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Richmond County School officials look into cutting Senior tax exemption 0 Comments Last Updated: 11:26 PM 11/06/09 - The Richmond County School System is looking into pulling the tax exemption from seniors to try to make up for millions of dollars in budget cuts. This is one of many ideas that were looked at in a breakfast between Richmond County School officials and state legislators. (Full Story)
School zone signs up one day after News 12 report Last Updated: 1:09 PM 11/06/09 - News 12's Ashley Jeffery reported November 4 that there were no school zone signs near Byrd Elementary on Bettis Academy Road. On November 5, those signs went up. (Full Story)
Georgia launches 'Apply to College Week' 0 Comments Last Updated: 10:03 AM 11/06/09 - Nearly 45 high schools across the state will participate in the event starting Monday. (Full Story)
Only on 12: School zone non-existent at Byrd Elementary 5 Comments Last Updated: 1:10 PM 11/06/09 - As parents pick up and drop off their students at Byrd Elementary, they're asking some serious questions about safety. (Full Story)
Schools improve certification for school lunches 0 Comments Last Updated: 11:09 AM 11/03/09 - The report to Congress says that in 2008-2009, 78 percent of schools identified eligible students by using government records of households already getting aid. (Full Story)
Augusta school asks "Pull your pants up" 11 Comments Last Updated: 7:37 PM 11/02/09 - Many students find it stylish to let their pants sag low, but one counselor is pushing for students to dress appropriately, especially as they get ready to enter the workforce. (Full Story)
Stimulus saved, created 16K education jobs in Georgia 1 Comment Last Updated: 1:39 PM 11/02/09 - A new federal report shows that more than 16,000 Georgia education jobs were saved or created through stimulus funding. (Full Story)
Only on 12: Student mentions killing teacher in note; RCSS investigating 14 Comments Last Updated: 12:10 AM 11/02/09 - A Davidson Fine Arts school student allegedly circulated or planned to circulate a note questioning if a teacher should be killed. The Richmond County School System is now investigating whether administrators followed proper procedures. (Full Story)
Only on 12: District 5 school board candidates speak out 1 Comment Last Updated: 7:21 PM 11/01/09 - It's the fight to take an open seat on the Richmond County Board of Education. Election Day is just around the corner and News 12 spoke to the district 5 candidates. (Full Story)
Only on 12: Former drug user talks to Greenbrier students for Red Ribbon Week 1 Comment Last Updated: 6:33 PM 10/30/09 - It's been an important week in our local schools. All week students have been hearing lessons and stories about the importance of staying drug and alcohol free. Greenbrier students heard the story of one local man who made some bad choices as a teenager. Doctors say he shouldn't even be alive to tell his story. (Full Story)
Only on 12: MCG interim president says he's "not a place holder" 0 Comments Last Updated: 7:27 PM 10/29/09 - There's a new man in charge at the Medical College of Georgia...at least for now. Interim president Dr. James Thompson spoke exclusively to News 12 about his new post. (Full Story)
Only on 12: Student allegedly assaulted by after-school teacher speaks out 93 Comments Last Updated: 12:45 PM 10/28/09 - The Burke County Sheriff's Office is looking into an incident involving an after-school teacher who allegedly assaulted a 12-year-old student in the hallway of Burke County Middle School. (Full Story)
Subway's Jared visits CSRA to talk childhood obesity 0 Comments Last Updated: 7:07 PM 10/27/09 - Jared congratulated fourth grader Macey O'Neal for drawing a picture in Ms. Kelly's class for the Subway Fresh Fit video poster competition. (Full Story)
Enrollment at Georgia tech colleges zooms past 100K 1 Comment Last Updated: 11:12 AM 10/27/09 - Enrollment has skyrocketed at Georgia's technical colleges since last year, hitting an all-time record. (Full Story)
Augusta native named President of Georgia Southern University 0 Comments Last Updated: 6:58 PM 10/26/09 - An Augusta native is the new head man at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro. (Full Story)
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