A team of students from Mountain View High School in Gwinnett County was awarded a Northrop Grumman scholarship in the Junior Engineering Technical Society’s 2011 Tests of Engineering, Aptitude, Mathematics and Science competition recently hosted by the University of Georgia.
Teams from Gwinnett School of Math, Science and Technology and Heritage High School joined the Mountain View High team in the academic competition that had the theme “Smart Energy. Clean Planet.”
The Northrop Grumman scholarship will fund TEAMS conference registration fees for Mountain View High.The Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global security company that provides innovative systems, products and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide
“TEAMS brings math and science to life for students, fostering creativity, critical thinking, teamwork and problem solving,” said John Mativo, an assistant professor in the College of Education’s department of workforce education, leadership and social foundations, and a member of theUGA Faculty of Engineering, who co-directed the competition.
The event featured high school students, grades nine to 12, participating in teams of four to eight members, using real-world applications of math and science to solve some of today’s greatest engineering challenges. There were two parts: a 90-minute, 80-multiple choice question session, and a 90-minute, open-ended, four-question session.
Approximately 30 participating students also saw demonstrations of and interacted with robotics in a presentation by Chi Thai, an associate professor in the department of biological and agricultural engineering and member of the faculty of engineering who co-directed the event. They also learned about and participated in the creation of a virtual reality scenario by Kyle Johnsen, a member of the UGA Faculty of Engineering. Cindy Crawford, a representative of the UGA Admissions Office, also made a presentation.
The TEAMS event was assisted by Nancy Vandergrift, a program coordinator with the UGA Office of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education and six UGA students from the department of workforce education, leadership and social foundations.
More than 14,000 students across the country participate annually in TEAMS competitions. Questions are aligned with national education standards. UGA is one of two sites hosting the competition in Georgia. The other site is the Atlanta University Center. The next Junior Engineer Technical TEAMS competition will be hosted at UGA on Feb. 22, 2012.
TEAMS competition site sponsors include Harvard University, Itasca Community College, National Education Partnership Alliance, Shell and Starbucks.
For more information about TEAMS, see www.jets.org/teams/. For more information about Northrop Grumman, see www.northropgrumman.com/. For more information about UGA College of Education see www.coe.uga.edu/.
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Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Georgia Youth Named National Epilepsy Spokesperson
/PRNewswire/ -- Marie Mayhan, 12, of Lilburn, Ga., will travel to Washington, D.C. to raise awareness about epilepsy and how it affects the life of a child who experiences seizures. Mayhan will participate in the Epilepsy Foundation's annual Kids Speak Up! event from March 27 through March 29, and become a part of the democratic process to make a difference for the nearly 3 million people coping with the disorder.
Kids Speak Up! is a national program that rallies young ambassadors with epilepsy between the ages of 8 and 18 to become advocates in their local communities and in the nation's capital. Their mission is to personally petition congressional leaders for aid in assuring better access to care, improved public education and awareness about epilepsy and more research toward a cure.
As one of 45 Kids Speak Up! spokespersons, Mayhan will participate in a three-day training to learn more about epilepsy, develop her public speaking skills, and learn the importance of advocacy. The highlight of the trip will be a meeting with her state representative.
"Children like Marie who experience seizures are often treated differently in their community and feel shunned by their peers," said Rich Denness, president and CEO of the Epilepsy Foundation. "Kids Speak Up! is vital because it connects youth who share the same dreams and face the same challenges, and it empowers the leaders of tomorrow."
Epilepsy is the most common neurological condition in children. It affects more than 326, 000 children under the age of 15 and each year approximately 45,000 children under age 15 are diagnosed with the disorder.
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Kids Speak Up! is a national program that rallies young ambassadors with epilepsy between the ages of 8 and 18 to become advocates in their local communities and in the nation's capital. Their mission is to personally petition congressional leaders for aid in assuring better access to care, improved public education and awareness about epilepsy and more research toward a cure.
As one of 45 Kids Speak Up! spokespersons, Mayhan will participate in a three-day training to learn more about epilepsy, develop her public speaking skills, and learn the importance of advocacy. The highlight of the trip will be a meeting with her state representative.
"Children like Marie who experience seizures are often treated differently in their community and feel shunned by their peers," said Rich Denness, president and CEO of the Epilepsy Foundation. "Kids Speak Up! is vital because it connects youth who share the same dreams and face the same challenges, and it empowers the leaders of tomorrow."
Epilepsy is the most common neurological condition in children. It affects more than 326, 000 children under the age of 15 and each year approximately 45,000 children under age 15 are diagnosed with the disorder.
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Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Gwinnett County Commission Chair Candidate Will Costa Receives the George Washington Honest Government Award
Gwinnett County Commission Chair hopeful Will Costa is honored for his life-long commitment to honest government by the State of Georgia Tea Party, LLC. The award is given to candidates that best embrace an understanding of our Founding Father principles of limited and honest government.
“The only legitimate function of government is to protect the Freedom and Liberty of the People. This is especially true of state and county governments, because these political entities are the most important to guarantee our Freedom and individual Liberty. Most citizens focus on the federal government apparatus, but county government touches the citizen far more intimately than the federal government. Gwinnett County is a large taxing authority that maintains dominion over your health and welfare in your home. We must control the growth of county government and nurture Freedom and Liberty at the grassroots level to truly achieve Freedom and Liberty.” Costa said.
Costa received an “A++” rating for his pledge of honest government.
Since May 2010, the State of Georgia Tea Party, LLC, a grass roots Tea Party services organization, has worked to give a voice to constitutional and fiscal conservatives living with the inspiration of the Founding Fathers. The organization has led a statewide movement to help elect constitutional and fiscally responsible Conservatives.
“I intend to make transparency in county government real. I will open the political process so that more Gwinnett citizens have ownership in their county government and as Chairman I want all to know their voices will be heard. I will shrink the size and scope of the Gwinnett County government without causing chaos in the institutions that protect our Life and Property -- the fire and police departments,” Costa says. “I’ll let the County Sheriff and Fire Chief determine the resources they need to protect the Life and Property of our citizenry and I will protect their Liberty by cutting non-essential government.”
Costa is the only candidate that has spent a lifetime in private industry and political advocacy. Costa served as the Legislative Director for the Libertarian Party assessing the impact of legislation on the Freedoms and Liberty of the citizens of Georgia. As Chairman of the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, Will Costa will bring this vast knowledge and experience to serve all the citizens of Gwinnett County.
The State of Georgia Tea Party, LLC is proud to name Will Costa as our George Washington Honesty in Government Award recipient on behalf of the citizens of Gwinnett County Georgia.
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“The only legitimate function of government is to protect the Freedom and Liberty of the People. This is especially true of state and county governments, because these political entities are the most important to guarantee our Freedom and individual Liberty. Most citizens focus on the federal government apparatus, but county government touches the citizen far more intimately than the federal government. Gwinnett County is a large taxing authority that maintains dominion over your health and welfare in your home. We must control the growth of county government and nurture Freedom and Liberty at the grassroots level to truly achieve Freedom and Liberty.” Costa said.
Costa received an “A++” rating for his pledge of honest government.
Since May 2010, the State of Georgia Tea Party, LLC, a grass roots Tea Party services organization, has worked to give a voice to constitutional and fiscal conservatives living with the inspiration of the Founding Fathers. The organization has led a statewide movement to help elect constitutional and fiscally responsible Conservatives.
“I intend to make transparency in county government real. I will open the political process so that more Gwinnett citizens have ownership in their county government and as Chairman I want all to know their voices will be heard. I will shrink the size and scope of the Gwinnett County government without causing chaos in the institutions that protect our Life and Property -- the fire and police departments,” Costa says. “I’ll let the County Sheriff and Fire Chief determine the resources they need to protect the Life and Property of our citizenry and I will protect their Liberty by cutting non-essential government.”
Costa is the only candidate that has spent a lifetime in private industry and political advocacy. Costa served as the Legislative Director for the Libertarian Party assessing the impact of legislation on the Freedoms and Liberty of the citizens of Georgia. As Chairman of the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, Will Costa will bring this vast knowledge and experience to serve all the citizens of Gwinnett County.
The State of Georgia Tea Party, LLC is proud to name Will Costa as our George Washington Honesty in Government Award recipient on behalf of the citizens of Gwinnett County Georgia.
