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Decatur County students reading below state average, data shows
10+ hour, 28+ min ago (265+ words) DECATUR COUNTY, GA " Students in Decatur County are reading below the state average, according to education data, and a former educator says the third grade is a critical milestone for measuring a child's reading development. Michelle Croft worked in the…...
Wildfire contained after burning dozens of acres in Gadsden County Monday
2+ week, 3+ day ago (218+ words) GADSDEN COUNTY, FL " A fire quickly burned dozens of acres in Gadsden County Monday. Crews on scene say the fire started at around 12: 45 p. m. near Hardaway Highway and Cochran Road. It's unclear how it started. The Gadsden County Sheriff's Office says…...
Gadsden Technical College launches new Pioneer Program to help students with learning challenges
2+ week, 6+ day ago (266+ words) GADSDEN COUNTY, FL " Gadsden Technical College is preparing to roll out a new program focused on career skills and independence for students in Gadsden County with learning challenges. The Pioneer Program is built for people with disabilities, including those with…...
Decatur County seniors combat social isolation and find community through local Prime Timers Group
3+ week, 6+ hour ago (447+ words) DECATUR COUNTY, GA " Decatur County seniors are combating social isolation and improving their mental health by joining the Prime Timers Group for bingo and exercise. A North Carolina native, Frances Pate, has called Decatur County home for nearly 30 years. After…...
Decatur County Airport sees economic boost from growing private flights, runway upgrade
3+ week, 3+ day ago (339+ words) DECATUR COUNTY, GA " Decatur County Airport is experiencing steady growth in private aircraft traffic, driving economic activity in Bainbridge and prompting a $3 million runway resurfacing project. In 2025, the airport handled more than 17, 000 private aircraft flights, according to the Georgia Department…...
Gadsden Technical College students build a home from the ground up to learn construction trade skills
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (310+ words) GADSDEN COUNTY, FL " Inside the Building Maintenance and Management program at Gadsden Technical College, students are putting their lessons to work on an actual home rather than just learning in a classroom. Since the program launched in August, students have…...
Gadsden County foster children displaced across Florida due to severe lack of local homes and funding
1+ mon, 16+ hour ago (578+ words) Gadsden County foster children are being displaced across Florida due to a lack of local foster families and zero funding for basic needs. Children in Gadsden County's foster care system are being displaced hundreds of miles away due to a…...
Gadsden Senior Services launches new support site at Union Chapel AME Church in the Sawdust community
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (415+ words) Gadsden Senior Services is launching a new site in the Sawdust community, hosted at Union Chapel AME Church, to provide a familiar and trusted space for residents. According to USA Facts, there are nearly 9, 000 seniors living across Gadsden County. In…...
Gadsden County seniors and students team up for a community field day promoting wellness and activity
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (406+ words) GADSDEN COUNTY, FL " The sound of laughter and encouragement filled a Gadsden County park on Monday as seniors arrived ready to take part in a field day designed specifically to promote activity, wellness, and community involvement. Organizers set up a…...
Gadsden County High School hosts career fair to prepare students as the Florida unemployment rate rises
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (318+ words) Gadsden County High School hosted a career fair, bringing dozens of local employers under one roof to help students find opportunities close to home. As students prepare to take their next steps after graduation, some plan to attend college, while…...