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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Watkinsville stagnates at one in week ending Oct. 23

By Athens Reporter | Oct 25, 2021

There were no new teachers in Watkinsville who signed the pledge in week ending Oct. 23, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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No new teachers in Watkinsville sign pledge on Oct. 22 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Athens Reporter | Oct 24, 2021

There were no new teachers in Watkinsville who signed the pledge on Oct. 22, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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No new teachers in Bishop sign pledge in week ending Oct. 23 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Athens Reporter | Oct 24, 2021

There were no new teachers in Bishop who signed the pledge in week ending Oct. 23, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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COUNTY OF OCONEE: Oconee County Water Resources Earns Gold Excellence Award

By Press release submission | Oct 24, 2021

The Oconee County Water Resources Department recently earned the 2021 Georgia Association of Water Professionals (GAWP) Gold Wastewater Collection System Excellence Award for meeting industry standards for capacity, management, operation, and maintenance following a system-wide audit.

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COUNTY OF OCONEE: Oconee County Water Resources Earns Gold Distribution System Excellence Award

By Press release submission | Oct 24, 2021

The Oconee County Water Resources Department recently earned the 2021 Georgia Association of Water Professionals (GAWP) Gold Distribution System Excellence Award for its water system.

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COUNTY OF CLARKE: Free Athens-Clarke County Arrest Record Restriction Virtual Event on Sat., Nov. 20

By Press release submission | Oct 24, 2021

An Athens-Clarke County Arrest Record Restriction Event will take place virtually on Saturday, November 20, 2021 from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM. The record restriction event is free of charge for up to 100 individuals who pre-register by Friday, October 29.

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No new teachers in Watkinsville sign pledge on Oct. 21 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Athens Reporter | Oct 23, 2021

There were no new teachers in Watkinsville who signed the pledge on Oct. 21, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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One teacher in Watkinsville pledges to teach controversial Critical Race Theory by week ending Oct. 9

By Athens Reporter | Oct 23, 2021

Critical Race Theory will be taught by one teacher in Watkinsville who’s signed an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project by the week ending Oct. 9.

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No new teachers in Watkinsville sign pledge on Oct. 20 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Athens Reporter | Oct 22, 2021

There were no new teachers in Watkinsville who signed the pledge on Oct. 20, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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No new teachers in Watkinsville sign pledge on Oct. 19 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Athens Reporter | Oct 21, 2021

There were no new teachers in Watkinsville who signed the pledge on Oct. 19, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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PRINCE AVENUE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL: Prince Community Donates Food to Local Charities

By Press release submission | Oct 21, 2021

Prince Community Donates Food to Local Charities

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PIEDMONT HEALTHCARE: Piedmont’s Bergsma Dedicates Lifetime Achievement Award to Health Care Heroes

By Press release submission | Oct 21, 2021

Piedmont Chief Marketing Officer Douwe Bergsma on Oct. 6 received the AMY Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Marketing Association’s Atlanta Chapter at its annual awards celebration, which was held at the Guardian Works.

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BETHLEHEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Red Ribbon Week - October 25-29

By Press release submission | Oct 21, 2021

Red Ribbon Week - October 25-29

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COUNTY OF OCONEE: Mars Hill Corridor Named DCA PlanFirst Success Story

By Press release submission | Oct 21, 2021

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs recently named Oconee County’s Mars Hill Corridor Beautification Project a 2021 PlanFirst “Success Story.” “Success Stories” recognize county or city projects that exemplify outstanding implementation of a community’s comprehensive plan. The Mars Hill Corridor Beautification Project was one of only 20 projects that were recognized across the state this year.

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AUBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Congratulations, Mrs. Brand!

By Press release submission | Oct 21, 2021

Congratulations, Mrs. Brand!

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APALACHEE HIGH SCHOOL: AHS Forensic Science at Work

By Press release submission | Oct 21, 2021

Forensic Science students learn hands-on about sketching and measuring the crime scene as a part of our Law Enforcement Services Pathway.

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ATHENS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Georgia Chamber Hosts the Reimagined New Georgia Economy Tour

By Press release submission | Oct 21, 2021

The Georgia Chamber is hosting a series of virtual and safe, in-person planning events known collectively as the 2021 Reimagined New Georgia Economy Tour.

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No new teachers in Watkinsville sign pledge on Oct. 18 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Athens Reporter | Oct 20, 2021

There were no new teachers in Watkinsville who signed the pledge on Oct. 18, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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No new teachers in Watkinsville sign pledge on Oct. 17 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Athens Reporter | Oct 19, 2021

There were no new teachers in Watkinsville who signed the pledge on Oct. 17, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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No new teachers in Watkinsville sign pledge on Oct. 16 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Athens Reporter | Oct 18, 2021

There were no new teachers in Watkinsville who signed the pledge on Oct. 16, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.