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Thursday, November 12, 2009
The Nation's Best Math and Science Students Earn Top High School Honors and Strive for $100,000 Scholarship
Kudos to those awesome students, Cassandra Buru and Jian Liu, of Northview High School, Johns Creek, GA, for making the finals!
/PRNewswire/ -- WHAT: Could tomorrow's Albert Einstein or Alexander Graham Bell currently be a student in high school? What did the next generation of innovators come up with this year? Find out when the regional finalists of the 2009 Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology -- America's premier science research competition -- head to California Institute of Technology November 20 & 21. At stake is a $3,000 prize for one individual, $6,000 for one team, and an invitation to the National Finals in New York City for a shot at the $100,000 Grand Prize!
WHO: Fifteen whiz kids unveil graduate level research projects to a distinguished panel of university judges. Past Siemens Competition winners and Alumni have tackled some of the world's hardest and most pressing problems through math and science. Their feats include: invention of anti-bacterial coatings for medical devices, research of cures for drug-resistant Tuberculosis, exploring zebrafish spines for an inside look at bone growth, reinventing string theory, and developing a device to generate energy from ocean waves. What research will the Nation's brightest teen minds unveil this year?
The 2009 Siemens Competition regional finalists are:
Individual Finalists:
-- Alex Han, The Harker School, San Jose, CA
-- David Liu, Lynbrook High School, San Jose, CA
-- Tito Thomas, Troy High School, Fullerton, CA
-- Lynnelle Ye, Palo Alto High School, Palo Alto, CA
-- William Zhang, La Jolla High School, La Jolla, CA
Team Finalists:
-- Cassandra Buru and Jian Liu, Northview High School, Johns Creek, GA
-- William Han and Frank Zhao, Westview High School, Portland, OR
-- Ryan Lindeborg, Dana Hills High School, Dana Point, CA; and Andrew
James Swoboda, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and
Technology, Alexandria, VA
-- Samantha Piszkiewicz and Nicolai Doreng-Stearns, Laguna Beach High
School, Laguna Beach, CA
-- Katherine Wang and Sreetha Sidharthan, Interlake High School,
Bellevue, WA
WHERE: On the campus of the California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA
WHEN: Friday, Nov. 20 - Dabney Lounge
9:45 am - 12:00pm: Students set up projects
5:00 pm - 6:15pm: Public viewing of projects
Saturday, Nov. 21 - Ramo Auditorium
9:00 am - 2:45 pm: Students present to judges
MORE: Want to be the first to find out who will head to the National Finals in New York?
Log into and follow Siemens Foundation on Twitter (http://twitter.com/SFoundation) on Saturday, November 21, 2009 between 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm PST, when we announce the winners live!
The Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology is a signature program of the Siemens Foundation, which provides more than $7 million in support of educational initiatives in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math in the United States. The Siemens Competition is administered by the College Board. More information can be found at www.siemens-foundation.org.
Winners of the regional events are invited to compete at the National Finals at New York University in New York City, December 3 - December 7, 2009. Visit www.siemens-foundation.org on December 7, 2009 at 9:30am EST to view a live webcast of the National Finalist Award Presentation.
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/PRNewswire/ -- WHAT: Could tomorrow's Albert Einstein or Alexander Graham Bell currently be a student in high school? What did the next generation of innovators come up with this year? Find out when the regional finalists of the 2009 Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology -- America's premier science research competition -- head to California Institute of Technology November 20 & 21. At stake is a $3,000 prize for one individual, $6,000 for one team, and an invitation to the National Finals in New York City for a shot at the $100,000 Grand Prize!
WHO: Fifteen whiz kids unveil graduate level research projects to a distinguished panel of university judges. Past Siemens Competition winners and Alumni have tackled some of the world's hardest and most pressing problems through math and science. Their feats include: invention of anti-bacterial coatings for medical devices, research of cures for drug-resistant Tuberculosis, exploring zebrafish spines for an inside look at bone growth, reinventing string theory, and developing a device to generate energy from ocean waves. What research will the Nation's brightest teen minds unveil this year?
The 2009 Siemens Competition regional finalists are:
Individual Finalists:
-- Alex Han, The Harker School, San Jose, CA
-- David Liu, Lynbrook High School, San Jose, CA
-- Tito Thomas, Troy High School, Fullerton, CA
-- Lynnelle Ye, Palo Alto High School, Palo Alto, CA
-- William Zhang, La Jolla High School, La Jolla, CA
Team Finalists:
-- Cassandra Buru and Jian Liu, Northview High School, Johns Creek, GA
-- William Han and Frank Zhao, Westview High School, Portland, OR
-- Ryan Lindeborg, Dana Hills High School, Dana Point, CA; and Andrew
James Swoboda, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and
Technology, Alexandria, VA
-- Samantha Piszkiewicz and Nicolai Doreng-Stearns, Laguna Beach High
School, Laguna Beach, CA
-- Katherine Wang and Sreetha Sidharthan, Interlake High School,
Bellevue, WA
WHERE: On the campus of the California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA
WHEN: Friday, Nov. 20 - Dabney Lounge
9:45 am - 12:00pm: Students set up projects
5:00 pm - 6:15pm: Public viewing of projects
Saturday, Nov. 21 - Ramo Auditorium
9:00 am - 2:45 pm: Students present to judges
MORE: Want to be the first to find out who will head to the National Finals in New York?
Log into and follow Siemens Foundation on Twitter (http://twitter.com/SFoundation) on Saturday, November 21, 2009 between 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm PST, when we announce the winners live!
The Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology is a signature program of the Siemens Foundation, which provides more than $7 million in support of educational initiatives in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math in the United States. The Siemens Competition is administered by the College Board. More information can be found at www.siemens-foundation.org.
Winners of the regional events are invited to compete at the National Finals at New York University in New York City, December 3 - December 7, 2009. Visit www.siemens-foundation.org on December 7, 2009 at 9:30am EST to view a live webcast of the National Finalist Award Presentation.
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Thursday, July 16, 2009
AVP Grad Receives 2 National and 1 State Scholarship
Ogechi Oparah, a seven year participant in the Association of Village PRIDE's Youth Leader program has been awarded two national scholarships.
The 2009 FCHS graduate is a 2009 Coca-Cola Scholar. She is one of 250 national scholars from an application pool of 75,000.The application pool was narrowed to 2,100 semi-finalist. Students at this stage had to submit an extensive application that narrowed it to the 250 finalist. Oparah spent four days in Atlanta with the other 250 finalist who came from all 50 states and all US territories. She was one of 26-scholars selected in Georgia and the only one from Fayette County. As a 2009 Coca-Cola Scholar Ogechi will receive $2,500 every year for four years from the Coca-Cola Foundation.
Oparah was also selected as a 2009 National Achievement Scholar by the National Merit Program. She will receive a $2,500 scholarship award. National Achievement Awards are given to minorities across the nation who achieved certain scores on the PSAT and the SAT exams. Ogechi was selected from an original pool of 1600 students who were semi-finalist. 1300 students became finalist and 700 students became award-winning National Achievement Scholars.
Oparah was one of 45 students in the state of Georgia to be selected through audition to All-State Chorus six years in a row, starting in 7th grade. Each year the Georgia Music Educator’s Association awards one male and one female scholarship as a six year All-State Student. Oparah was the female recipient of this year’s scholarship. She will receive a $500 award.
Other notable recognitions and honors for Oparah include being named the Margaret Anlicker Award winner for Fayette County High School for being selected as the best all around choral student of the year. She received the AP English student of the year award and the All-Round Social Studies student of the Year Award. Oparah graduated #3 in her graduating class of 323 students with a 4.0 average. Ogechi completed nine Advanced Placement courses at FCHS She received a College Prep with Distinction and Fine Arts Seal on her diploma. She was selected by her fellow seniors as the girl most likely to succeed. She was selected by the faculty as one of the top 20 students in the senior class based on character.
Oparah was the president of the National Honor Society, Vice President of the Beta Club and Dance Captain for the Select Chorus Variety Show. She was a member of Association of Village Pride, Inc. a youth service and leadership organization for seven years where she held several leadership positions. She also served as president for the NAACP Youth Council.
