Joshua Morton of Atlanta and John Gunnells of Hull were part of the Georgia State University team that won the institution's uVenture Social Challenge by creating a business model that could help make affordable housing attractive to real estate owners and investors.

Alexander Evonsion and Margaret Norsworthy of Alpharetta, Daniel Colville and Erin Sowell of Atlanta, Nicholas Fraboni of Carrollton and Liam Walsh and Ian Marshall of Roswell were named to Lehigh University's dean's list.

Mark Lamprecht of Marietta graduated from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.

Ayleah Renee Musone of Lawrenceville was named to Anderson University's dean's list.

Maggie Sullens of Cumming and Chrystian Bis and Wilson Quinton of Gainesville graduated from University of North Georgia.

Col. Kim M. Montfoort of Kathleen was awarded the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association's Women's Appreciation award for going above and beyond to further the careers of women.

Kayle Martin of Oxford was awarded the $1,500 Oby T. and Ann C. Brewer Scholarship at Georgia State University's Perimeter College.

Jeremiah Manning of Millers Military Academy took first place in the Georgia Independent Christian Athletic Association Invitational Varsity Wrestling State Championship match.

Ranicia Person of Atlanta graduated from Southeast Missouri State University.

Debi West of Suwanee received the 2017 Southeastern Region Secondary Art Educator award from the National Art Education Association.