State School Superintendent John Barge on Thursday named 824 Georgia Title I Distinguished Schools and four Title I Distinguished Districts. "These schools are showing that high expectations, coupled with effective educators in the building, produce outstanding student achievement," Barge said. "Title I schools, with significant populations of economically disadvantaged students, have made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) three years in a row. View the list at: https://eboard.eboardsolutions.com/Meetings/Attachment.aspx?S=1262&AID=350010&MID=21836 NANCY BADERTSCHER
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The YWCA of Northwest Georgia announced Wednesday the launch of its Square Foot Campaign. The organization needs $1.6 million to have $7 million to renovate and expand its facilities, serving victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. The group is asking for donations of at least $129, the per square foot costs of the improvements.""Our current shelter, although a safe haven for the hundreds of families it serves each year, is in desperate need of renovation and expansion," said Holly Comer, the YWCA's CEO and executive director. Info: www.ywcasqft.org. NANCY BADERTSCHER
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Georgia Cancer Specialists, a private cancer treatment and research practice, will hold its tenth annual Totes 2 Tots backpack and suitcase drive for foster children on today. Twenty-five Georgia offices — including 17 in metro Atlanta — will participate.
Since it started in 2003, Totes 2 Tots has distributed more than 25,000 bags with help from the state Division of Family and Children's Services. To participate, drop off a new or nearly-new bag between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the nearest Georgia Cancer Specialists office. Addresses: www.gacancer.com or 1-877-716-2273. JOHNNY EDWARDS
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