Oparah was accepted to nine universities which include, Dartmouth, Cornell, North Eastern, Howard, Princeton, Emory, Spelman, Oglethorpe, and Florida A & M. She received full or partial scholarships at all of the universities. She will attend Princeton in the fall, where she is interested in law and international studies and relations.
The 2009 FCHS graduate is a 2009 Coca-Cola Scholar. She is one of 250 national scholars from an application pool of 75,000.The application pool was narrowed to 2,100 semi-finalist. Students at this stage had to submit an extensive application that narrowed it to the 250 finalist. Oparah spent four days in Atlanta with the other 250 finalist who came from all 50 states and all US territories. She was one of 26-scholars selected in Georgia and the only one from Fayette County. As a 2009 Coca-Cola Scholar Ogechi will receive $2,500 every year for four years from the Coca-Cola Foundation.
Oparah was also selected as a 2009 National Achievement Scholar by the National Merit Program. She will receive a $2,500 scholarship award. National Achievement Awards are given to minorities across the nation who achieved certain scores on the PSAT and the SAT exams. Ogechi was selected from an original pool of 1600 students who were semi-finalist. 1300 students became finalist and 700 students became award-winning National Achievement Scholars.
Oparah was one of 45 students in the state of Georgia to be selected through audition to All-State Chorus six years in a row, starting in 7th grade. Each year the Georgia Music Educator’s Association awards one male and one female scholarship as a six year All-State Student. Oparah was the female recipient of this year’s scholarship. She will receive a $500 award.
Other notable recognitions and honors for Oparah include being named the Margaret Anlicker Award winner for Fayette County High School for being selected as the best all around choral student of the year. She received the AP English student of the year award and the All-Round Social Studies student of the Year Award. Oparah graduated #3 in her graduating class of 323 students with a 4.0 average. Ogechi completed nine Advanced Placement courses at FCHS She received a College Prep with Distinction and Fine Arts Seal on her diploma. She was selected by her fellow seniors as the girl most likely to succeed. She was selected by the faculty as one of the top 20 students in the senior class based on character.
Oparah was the president of the National Honor Society, Vice President of the Beta Club and Dance Captain for the Select Chorus Variety Show. She was a member of Association of Village Pride, Inc. a youth service and leadership organization for seven years where she held several leadership positions. She also served as president for the NAACP Youth Council.
Oparah was accepted to nine universities which include, Dartmouth, Cornell, North Eastern, Howard, Princeton, Emory, Spelman, Oglethorpe, and Florida A & M. She received full or partial scholarships at all of the universities. She will attend Princeton in the fall, where she is interested in law and international studies and relations.
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Monday, July 13, 2009
Atlanta: Commissioner Dianne Harnell Cohen Named One of Business to Business Magazine 2009 Women of Excellence
Business to Business (B2B) magazine announced City of Atlanta Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Commissioner Dianne Harnell Cohen as one its 2009 Women of Excellence honorees.
“Business to Business is privileged to honor this high-caliber group of women who continue to raise the bar on excellence,” says Publisher Stephen Reynolds in the B2B announcement.
Joining the Commissioner Harnell Cohen, the honorees include Joanne Bauer (Kimberly Clark Healthcare), Susan Booth (Alliance Theatre), Ann-Marie Campbell (The Home Depot), Helene Gayle (Care International), Carol Hunstein (Georgia Supreme Court), Elizabeth Kiss (Agnes Scott College), Cynthia McCague (The Coca-Cola Company), Michele Molden (Piedmont Heart Institute), Melanie Platt (AGL Resources), Leslie Sibert (Georgia Power), and Loretta Walker (Turner Broadcasting System).
The 2009 Women of Excellence will be featured online and in print and will be honored during the awards luncheon celebration on July 23, 2009 at the Atlanta History Center. “The event will be a unique opportunity to
celebrate the success of the outstanding individuals, to honor their influential leadership and to appreciate their positive community impact,’ says Reynolds.
Commissioner Harnell Cohen is credited for providing funding for public arts programs, better management and successfully pushing for $105 million in bonds to buy land for new parks and to upgrade others. She is a devoted advocate of public service with a passion for green space and the Beltline, the environment, economic development, the arts and tourism. In March 2009, her department received accreditation without any stipulations from the National Recreation and Parks Association, setting a national precedence for large agencies.
“This is a well deserved recognition for Dianne for her first-rate management through the economic downturn and the challenging times for the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs,” says Mayor Shirley Franklin.
Towers Perrin, Baker Donelson, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., Aaron’s, and UPS have teamed with Business to Business to honor this year’s award winners.
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“Business to Business is privileged to honor this high-caliber group of women who continue to raise the bar on excellence,” says Publisher Stephen Reynolds in the B2B announcement.
Joining the Commissioner Harnell Cohen, the honorees include Joanne Bauer (Kimberly Clark Healthcare), Susan Booth (Alliance Theatre), Ann-Marie Campbell (The Home Depot), Helene Gayle (Care International), Carol Hunstein (Georgia Supreme Court), Elizabeth Kiss (Agnes Scott College), Cynthia McCague (The Coca-Cola Company), Michele Molden (Piedmont Heart Institute), Melanie Platt (AGL Resources), Leslie Sibert (Georgia Power), and Loretta Walker (Turner Broadcasting System).
The 2009 Women of Excellence will be featured online and in print and will be honored during the awards luncheon celebration on July 23, 2009 at the Atlanta History Center. “The event will be a unique opportunity to
celebrate the success of the outstanding individuals, to honor their influential leadership and to appreciate their positive community impact,’ says Reynolds.
Commissioner Harnell Cohen is credited for providing funding for public arts programs, better management and successfully pushing for $105 million in bonds to buy land for new parks and to upgrade others. She is a devoted advocate of public service with a passion for green space and the Beltline, the environment, economic development, the arts and tourism. In March 2009, her department received accreditation without any stipulations from the National Recreation and Parks Association, setting a national precedence for large agencies.
“This is a well deserved recognition for Dianne for her first-rate management through the economic downturn and the challenging times for the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs,” says Mayor Shirley Franklin.
Towers Perrin, Baker Donelson, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., Aaron’s, and UPS have teamed with Business to Business to honor this year’s award winners.
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Thursday, May 21, 2009
Joe Doyle Selected as 2009 Henry Toll Fellow
Council of State Governments program recognizes leaders from across the nation
Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Joseph B. Doyle, Director of the Governor’s Office of Consumer Affairs and Office of Customer Service, is one of 40 emerging state leaders from across the nation selected for the prestigious Toll Fellowship Program sponsored by The Council of State Governments.
The annual week-long seminar, which will be held in Lexington, Ky., Sept.12-17, is named in honor of Henry Toll, a Colorado senator who founded CSG in 1933. The seminar seeks to develop the next generation of leaders from all three branches of state governments from across the country. This year's dynamic program focuses on trends analysis, policy development, media and constituent relations, and leadership and institutional changes. The experience gives these leaders perspectives they would not ordinarily obtain during the course of their regular governmental service.
Doyle was nominated by Governor Perdue, with endorsements from Chief Financial Officer Tommy Hills and Chief Operating Officer Jim Lientz.
“Joe Doyle has worked hard to remake the culture of state government, working closely with agencies to ensure our citizens are treated just as businesses treat their best customers,” Governor Perdue said. “His efforts have led to agencies providing better customer service often at the same or less cost, and protected Georgia consumers from unlawful business practices. I was honored to nominate him for this deserved recognition.”
Doyle was selected from many outstanding applicants by a committee of state elected and appointed officials as one of the most promising leaders of state government. This year’s applicant pool included state leaders from all three branches and represented 40 states and two US territories. Past Toll Fellowship graduates include governors, US Senators and members of Congress, as well as leaders in state government.
Doyle has been tasked by Governor Perdue to lead two state agencies:
- The Office of Consumer Affairs protects consumers and businesses from unlawful or deceptive practices in the marketplace.
- The Office of Customer Service is a unique program which engages all Agencies and state employees in improving service to citizens. This is done by Speeding up Service Delivery (Faster); being Helpful and Courteous (Friendlier) and Simplifying Access to state services (Easier).
Doyle is the 10th Georgian selected for the program since it began in the mid-1980s, and the first Georgia selected since 2005.
