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Clinical Lab and Pharm Tech students pinned at NGTC

Pharmacy Technology Graduates (L-R) Back: Kristy Howard, Leah Worley, Phyllis Tutt, and Instructor Christy Bivins; Seated: Makayla Stewart and Briana Gore. (Photo/NGTC) Achieving a professional...

School board officially sets its 2016 millage rate

Habersham's Board of Education officially adopted its millage rate for the fiscal year 2016 on Monday morning. The Board's official fiscal year begins July 1...

Board of Education approves personnel

On Monday morning, in the meeting of the Habersham County Board of Education, Board members voted unanimously in favor of the following: Approved Personnel, 2015-2016: Cornelia Elementary Ansley...

School system has 16 position vacancies

Dr. Robert Barron, Chairman of Habersham's Board of Education, says he fully expects to have all school system position vacancies filled by the start...

Arrendale Prison hosts first ever charter high school graduation

In a special ceremony Thursday at Lee Arrendale State Prison, 19 young women received their high school diplomas after completing a special program through...

Barnette receives Extra Mile Award

Lita Barnette, English teacher at Habersham Ninth Grade Academy, was given the Board of Education's Extra Mile Award Monday night. Board member Pat Taylor,...

Board of Education approves personnel

At Monday night's meeting of Habersham's Board of Education, the following certified personnel were approved: Baldwin Elementary Shannon Gibson, Pre-K Teacher Fairview Elementary Emily Adams, Special Education Self-Contained...

School board focuses on bus safety

Habersham's Board of Education focuses, in each meeting, on a specific part of its Strategic Plan, said superintendent Matthew Cooper Monday night. In that...

Piedmont to hold Summer Commencement July 25

Piedmont College will hold Commencement ceremonies for summer graduates at 10 a.m., July 25, at the Johnny Mize Athletic Center in Demorest. President James F....

Former State Senator Jackson joins NGTC

Former State Senator Carol Jackson is now on staff at North Georgia Technical College. Jackson joined NGTC July 1st as Associate Vice President for...

Habersham County Board of Education meets in Hiawassee

Habersham's Board of Education has two meetings in Hiawassee this week. School Superintendent Matthew Cooper says that "the Board has its vision and planning...

Allison named new assistant principal

Dr. Tracy Allison has been approved by Habersham's Board of Education as the Assistant Principal at North Habersham Middle School for 2015-2016. A native...