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90-year-old ‘sets the bar’ as Peachtree City school crossing guard
Fayette County needs more people to be crossing guards, to cover retirements and when someone calls in sick.
Georgia unemployment rate drops to 3.5% for first time in nearly a year
After almost a year, Georgia’s unemployment rate decreased to 3.5% in May, according to the state Department of Labor.
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Hundreds graduate from Goodwill of North Georgia’s job training programs
Goodwill of North Georgia — which turns 100 this summer — celebrated 781 graduates of its job training and career development programs.
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Challenging but rewarding: Making a major career change later in life
Finding a new job or career after age 55 takes work.
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AJC salutes 10 of the region’s top nurses and 1 nurse leader
For the 20th consecutive year, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has celebrated 10 of the region’s best nurses and one outstanding nurse leader.
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Kimberly Knotts, Wellstar Paulding
What nurses do ‘is extraordinary,’ recipient of manager award says.
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Patrick McLeod, Northside Hospital Duluth
Procedural nurse has ‘amazing ability’ to connect with patients
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Melanie Copeland, Kennestone Hospital
Makes sure every new nurse knows they are valued.
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Kenosha Tillman, Emory Healthcare
‘I’ve always been a natural nurturer.’
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April Eldridge, Wellstar Douglas
She handles pressure of nursing through prayer and self-care.