The Council of State Governments is the premier multibranch organization forecasting policy trends for the community of states, commonwealths and territories on a national and regional basis. CSG alerts state elected and appointed officials to emerging social, economic, and political trends; offers innovative state policy responses to rapidly changing conditions; and advocates multistate problem-solving to maximize resources and competitiveness. CSG promotes excellence in decision-making and leadership skills and champions state sovereignty.
For more information about the Henry Toll Fellowship Program, visit www.csg.org/leadership/tollfellows/default.aspx or contact Krista Rinehart at (859)244-8249.
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Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Joseph B. Doyle, Director of the Governor’s Office of Consumer Affairs and Office of Customer Service, is one of 40 emerging state leaders from across the nation selected for the prestigious Toll Fellowship Program sponsored by The Council of State Governments.
The annual week-long seminar, which will be held in Lexington, Ky., Sept.12-17, is named in honor of Henry Toll, a Colorado senator who founded CSG in 1933. The seminar seeks to develop the next generation of leaders from all three branches of state governments from across the country. This year's dynamic program focuses on trends analysis, policy development, media and constituent relations, and leadership and institutional changes. The experience gives these leaders perspectives they would not ordinarily obtain during the course of their regular governmental service.
Doyle was nominated by Governor Perdue, with endorsements from Chief Financial Officer Tommy Hills and Chief Operating Officer Jim Lientz.
“Joe Doyle has worked hard to remake the culture of state government, working closely with agencies to ensure our citizens are treated just as businesses treat their best customers,” Governor Perdue said. “His efforts have led to agencies providing better customer service often at the same or less cost, and protected Georgia consumers from unlawful business practices. I was honored to nominate him for this deserved recognition.”
Doyle was selected from many outstanding applicants by a committee of state elected and appointed officials as one of the most promising leaders of state government. This year’s applicant pool included state leaders from all three branches and represented 40 states and two US territories. Past Toll Fellowship graduates include governors, US Senators and members of Congress, as well as leaders in state government.
Doyle has been tasked by Governor Perdue to lead two state agencies:
- The Office of Consumer Affairs protects consumers and businesses from unlawful or deceptive practices in the marketplace.
- The Office of Customer Service is a unique program which engages all Agencies and state employees in improving service to citizens. This is done by Speeding up Service Delivery (Faster); being Helpful and Courteous (Friendlier) and Simplifying Access to state services (Easier).
Doyle is the 10th Georgian selected for the program since it began in the mid-1980s, and the first Georgia selected since 2005.
The Council of State Governments is the premier multibranch organization forecasting policy trends for the community of states, commonwealths and territories on a national and regional basis. CSG alerts state elected and appointed officials to emerging social, economic, and political trends; offers innovative state policy responses to rapidly changing conditions; and advocates multistate problem-solving to maximize resources and competitiveness. CSG promotes excellence in decision-making and leadership skills and champions state sovereignty.
For more information about the Henry Toll Fellowship Program, visit www.csg.org/leadership/tollfellows/default.aspx or contact Krista Rinehart at (859)244-8249.
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Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Fayette County Resident Receives High Girl Scout Volunteer Honor
Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta, Inc. recently awarded Laura Bosma of Peachtree City with the Honor Pin at the council's annual adult volunteer awards presentation.
The Honor Pin is reserved for a distinctive group of volunteers who have made a significant impact on the Girl Scout movement and who have provided outstanding service to two or more counties within the council’s jurisdiction. The service provided goes above and beyond the expectations of the position(s) held and contributes to the council's goals and objectives.
Laura has held many positions within her service unit such as leader, recruiter and day camp committee member. Laura also enjoys conducting program aide trainings and actively makes an effort to include girls as an integral part of the training by allowing them to have hands-on experiences.
“As a leader, Laura demonstrates high levels of organization. Her girls have an excellent foundation of understanding what it truly means to make the world a better place,” says Amy Vassey, fellow Girl Scout volunteer.
Laura has held many positions within her service unit such as leader, recruiter and day camp committee member. Laura also enjoys conducting program aide trainings and actively makes an effort to include girls as an integral part of the training by allowing them to have hands-on experiences.
“As a leader, Laura demonstrates high levels of organization. Her girls have an excellent foundation of understanding what it truly means to make the world a better place,” says Amy Vassey, fellow Girl Scout volunteer.
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Friday, May 8, 2009
Governor Announces Agricultural Awareness Week Observance Award Winner
Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that East Jackson Elementary School in Commerce is the winner of the fifth annual Agricultural Awareness Week Observance Award.
“Georgia farmers continue to make our state one of the most vital and diversified farm economies in the nation,” said Governor Perdue. “Agriculture Awareness Week gives our students the opportunity to learn how this evolving industry impacts the citizens of our state.”
During National Agriculture Week of March 15 to March 21, fifth grade classes all across the state were encouraged to participate in events and classes to help students learn about agriculture, Georgia’s oldest and largest industry. By using agriculture as a teaching tool for science, math, language arts and social studies, the students learned the origin of food and fiber, the economic and environmental contributions of agriculture and the impact of agriculture on society.
The East Jackson Elementary class was judged as best in the state for using innovative teaching techniques including the “Adopt a Chick Program.” The students adopted 60-day-old chicks, met weekly with high school students and other volunteers to learn about poultry and how to care for their chicks, collected data to complete a record book, and participated in a Poultry Show during Ag Awareness Week.
The East Jackson students, led by teachers Renee Kiley and Kimberly Ashe, learned about Georgia agriculture through several creative avenues. Aside from learning about poultry, the students learned important aspects in soil and water conservation of the land. Students also learned how to grow food and products for our society through a lesson in planting, care and harvesting. It was the unique nature of the program that distinguished East Jackson from the many other worthy finalists.
The other finalists were:
Bacon County Elementary, Alma
Buchanan Elementary School, Buchanan
Carrollton City Middle School, Carrollton
Early County Elementary, Blakely
Free Home Elementary School, Canton
Lamar County Elementary, Barnesville
Lyerly Elementary, Lyerly
Piedmont Academy, Monticello
Washington-Wilkes Elementary, Washington
The Agricultural Awareness Week Observance Award was initiated by Governor Perdue’s Agriculture Advisory Committee to promote awareness of the benefits of the agriculture industry.
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“Georgia farmers continue to make our state one of the most vital and diversified farm economies in the nation,” said Governor Perdue. “Agriculture Awareness Week gives our students the opportunity to learn how this evolving industry impacts the citizens of our state.”
During National Agriculture Week of March 15 to March 21, fifth grade classes all across the state were encouraged to participate in events and classes to help students learn about agriculture, Georgia’s oldest and largest industry. By using agriculture as a teaching tool for science, math, language arts and social studies, the students learned the origin of food and fiber, the economic and environmental contributions of agriculture and the impact of agriculture on society.
The East Jackson Elementary class was judged as best in the state for using innovative teaching techniques including the “Adopt a Chick Program.” The students adopted 60-day-old chicks, met weekly with high school students and other volunteers to learn about poultry and how to care for their chicks, collected data to complete a record book, and participated in a Poultry Show during Ag Awareness Week.
The East Jackson students, led by teachers Renee Kiley and Kimberly Ashe, learned about Georgia agriculture through several creative avenues. Aside from learning about poultry, the students learned important aspects in soil and water conservation of the land. Students also learned how to grow food and products for our society through a lesson in planting, care and harvesting. It was the unique nature of the program that distinguished East Jackson from the many other worthy finalists.
The other finalists were:
Bacon County Elementary, Alma
Buchanan Elementary School, Buchanan
Carrollton City Middle School, Carrollton
Early County Elementary, Blakely
Free Home Elementary School, Canton
Lamar County Elementary, Barnesville
Lyerly Elementary, Lyerly
Piedmont Academy, Monticello
Washington-Wilkes Elementary, Washington
The Agricultural Awareness Week Observance Award was initiated by Governor Perdue’s Agriculture Advisory Committee to promote awareness of the benefits of the agriculture industry.
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Friday, May 1, 2009
Clayton State’s Fuqua Receives “Best Paper” Award from BCAA
Dr. Ronald Fuqua, Clayton State University assistant professor of Health Care Management, recently received the “Best Paper Award” at the Business and Health Administration Association (BCAA) International conference for his paper, “Aging, Health Services and Long Term Care Track.”
