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Hall Named OFTC’s 2013 Rick Perkins Winner

Submitted by Oconee Fall Line Technical College, OFTC Marketing and PR

Wednesday, February 13th, 2013, 9:31am

Hall Named OFTC’s 2013 Rick Perkins Winner

Oconee Fall Line Technical College named Machine Tool Technology Instructor David Hall as the local college winner of the Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction, a statewide program initiated by the Technical College System of Georgia to honor outstanding instructors at the System's 25 member institutions.

The announcement was made Tuesday, February 12th at a luncheon honoring GOAL and Rick Perkins nominees, finalists, and winners at the College’s North Campus in Sandersville.

Other finalists for the title included Kevin Corbin, criminal justice instructor; Laura Layfield, computer information systems instructor; and Angie Yarbrough, business administrative technology instructor.

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Nominate A Music Teacher for a GRAMMY Music Educators Award

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Tuesday, February 12th, 2013, 5:35pm

Nominate A Music Teacher for a GRAMMY Music Educators Award

The Recording Academy announced a new award Sunday on The 55th GRAMMYs Award Show.

Students can nominate teachers for the "GRAMMY's Music Educators Award."

Fill out this form, telling the Recording Academy who it is and where to reach them.

Click here If you're a music teacher reading this and want to nominate yourself.

If you're a school administrator nominating a music educator, use this form.

The deadline is April 15, 2013. The form says that the teacher will then have to fill out an application after your nomination. Be sure to give teachers plenty of time before the April 15 deadline.

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MGSC Splits with Georgia Perimeter

Submitted by Dave Whitaker

Monday, February 11th, 2013, 10:00am

Middle Georiga State College split a home doubleheader with Georgia Perimeter with the women losing 56-41 and the men prevailing 60-52. Cortez Riley led with 14 points.

Cochran's Joey Harris had eight points, seven rebounds, two assists and three steals.

The homestand continues Wednesday versus Central Georgia Technical College. Game times are 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.

Members of Tiger Cub Scout Troop 53 were at Monday's games along with Den Leaders Charlie Agnew (right) and Chris Cairney as a "Go See It" activity for the scouts. To learn more about the scouts, contact scoutmaster Richard Sanders at 478-308-0711.

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West Laurens Athletes Sign with University of Georgia, Georgia Southern

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Wednesday, February 6th, 2013, 4:45pm

West Laurens Athletes Sign with University of Georgia, Georgia Southern

Two West Laurens athletes signed with two colleges on National Signing Day.

Johnny O'neal from West Laurens is heading to UGA.

Travosier Mitchell from West Laurens signs with Ga Southern.

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Dublin High Athlete Commits on National Signing Day

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Wednesday, February 6th, 2013, 11:48am

Dublin High Athlete Commits on National Signing Day

Dublin High School's Jalen Wells signs with University of South Alabama on National Signing Day.

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Dublin City Schools Pre-K, Kindergarten Registration Dates Set

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Tuesday, February 5th, 2013, 4:00pm

Dublin City Schools Pre-K, Kindergarten Registration Dates Set

The 2013-2014 Kindergarten Registration for Dublin City Schools will be held at Moore Street from February 25 - March 1. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Pre-K Registration will be held at Moore Street Mar 12 - 14. 9am - 4pm.

Call 478.277.4500 for more information.

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Dublin High School Students Start College Early at OFTC

Submitted by Oconee Fall Line Technical College, OFTC Marketing and PR

Tuesday, February 5th, 2013, 3:53pm

Dublin High School Students Start College Early at OFTC

DUBLIN, GA - Four students from Dublin High School are making the most of their time in high school with Oconee Fall Line Technical College’s (OFTC) dual enrollment program – earning both high school and college credit at the same time.

Shikira Willis is working on a Nurse Aid Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC), preparing Shikira with classroom training and practice as well as the clinical experiences necessary to care for patients in various settings.

Alyssa Payne, Francisca Sanchez, and Jasmine Lewis are working on a Cosmetology Diploma, preparing them for careers in the field of cosmetology.