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Michael Kelly, an Electrical Engineering student on the Valdosta Campus, has been named the 2023 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) winner for Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. GOAL honors excellence in academics and leadership among the state’s technical college students, and is a statewide program of the Technical College System of Georgia. Local GOAL winners are selected at each of the state’s 22 technical colleges and one Board of Regents college with a technical education division. Joshua Whittington, Assistant Dean for Technical and Industrial Programs and Instructor, nominated Kelly for this honor. “During my classes, Mr. Kelly has…

Michael Kelly, an Electrical Engineering student on the Valdosta Campus, has been named the 2023 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) winner for Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. GOAL honors excellence in academics and leadership among the state’s technical college students, and is a statewide program of the Technical College System of Georgia. Local GOAL winners are selected at each of the state’s 22 technical colleges and one Board of Regents college with a technical education division. Joshua Whittington, Assistant Dean for Technical and Industrial Programs and Instructor, nominated Kelly for this honor. “During my classes, Mr. Kelly has…

The Georgia Education Advancement Council (GEAC) recognized Amy Hancock, South Georgia State College’s assistant director of marketing and communications, for individual achievement and excellence in marketing and communications. GEAC is a statewide organization for those at public and private colleges and universities who work in educational advancement, including the areas of alumni, development, publications, and communications. Hancock was nominated for the award by Jimmy Harper, SGSC’s vice president of enrollment management and information technology. She received the award at GEAC’s fall 2022 conference in Savannah. The GEAC Awards are intended to honor higher education professionals in Georgia who…

The Georgia Education Advancement Council (GEAC) recognized Amy Hancock, South Georgia State College’s assistant director of marketing and communications, for individual achievement and excellence in marketing and communications. GEAC is a statewide organization for those at public and private colleges and universities who work in educational advancement, including the areas of alumni, development, publications, and communications. Hancock was nominated for the award by Jimmy Harper, SGSC’s vice president of enrollment management and information technology. She received the award at GEAC’s fall 2022 conference in Savannah. The GEAC Awards are intended to honor higher education professionals in Georgia who…

A Coffee High student and teacher have both been recognized for excellence for their work in the Business & Technology pathway. Student Katelyn Davis earned a perfect score on the Microsoft Word (Office 2016) exam while teacher Kelly Gilliard was named one of the Outstanding Microsoft Word (Office 2016) Educators for 2022. During each course of the Coffee High School Business & Technology pathway, students have the opportunity to become Microsoft Office Specialists in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Students have the opportunity to achieve industry-recognized certifications while still in high school. This opportunity provides industry-leading assessments of skills…

A Coffee High student and teacher have both been recognized for excellence for their work in the Business & Technology pathway. Student Katelyn Davis earned a perfect score on the Microsoft Word (Office 2016) exam while teacher Kelly Gilliard was named one of the Outstanding Microsoft Word (Office 2016) Educators for 2022. During each course of the Coffee High School Business & Technology pathway, students have the opportunity to become Microsoft Office Specialists in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Students have the opportunity to achieve industry-recognized certifications while still in high school. This opportunity provides industry-leading assessments of skills…

The South Georgia State College Hawks outscored the Albany Tech Titans 40-25 in the second half Tuesday night to win 75-57 and remain undefeated in conference play. It was the ninth consecutive win for SGSC (14-3, 3-0 GCAA). The Hawks held Albany Tech to 36 percent shooting from the field, 27 percent from the three-point line, and 69 percent from the free throw line. The Hawks made 51 percent of their field goals and were 6-for-14 from the three-point line (43 percent). Four Hawks finished in double figures to lead SGSC in scoring. Carlos Hart had…

The South Georgia State College Hawks outscored the Albany Tech Titans 40-25 in the second half Tuesday night to win 75-57 and remain undefeated in conference play. It was the ninth consecutive win for SGSC (14-3, 3-0 GCAA). The Hawks held Albany Tech to 36 percent shooting from the field, 27 percent from the three-point line, and 69 percent from the free throw line. The Hawks made 51 percent of their field goals and were 6-for-14 from the three-point line (43 percent). Four Hawks finished in double figures to lead SGSC in scoring. Carlos Hart had…

Richard “Dick” Flood, also known as Okefenokee Joe, 90, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023 at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta, GA. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was a son of the late Robert Flood and Ruth Eilber Flood. Survivors include his children; Daniel “Danny” Lovre Flood of Hanover, PA, David Michael (Jennifer) Flood of Boyds, MD, Donald “Dondi” Scott (Annette) Flood of Jesup, GA, Dale Robert Flood of Nashville, TN, Richard Edmond Flood II of Salley, SC and his sisters; Annette McKinney (Tim) Stang of Columbia, MD and Reneé Louise Durham of Prince…

Richard “Dick” Flood, also known as Okefenokee Joe, 90, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023 at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta, GA. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was a son of the late Robert Flood and Ruth Eilber Flood. Survivors include his children; Daniel “Danny” Lovre Flood of Hanover, PA, David Michael (Jennifer) Flood of Boyds, MD, Donald “Dondi” Scott (Annette) Flood of Jesup, GA, Dale Robert Flood of Nashville, TN, Richard Edmond Flood II of Salley, SC and his sisters; Annette McKinney (Tim) Stang of Columbia, MD and Reneé Louise Durham of Prince…