“The paper is the qualitative part of my dissertation,” Fuqua explains. “I had analyzed data on the reduction of physical restraints in a nursing home as the result of the Nursing Home Reform Act known as OBRA 87. This paper presents the qualitative research I conducted through in-depth interviews with the nursing home's management team.
“My dissertation was an extended effort over almost four years. The adaptation of this paper was about a month's worth of effort.”
Fuqua admits that there were some challenges which included extensive research.
“The greatest challenge was updating the literature since much of the original work was funded on some older work,” he says. “I conducted in-depth interviews using a prepared interview schedule. Probing was determined by the answers provided. The analysis required transcribing the recorded interviews and a process of categorizing and identifying when saturation had occurred. Once the same answers began appearing, the need to collect more information was satisfied.”
Despite a few challenges the experience was very rewarding.
“I feel great about what was learned in the research but I must admit that little recognition was a nice feeling!” he says.
A unit of the University System of Georgia, Clayton State University is an outstanding comprehensive metropolitan university located 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta.
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“The paper is the qualitative part of my dissertation,” Fuqua explains. “I had analyzed data on the reduction of physical restraints in a nursing home as the result of the Nursing Home Reform Act known as OBRA 87. This paper presents the qualitative research I conducted through in-depth interviews with the nursing home's management team.
“My dissertation was an extended effort over almost four years. The adaptation of this paper was about a month's worth of effort.”
Fuqua admits that there were some challenges which included extensive research.
“The greatest challenge was updating the literature since much of the original work was funded on some older work,” he says. “I conducted in-depth interviews using a prepared interview schedule. Probing was determined by the answers provided. The analysis required transcribing the recorded interviews and a process of categorizing and identifying when saturation had occurred. Once the same answers began appearing, the need to collect more information was satisfied.”
Despite a few challenges the experience was very rewarding.
“I feel great about what was learned in the research but I must admit that little recognition was a nice feeling!” he says.
A unit of the University System of Georgia, Clayton State University is an outstanding comprehensive metropolitan university located 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta.
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Monday, April 27, 2009
Local Teen's Vision Brings Inspirational Film and Star to Fayette
Darius Goes West, an award-winning documentary, tells the story of Darius Weems, a young man from Athens, Georgia who had a dream of being featured on MTV’s hit show, “Pimp My Ride”.
Raising awareness for the disease that has taken over his physical abilities, Duchene’s Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), Darius dreamt of creating a more loving, compassionate world by making younger generations aware of the debilitating disease that has affected one in every 3,500 births; thus, he and eleven of his closest friends set out on a three-and-a-half week, 7,000-mile journey from the hometown that Darius had never left across the country to MTV’s Los Angeles studios. In addition to dreams of raising awareness, he dreams that the lives of others will be improved upon discovery of a cure for the number one genetic killer of children worldwide.
While the subject matter seems a bit sad on first glance, the story has all the humor you would expect from a road trip film. In addition to laugh out loud moments at nearly every stop on the trek, Darius possesses a unique power to turn a typically tragic situation into one of absolute joy.
When Erin Breedlove, an eighteen-year-old senior at Whitewater High School, saw the film for the first time, she was able to instantly relate to the struggles that Darius and crew faced throughout the journey and continue to face today. As a student with mobility impairment, she could identify with obstacles that the film attempts to break down such as Americans with Disabilities Act compliancy as it applies to public facilities. Erin enlisted the aid of her British Literature teacher, Mr. Sean Bennett, to envision the project and help bring it to reality.
Bennett states, "I just knew from the look in Erin's eyes when she spoke to me about the project that it was something that just had to become a reality". Erin's tenacity and drive have helped make the screening of Darius Goes West a moment of celebration and an opportunity for enlightenment and community outreach.
As a result of her inspiration, on May 8, 2009, Darius and the crew will be making a stop in Fayetteville to address the senior class of Whitewater High School and later that evening, they will be among community members answering your questions and telling their stories in their own words following a screening of the movie that will take place beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Whitewater High School / Sara Harp Minter Complex.
Featuring group discounts, educator discounts, live music and entertainment, along with many concessions, all groups are welcome to attend. Handicap parking is available in addition to accessible seating.
Come join Erin and her team for a night of food, fun, and awareness to take part in the fight the fiercely raging battle against this deadly disease! Tickets are available for $5 per person in the front office of Whitewater High School or at your child’s school. Please contact the Darius Goes West Screening Team via e-mail at DariusWildcat@gmail.com for donation information and general inquiries.
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Raising awareness for the disease that has taken over his physical abilities, Duchene’s Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), Darius dreamt of creating a more loving, compassionate world by making younger generations aware of the debilitating disease that has affected one in every 3,500 births; thus, he and eleven of his closest friends set out on a three-and-a-half week, 7,000-mile journey from the hometown that Darius had never left across the country to MTV’s Los Angeles studios. In addition to dreams of raising awareness, he dreams that the lives of others will be improved upon discovery of a cure for the number one genetic killer of children worldwide.
While the subject matter seems a bit sad on first glance, the story has all the humor you would expect from a road trip film. In addition to laugh out loud moments at nearly every stop on the trek, Darius possesses a unique power to turn a typically tragic situation into one of absolute joy.
When Erin Breedlove, an eighteen-year-old senior at Whitewater High School, saw the film for the first time, she was able to instantly relate to the struggles that Darius and crew faced throughout the journey and continue to face today. As a student with mobility impairment, she could identify with obstacles that the film attempts to break down such as Americans with Disabilities Act compliancy as it applies to public facilities. Erin enlisted the aid of her British Literature teacher, Mr. Sean Bennett, to envision the project and help bring it to reality.
Bennett states, "I just knew from the look in Erin's eyes when she spoke to me about the project that it was something that just had to become a reality". Erin's tenacity and drive have helped make the screening of Darius Goes West a moment of celebration and an opportunity for enlightenment and community outreach.
As a result of her inspiration, on May 8, 2009, Darius and the crew will be making a stop in Fayetteville to address the senior class of Whitewater High School and later that evening, they will be among community members answering your questions and telling their stories in their own words following a screening of the movie that will take place beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Whitewater High School / Sara Harp Minter Complex.
Featuring group discounts, educator discounts, live music and entertainment, along with many concessions, all groups are welcome to attend. Handicap parking is available in addition to accessible seating.
Come join Erin and her team for a night of food, fun, and awareness to take part in the fight the fiercely raging battle against this deadly disease! Tickets are available for $5 per person in the front office of Whitewater High School or at your child’s school. Please contact the Darius Goes West Screening Team via e-mail at DariusWildcat@gmail.com for donation information and general inquiries.
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Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Booth Paper Accepted for Presentation at Distance Learning Administrator’s Conference
A paper written by Clayton State University Associate Professor of Information Technology Larry Booth, his wife, Vickie Booth, and Fred Hartfield has been accepted for presentation at the Distance Learning Administrator’s Conference to be held in June at St. Simon’s, Ga. The paper won a best paper award, which will be presented during the opening dinner on Sunday, June 21. In addition to being published in the Distance Learning Administration Annual, award winning papers are invited for publication in the Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration.
The paper, “Continuous Course Improvement, Enhancements, and Modifications: Control and Tracking,” develops an innovative process that employs roles and business rules to define a change management system for continuous improvement, enhancement, and modification of an online curriculum. All three authors are part of the University System of Georgia’s (USG) WebBSIT program. The WebBSIT, a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree, is a fully online degree offered through a consortium of five USG institutions. At Clayton State University, the WebBSIT is offered by the Department of Information Technology in the College of Information and Mathematical Sciences.
In addition to his teaching position at Clayton State, Larry Booth (LarryBooth@clayton.edu) serves on the WebBSIT operating board. Vickie Booth (Vickie@GAWebBSIT.org) is the executive director of the Georgia WebBSIT, with her office at Southern Polytechnic State University. Hartfield (fhartfield@spsu.edu) is an associate professor in Information Technology at Southern Polytechnic and also serves on the WebBSIT operating board.
A unit of the University System of Georgia, Clayton State University is an outstanding comprehensive metropolitan university located 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta.
