While most of the Tri-Valley hunkered down in their homes last March, Sia Desale founded Olivesoap, a nonprofit organization designed to help animals in need during the pandemic.
Virtual Learning Here to Stay at Dougherty County Schools
For years, the Dougherty County School System has been staffing classrooms virtually with teachers from other locations through Elevate K-12. Nationwide teacher shortages bode well for the longevity of the program.
May 13, 2021 •
shutterstock (TNS) While there has been a lot of discussion about a shortage in the nursing field, the medical profession is not the only one that is suffering from a lack of qualified employees as the Baby Boom generation retires.
Schools also are feeling the pinch as they scramble to meet the needs of students, particularly in certain subject areas.
APD: Gun used in home invasion linked to unsolved homicide Albany Police Department (Source: WALB) By WALB News Team | February 9, 2021 at 6:27 PM EST - Updated February 9 at 6:27 PM
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - A gun used in a home invasion turned suicide was linked back to a homicide that happened earlier the same day, according to the Albany Police Department (APD).
On September 3, 2020,
Later that day, Albany police responded to the 2000 block of Tompkins Avenue.
Police said Telvin Williams, 24, forced his way into a woman’s apartment. APD officials said Williams turned the gun on himself and committed suicide.
Georgia high schools receive grants from Shaquille OâNeal s foundation
Shaq gives back to Georgia high school athletics departments
Six Georgia high schools are among the 23 nationwide to receive a Get Game Ready grant from the Shaquille OâNeal Foundation.
ATLANTA - The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation has partnered with Icy Hot to help high school athletes and athletic programs burdened by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Of the 136 high schools from around the country that applied, 23 are being awarded ‘Get Game Ready’ grants, including six in Georgia.
The grants will help cover the costs of personal protective equipment (PPE), essential supplies, equipment, transportation expenses, and more. School recipients are also receiving expert healthcare-focused guidance from the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA).