Georgia Scholars receive state recognition for their academic achievements and contributions to their communities Author: Pepper Baker Updated: 7:11 AM EDT May 5, 2021
MACON, Ga. Every year, high school seniors excelling both in the classroom and in their communities are nominated for state recognition as a Georgia Scholar. This year, Four Rutland High School seniors are on that list.
Seniors Piper Riser, Monique Christian, Jenny Pyon, and Julianna Sales are reflecting on the hard work they put into their academics over the last four years to earn the distinction. I ve always tried to do my absolute best with schoolwork regardless of the class it was and if I enjoyed it or not. Even in the beginning, I ve had a 4.0 and in the end I had that still, said Riser.
Our voices are being heard : Vice President Kamala Harris empowers women of Central Georgia
The election of Kamala Harris as vice president gives women an example they ve never had before sitting one heartbeat away from the presidency. Author: Molly Jett (13WMAZ) Updated: 12:19 AM EST January 23, 2021
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. New to the White House, but not new to women, Vice President Kamala Harris continues inspiring women across Central Georgia.
Mayor Mary Parham-Copelan said, It was just so spectacular for me. and to be in this moment in time for me.
The first female mayor and the second African American mayor to ever hold office in the City of Milledgeville, Mayor Parham-Copelan says watching Vice President Harris get sworn-in was momentous.