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The paper, “Continuous Course Improvement, Enhancements, and Modifications: Control and Tracking,” develops an innovative process that employs roles and business rules to define a change management system for continuous improvement, enhancement, and modification of an online curriculum. All three authors are part of the University System of Georgia’s (USG) WebBSIT program. The WebBSIT, a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree, is a fully online degree offered through a consortium of five USG institutions. At Clayton State University, the WebBSIT is offered by the Department of Information Technology in the College of Information and Mathematical Sciences.
In addition to his teaching position at Clayton State, Larry Booth (LarryBooth@clayton.edu) serves on the WebBSIT operating board. Vickie Booth (Vickie@GAWebBSIT.org) is the executive director of the Georgia WebBSIT, with her office at Southern Polytechnic State University. Hartfield (fhartfield@spsu.edu) is an associate professor in Information Technology at Southern Polytechnic and also serves on the WebBSIT operating board.
A unit of the University System of Georgia, Clayton State University is an outstanding comprehensive metropolitan university located 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta.
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Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Metro Senior Takes Double Prizes in State Ag Day Contests
A Lassiter High School senior in Cobb County was a double winner in the annual Ag Day art and essay competition sponsored by the Georgia Department of Agriculture and the Georgia Agriculture in the Classroom Council.
Allie Knouse* placed first in the 9-12 art category for the third year and won second place in the essay contest. This year’s theme was “Georgia Grown – A Better Choice”. The first place winner in the 9-12 essay contest was Derrek Moore,* a Northview High School student in Fulton County.Miss Knouse and 18 others who were selected in the top five places in the art and essay categories attended proclamation signing ceremonies in the Capitol with Governor Sonny Perdue, Commissioner of Agriculture Tommy Irvin and Deputy Commissioner Terry Coleman. Commissioner Irvin presented the awards in a ceremony in the Agriculture Building.
The second place winner in the 9-12 art competition was Kimberly Bicknese, a Coffee County High School student. Jesse Abbott,* a Habersham Central High School student of Demorest, placed third in the art contest.
Other metro area students who placed in the art or essay competition were:
Art K-3, first place, Mahogany Radford,* a student at C. L. Gideons Elementary School in Fulton County;
Art 4-8, third place, Emily Schuler, a student at J.C. Booth Middle School in Fayette County; Essay 4-8, second place, William “Robby” Ryan,* a student at Fayette Middle School in Fayetteville; and
honorable mentions in Art 4-8 to Troy Morrow,* Shiloh Middle School, Snellville;
Essay 4-8 to Jenny Edwards,* Lula Elementary School in Hall County;
Essay 9-12 to Megan Zanone,* Twin Spring Academy in Banks County.
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Allie Knouse* placed first in the 9-12 art category for the third year and won second place in the essay contest. This year’s theme was “Georgia Grown – A Better Choice”. The first place winner in the 9-12 essay contest was Derrek Moore,* a Northview High School student in Fulton County.Miss Knouse and 18 others who were selected in the top five places in the art and essay categories attended proclamation signing ceremonies in the Capitol with Governor Sonny Perdue, Commissioner of Agriculture Tommy Irvin and Deputy Commissioner Terry Coleman. Commissioner Irvin presented the awards in a ceremony in the Agriculture Building.
The second place winner in the 9-12 art competition was Kimberly Bicknese, a Coffee County High School student. Jesse Abbott,* a Habersham Central High School student of Demorest, placed third in the art contest.
Other metro area students who placed in the art or essay competition were:
Art K-3, first place, Mahogany Radford,* a student at C. L. Gideons Elementary School in Fulton County;
Art 4-8, third place, Emily Schuler, a student at J.C. Booth Middle School in Fayette County; Essay 4-8, second place, William “Robby” Ryan,* a student at Fayette Middle School in Fayetteville; and
honorable mentions in Art 4-8 to Troy Morrow,* Shiloh Middle School, Snellville;
Essay 4-8 to Jenny Edwards,* Lula Elementary School in Hall County;
Essay 9-12 to Megan Zanone,* Twin Spring Academy in Banks County.
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Sunday, March 15, 2009
Public Broadcasting Atlanta Receives Award from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Station recognized for being an educational leader
Public Broadcasting Atlanta (PBA) received a My Source Community Impact Award for Education from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) for its efforts with the Atlanta Public School’s (APS) Homework Hotline last weekend in Washington, DC.
The My Source Community Impact Awards for Education were created by CPB to give recognition to public broadcasting stations for their commitment to providing educational services to learners of all ages and races from preschoolers to adults.
“It is indeed an honor to be recognized by CPB as an educational leader in public broadcasting,” said Milton Clipper, PBA President and CEO. “Accepting this award on behalf of Public Broadcasting Atlanta and the Atlanta Public Schools reinforces our commitment in providing educational services to the Atlanta community.”
Clipper was presented the award by CPB Senior Vice President of Education and Children’s Content, Dr. Susan Zelman, at the Council of Chief State School Officers/Public Broadcasting Executive Summit.
“Education is a core value of public service media, on air, online and in the community,” said Pat Harrison, CPB President and CEO. “CPB congratulates PBA for this important commitment to community and our country through education.”
About Homework Hotline:
The Homework Hotline is a joint effort between APS and PBA. APS students call the Homework Hotline and ask questions about homework problems. Homework Hotline teachers give one-on-one assistance and easy-to-understand explanations. These teachers have access to current textbooks and school curricula when helping students understand and solve homework problems. Homework Hotline is a free service available Monday through Thursday, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., except during holiday and semester breaks. The hotline telephone number is 678.553.3029. Covered subjects include: math, science, social studies, language arts, reading and Spanish.
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Public Broadcasting Atlanta (PBA) received a My Source Community Impact Award for Education from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) for its efforts with the Atlanta Public School’s (APS) Homework Hotline last weekend in Washington, DC.
The My Source Community Impact Awards for Education were created by CPB to give recognition to public broadcasting stations for their commitment to providing educational services to learners of all ages and races from preschoolers to adults.
“It is indeed an honor to be recognized by CPB as an educational leader in public broadcasting,” said Milton Clipper, PBA President and CEO. “Accepting this award on behalf of Public Broadcasting Atlanta and the Atlanta Public Schools reinforces our commitment in providing educational services to the Atlanta community.”
Clipper was presented the award by CPB Senior Vice President of Education and Children’s Content, Dr. Susan Zelman, at the Council of Chief State School Officers/Public Broadcasting Executive Summit.
“Education is a core value of public service media, on air, online and in the community,” said Pat Harrison, CPB President and CEO. “CPB congratulates PBA for this important commitment to community and our country through education.”
About Homework Hotline:
The Homework Hotline is a joint effort between APS and PBA. APS students call the Homework Hotline and ask questions about homework problems. Homework Hotline teachers give one-on-one assistance and easy-to-understand explanations. These teachers have access to current textbooks and school curricula when helping students understand and solve homework problems. Homework Hotline is a free service available Monday through Thursday, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., except during holiday and semester breaks. The hotline telephone number is 678.553.3029. Covered subjects include: math, science, social studies, language arts, reading and Spanish.
About CPB:
CPB, a private, nonprofit corporation created by Congress in 1967, is the steward of the federal government’s investment in public broadcasting. It helps support the operations of more than 1,100 locally-owned and operated public television and radio stations nationwide, and is the largest single source of funding for research, technology, and program development for public radio, television, and related online services.
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Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Georgia Super Lawyers Honors Four Stites & Harbison Attorneys
Four Stites & Harbison attorneys in the Atlanta office were recently honored in the 2009 Georgia Super Lawyers magazine.
The attorneys named to the Super Lawyers list include: R. Daniel Douglass under the practice area of Construction/Surety, J.D. Humphries, III, under the practice area of Construction Litigation and T. Matthew Mashburn under the practice area of Real Estate. Ron C. Bingham, II, was named to the Rising Stars list under the practice area of Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights. All attorneys are members of Stites & Harbison (www.stites.com).
