colleges next year won’t need to take the SAT or ACT college tests to apply.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 6:39 PM EDT
|By Anthony Bordanaro
The play is set for Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m.
Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 3:32 PM EDT
|By Felicity Felder
The Campus Involvement Grant was categorized into three groups based on the school population.
Updated: Apr. 3, 2023 at 11:11 PM EDT
|By Mackenzie Petrie
HOPE, which stands for Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally, has provided assistance towards the cost of tuition since 1993.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 12:57 PM EDT
|By Felicity Felder
The students had an opportunity to venture into careers ranging from mortuary science to healthcare and even welding.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 11:29 PM EDT
|By Fallon Howard
The program’s mission is to educate, empower and prepare adult learners for the healthcare industry.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 11:30 PM EDT
|By Fallon Howard
“Our goal is to produce as many graduates for Phoebe and our hospitals in southwest Georgia as we can.”
Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 10:56 PM EDT
|By Mackenzie Petrie
Strong Rock leaders say by participating in these mission projects, students are living out their school’s motto, “Blessed to be a Blessing.”
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 6:27 PM EDT
|By Gabrielle Taite
The reenactment aimed to inform students on the dangers of opioids.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 1:33 PM EDT
|By Felicity Felder
The students donated and collected the items.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 7:18 PM EDT
|By Anthony Bordanaro
The facility will be adjacent to Grady General hospital.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 6:16 PM EDT
|By Gabrielle Taite
The Georgia AG Experience aims to expose children to the amazing world of agriculture.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 5:57 PM EDT
|By Fallon Howard
Statistics show that only three other schools have this program in the state. Those who choose to pursue this degree will be able to use their transferable skills from their undergrad degree.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 6:41 PM EDT
|By Mackenzie Petrie
In less than 10 years, this academy has seen multiple expansions. When it first opened, it served only kindergarten through fourth grades. In the coming years, it will serve from grade school through high school.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 4:48 PM EDT
|By Alicia Lewis
House Bill 19 would raise teacher pay up to $2,000. The average pay for Georgia teachers can range from $30,000-$60,000.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 12:46 PM EST
|By WALB News Team
Albany State University will host a virtual student interest meeting for the new Master of Science in Athletic Training degree program on March 15 at 7 p.m.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 12:13 PM EST
|By WALB News Team
Saturday, March 25th Sumter County Schools will host a teacher job fair from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 4:29 PM EST
|By WALB News Team
The state mock trial compeition will be from March 18-19 in Gwinnett County.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 8:57 AM EST
|By The Associated Press
The Senate voted 33-23 on Monday to pass Senate Bill 233 along party lines, sending it to the House for more debate.
Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 9:30 PM EST
|By Mackenzie Petrie
This spring, VSU and VCS will begin identifying group members who will address the specific components of this transformation initiative.
Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 10:50 AM EST
|By Felicity Felder
On March 2, Thomasville City Schools appointed Dr. Tina McBride as interim superintendent.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 5:16 PM EST
|By WALB News Team
GAFutures is partnering up with the University System of Georgia, the Technical College System of Georgia and private colleges and universities to offer Georgia high school seniors application fee waivers this March.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 6:16 PM EST
|By Lenah Allen
In a 4-3 vote, the Thomasville City School Board moved to fire Dr. Raymond Bryant from his position as superintendent.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 10:46 AM EST
|By Jay Douglas
Mitchell County Primary School in Camilla made sure their students got involved by putting on their very own living wax museum.