Super Lawyers (www.superlawyers.com) is a guide compiled by Law & Politics Magazine that honors exceptional attorneys, representing a wide range of practice areas, firm sizes and geographic locations. Candidates are nominated by peers in their state or region and evaluated by an expert panel system. Only 5% of the lawyers in each state or region are named to the Super Lawyers list and no more than 2.5% are named to the Rising Stars list. Rising Stars are selected based on the same criteria as Super Lawyers with the exception of peer evaluation by practice area. Rising Stars must be 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less to be considered. Stites & Harbison has a total of 48 attorneys listed in Super Lawyers and three listed in Rising Stars.
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The attorneys named to the Super Lawyers list include: R. Daniel Douglass under the practice area of Construction/Surety, J.D. Humphries, III, under the practice area of Construction Litigation and T. Matthew Mashburn under the practice area of Real Estate. Ron C. Bingham, II, was named to the Rising Stars list under the practice area of Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights. All attorneys are members of Stites & Harbison (www.stites.com).
Super Lawyers (www.superlawyers.com) is a guide compiled by Law & Politics Magazine that honors exceptional attorneys, representing a wide range of practice areas, firm sizes and geographic locations. Candidates are nominated by peers in their state or region and evaluated by an expert panel system. Only 5% of the lawyers in each state or region are named to the Super Lawyers list and no more than 2.5% are named to the Rising Stars list. Rising Stars are selected based on the same criteria as Super Lawyers with the exception of peer evaluation by practice area. Rising Stars must be 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less to be considered. Stites & Harbison has a total of 48 attorneys listed in Super Lawyers and three listed in Rising Stars.
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Peachtree City Named BusinessWeek’s “Best Affordable Suburb” in Georgia
In March, BusinessWeek Magazine named Peachtree City as Georgia’s Best Affordable Suburb. The selection notes Peachtree City’s lakes and recreation amenities, along with our 90-mile network of multi-use paths and golf carts.
In choosing the best in each state, BusinessWeek focused on towns within 25 miles of each state’s largest city, featuring good schools, low crime, reasonable commutes, strong economies, and overall quality of life.
Peachtree City also ranked in the top 100 CNN/Money Magazine “Best Places to Live in the U.S.” in 2005 and 2007, was named as one of the “Best Places to Retire” by U.S. News and World Report in 2007 and by Retire Georgia in 2008, and was featured in Newmax Magazine’s “10 Great Places for Boomers” in 2009.
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In choosing the best in each state, BusinessWeek focused on towns within 25 miles of each state’s largest city, featuring good schools, low crime, reasonable commutes, strong economies, and overall quality of life.
Peachtree City also ranked in the top 100 CNN/Money Magazine “Best Places to Live in the U.S.” in 2005 and 2007, was named as one of the “Best Places to Retire” by U.S. News and World Report in 2007 and by Retire Georgia in 2008, and was featured in Newmax Magazine’s “10 Great Places for Boomers” in 2009.
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Tuesday, February 24, 2009
New Director Named for UGA’s Gwinnett Campus
A new director for University of Georgia graduate and continuing education programs offered in Gwinnett has been named. Ruth Bettandorff, who has served as associate director for learning services at UGA’s Center for Continuing Education Conference Center and Hotel since 2004, will succeed Janet Sandor, who retired in December.
Bettandorff, who is also a senior public service faculty member, will hold the title of assistant vice president for academic affairs and director of the Gwinnett Campus. She will report to Bob Boehmer, associate provost for institutional effectiveness and extended campuses, who has overall responsibility for UGA programs offered in Gwinnett, Griffin and Tifton.
Bettandorff’s responsibilities will include handling day-to-day coordination of academic programs at the Gwinnett Campus, located at 2530 Sever Road in Lawrenceville, just off I-85 at the Old Peachtree Road exit. She also will work with UGA schools and colleges to develop new graduate degree programs for the Gwinnett campus, and with the Georgia Center for Continuing Education on new non-credit courses for professional development.
As associate director of the Division of Learning Services at the Georgia Center, Bettandorff provided strategic direction in programming, budgets and management and was responsible for developing and supervising educational programs that generated revenue and grants of more than $5 million annually.
Before coming to UGA, Bettandorff held administrative positions with Kennesaw State University, Agnes Scott College and the University of Louisville. She holds a bachelor’s degree from California State University at Chico and a master’s and Ph.D. from the University of Mississippi.
“Since beginning her career as director of the Jackson Campus of the University of Mississippi in 1976, Dr. Bettandorff has held a number of increasingly responsible positions in higher education administration in continuing education and credit programs at several institutions, including the University of Georgia,” said Boehmer. “In combination with her deep knowledge of the Gwinnett community, this experience uniquely qualifies Dr. Bettandorff for leadership of our rapidly growing Gwinnett Campus.”
Bettandorff has lived in Lawrenceville for 15 years and served on several Gwinnett school committees. Her two daughters graduated from Collins Hill High School and her youngest daughter is now a 5th grade teacher in the Gwinnett public schools.
“It is very exciting to have the opportunity to be a part of growing and expanding the new UGA campus in Gwinnett,” said Bettandorff. “This campus is designed specifically for adult learners whose jobs, families and other responsibilities have made it difficult to travel to continue their education. Now they can take advantage of a variety of UGA graduate degree programs and professional development courses available right in the Gwinnett area.”
UGA has offered graduate degree programs in Gwinnett since the mid-1980s, but increased the number and variety of programs in recent years. In addition to continuing education programs in Gwinnett, UGA offers customized training for businesses and organizations in the Gwinnett area through the Georgia Center, the Small Business Development Center and the Educational Technology Training Center operated by UGA’s College of Education—all of which have offices at the Gwinnett Campus.
For more information about UGA’s Gwinnett Campus, see www.uga.edu/gwinnett.
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Bettandorff, who is also a senior public service faculty member, will hold the title of assistant vice president for academic affairs and director of the Gwinnett Campus. She will report to Bob Boehmer, associate provost for institutional effectiveness and extended campuses, who has overall responsibility for UGA programs offered in Gwinnett, Griffin and Tifton.
Bettandorff’s responsibilities will include handling day-to-day coordination of academic programs at the Gwinnett Campus, located at 2530 Sever Road in Lawrenceville, just off I-85 at the Old Peachtree Road exit. She also will work with UGA schools and colleges to develop new graduate degree programs for the Gwinnett campus, and with the Georgia Center for Continuing Education on new non-credit courses for professional development.
As associate director of the Division of Learning Services at the Georgia Center, Bettandorff provided strategic direction in programming, budgets and management and was responsible for developing and supervising educational programs that generated revenue and grants of more than $5 million annually.
Before coming to UGA, Bettandorff held administrative positions with Kennesaw State University, Agnes Scott College and the University of Louisville. She holds a bachelor’s degree from California State University at Chico and a master’s and Ph.D. from the University of Mississippi.
“Since beginning her career as director of the Jackson Campus of the University of Mississippi in 1976, Dr. Bettandorff has held a number of increasingly responsible positions in higher education administration in continuing education and credit programs at several institutions, including the University of Georgia,” said Boehmer. “In combination with her deep knowledge of the Gwinnett community, this experience uniquely qualifies Dr. Bettandorff for leadership of our rapidly growing Gwinnett Campus.”
Bettandorff has lived in Lawrenceville for 15 years and served on several Gwinnett school committees. Her two daughters graduated from Collins Hill High School and her youngest daughter is now a 5th grade teacher in the Gwinnett public schools.
“It is very exciting to have the opportunity to be a part of growing and expanding the new UGA campus in Gwinnett,” said Bettandorff. “This campus is designed specifically for adult learners whose jobs, families and other responsibilities have made it difficult to travel to continue their education. Now they can take advantage of a variety of UGA graduate degree programs and professional development courses available right in the Gwinnett area.”
UGA has offered graduate degree programs in Gwinnett since the mid-1980s, but increased the number and variety of programs in recent years. In addition to continuing education programs in Gwinnett, UGA offers customized training for businesses and organizations in the Gwinnett area through the Georgia Center, the Small Business Development Center and the Educational Technology Training Center operated by UGA’s College of Education—all of which have offices at the Gwinnett Campus.
For more information about UGA’s Gwinnett Campus, see www.uga.edu/gwinnett.
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Monday, February 9, 2009
Georgia company SmARTlens Corporation recognized with Academy Award for Technical Achievement
Georgia was on the mind of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Saturday, February 7. Steve Hylén, creator of SmARTlens Corporation’s Hylén System, accepted an Academy Award for Technical Achievement at the 81st annual Scientific and Technical Academy Awards dinner and show.
“We are honored to have such an outstanding, innovative company here in Georgia,” said Ken Stewart, commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD). “SmARTlens is the type of company we work hard to bring to the state, and its strong connections to the entertainment industry tie in well with our mission.”
Hylén’s award cited the groundbreaking nature of the Hylén System, a device that affixes to film and digital cameras to allow directors and cinematographers to produce visual effects within the camera instead of in post-production.
Randall Abney, SmARTlens Corporation’s president and CEO, noted that the Hylén System is, to the best of his knowledge, the first Technical Achievement Academy Award involving a Georgia-based company. The company is investigating opening an office/assembly facility in the Athens area and is working with GDEcD Small Business & Innovation Regional Project Manager Ryan Thornton.
“It is an honor to have a group such as the Sci/Tech committee, which was appointed by the Board of Governors of the Academy, understand the technology of the invention and the patents,” Mr. Hylén said in Beverly Hills after the presentation. “I am very proud that they have endorsed the technology and its future possibilities. The road has been long and is by no means over; but this endorsement by such an astute group of experienced professionals gives me hope for additional development and innovation for the Hylén System.”
“The Academy’s recognition of the Hylén System as an important development in cinematography validates our belief that the Hylén System can have a major impact - creatively and financially - in the making of feature films, commercials, music videos, and television programs,” Abney said after the presentation.
“Georgia has been the backdrop for more than 33 nominated films and 25 Academy Award-winning films since 1972,” said Bill Thompson, Deputy Commissioner of the Film, Music & Digital Entertainment Division of GDEcD. “The first known film to be produced in Georgia was in 1912, in the days before Hollywood. And now, for a Georgia-based company to receive a Technical Achievement Award from the Academy brings everything full circle. Congratulations to Steve Hylén and his team for such an outstanding achievement. The nine feature films currently shooting in Georgia salute you! We look forward to promoting the SmARTlens product to our customers.”
For more information about SmARTlens Corporation, contact Carolyn Abney at cabney@smartlens.com or visit www.smartlens.com.
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“We are honored to have such an outstanding, innovative company here in Georgia,” said Ken Stewart, commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD). “SmARTlens is the type of company we work hard to bring to the state, and its strong connections to the entertainment industry tie in well with our mission.”
Hylén’s award cited the groundbreaking nature of the Hylén System, a device that affixes to film and digital cameras to allow directors and cinematographers to produce visual effects within the camera instead of in post-production.
Randall Abney, SmARTlens Corporation’s president and CEO, noted that the Hylén System is, to the best of his knowledge, the first Technical Achievement Academy Award involving a Georgia-based company. The company is investigating opening an office/assembly facility in the Athens area and is working with GDEcD Small Business & Innovation Regional Project Manager Ryan Thornton.
“It is an honor to have a group such as the Sci/Tech committee, which was appointed by the Board of Governors of the Academy, understand the technology of the invention and the patents,” Mr. Hylén said in Beverly Hills after the presentation. “I am very proud that they have endorsed the technology and its future possibilities. The road has been long and is by no means over; but this endorsement by such an astute group of experienced professionals gives me hope for additional development and innovation for the Hylén System.”
“The Academy’s recognition of the Hylén System as an important development in cinematography validates our belief that the Hylén System can have a major impact - creatively and financially - in the making of feature films, commercials, music videos, and television programs,” Abney said after the presentation.
“Georgia has been the backdrop for more than 33 nominated films and 25 Academy Award-winning films since 1972,” said Bill Thompson, Deputy Commissioner of the Film, Music & Digital Entertainment Division of GDEcD. “The first known film to be produced in Georgia was in 1912, in the days before Hollywood. And now, for a Georgia-based company to receive a Technical Achievement Award from the Academy brings everything full circle. Congratulations to Steve Hylén and his team for such an outstanding achievement. The nine feature films currently shooting in Georgia salute you! We look forward to promoting the SmARTlens product to our customers.”
For more information about SmARTlens Corporation, contact Carolyn Abney at cabney@smartlens.com or visit www.smartlens.com.
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Thursday, January 29, 2009
The Avenue® Announces Winner of “Affordable Luxuries” Contest on Facebook
Cousins Properties’ The Avenue® today announced Elizabeth Kostilnik of Peachtree City as the grand prize winner of its “Affordable Luxuries” contest on Facebook. Kostilnik was chosen from more than 1,300 “fans” to receive a custom gift package valued at more than $500 to treat herself, friends, family and co-workers to great gifts in the New Year.In addition to the grand prize winner, The Avenue awarded a cosmetic bag to each of 250 randomly selected “fans.” “Fans” who joined and participated on The Avenue’s Facebook page, ShopTheAvenue, by uploading or commenting on a photo, participating in a poll or sharing shopping and fashion tips on the Wall were automatically entered into the “Affordable Luxuries” contest, which ran from Dec. 10 through Jan. 2.
The ShopTheAvenue Facebook page connects shoppers at each of the five metro Atlanta outdoor lifestyle centers. During the contest, “fans” were invited to upload photos of affordable holiday finds, share holiday shopping and fashion tips and participate in polls about their holiday shopping habits and wish lists.
“Metro Atlanta shoppers want the best deals without sacrificing quality, and they want to pass along great savings and gift ideas to friends,” said Angie Leccese, vice president of brand management, Cousins Properties Incorporated. “The contest allowed more than 1,300 consumers to connect during the hectic holiday season. Consumers find value in sharing tips on fashion trends and gift ideas for difficult-to-shop-for family members through The Avenue’s Facebook page. The page will continue to be a place for consumers to share unique finds and deals at our five metro Atlanta locations.”
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Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Munson Puts Starr’s Mill High on the Radar at Blue Key Speech and Debate Tournament
Imagine walking into your office and being told that you have just 30 minutes to research and prepare a persuasive seven-minute speech on a particular topic. Well, if you were Molly Munson, you would not even break a sweat.
Molly, a student at Starr’s Mill High, was awarded second place in Extemporaneous Speaking at the 25th annual Blue Key Speech and Debate Tournament held last month at the University of Florida. She competed against 51 high school students from Georgia, Pennsylvania and Florida to win the coveted honor.
Before the tournament even started, Molly proved she could hold her own against some very competitive debaters. She was one of six students selected to participate in the annual Blue Key Round Robin that foreshadows the general tournament. Only the nation’s most skilled and accomplished student speakers are invited to participate.
After competing in five grueling rounds with a cross examination after each speech, Molly emerged victorious taking third place in the Mixed Extemporaneous Speaking division.
“She had the eventual winner, the current national champion, shaking in his boots. She has done the best of any Starr’s Mill student in the history of the school,” says Molly’s proud mother Sue Munson.
Nine students from Starr’s Mill, including Molly, participated in the tournament. Eric Bogert, Hannah Mattia, Martin Halicek and Jacob Nails competed in the Lincoln Douglas Debate and Aaron Ash, Noah Brunner, Lauren Mattia and Syneva Runyan were competitors in the Public Forum Debate.
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Molly, a student at Starr’s Mill High, was awarded second place in Extemporaneous Speaking at the 25th annual Blue Key Speech and Debate Tournament held last month at the University of Florida. She competed against 51 high school students from Georgia, Pennsylvania and Florida to win the coveted honor.
Before the tournament even started, Molly proved she could hold her own against some very competitive debaters. She was one of six students selected to participate in the annual Blue Key Round Robin that foreshadows the general tournament. Only the nation’s most skilled and accomplished student speakers are invited to participate.
After competing in five grueling rounds with a cross examination after each speech, Molly emerged victorious taking third place in the Mixed Extemporaneous Speaking division.
“She had the eventual winner, the current national champion, shaking in his boots. She has done the best of any Starr’s Mill student in the history of the school,” says Molly’s proud mother Sue Munson.
Nine students from Starr’s Mill, including Molly, participated in the tournament. Eric Bogert, Hannah Mattia, Martin Halicek and Jacob Nails competed in the Lincoln Douglas Debate and Aaron Ash, Noah Brunner, Lauren Mattia and Syneva Runyan were competitors in the Public Forum Debate.
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