Hometown Hall - Education

Gwinnett Tech Names 2008 Instructor of the Year

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 20:02:20 UT

Dr. Bonnie Ballard, program director of Gwinnett Technical College's Veterinary Technology program, has been named the college's 2008 Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Education honoree...

Dear EarthTalk: Why are some environmental groups jumping on the immigration issue? What does immigration have to do with the environment? -- Ginna Jones, Darien, CT

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 12:00:16 UT

What to do about booming legal and illegal immigration rates is one of the most controversial topics on Americans’ political agenda these days. More than a million immigrants achieve permanent resident status in the U.S. every year...

The Senate Passed the ADA Amendments Act!

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:02:57 UT

Thanks to all of your grassroots support, the Senate just passed The ADA Amendments Act (S. 3406) by unanimous consent. The bill included over 77 bipartisan co-sponsors. Because the Senate bill differs slightly from the House version (HR3195), the House will need to take up the ADA Amendments Act again...

Cumming FairTax Meeting

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:00:12 UT

The 9th District East Group is adding a second meeting night to make travel easier and also to give you a different day of the week in case the third Monday of the month is not good for you. Here are the details...

Dear EarthTalk: What’s the story with animal cloning? Is the meat industry really cloning animals now to “beef up” production? -- Frank DeFazio, Sudbury, MA

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:34:35 UT

Cloning has been controversial ever since Scottish scientists announced in 1996 that they had cloned their first mammal, a sheep they named Dolly. While Dolly lived a painful, arthritic life and died prematurely, possibly due to the imperfections of cloning, industry nonetheless began seeking out ways to capitalize on the new technology...

Down Payment Assistance Now Available for Northeast Georgia Home Buyers

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:04:08 UT

The Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia, the IMPACT! Group, The Brand Banking Company and a network of local builders are partnering to provide down payment assistance for consumers who buy a home in Northeast Georgia.

Tough economic times and the recent turmoil in the mortgage market have made it harder to secure mortgage loans. For buyers without funds for a down payment, the dream of home ownership has become even more elusive...

Gwinnett Tech Opens International Education Center at Gwinnett Place

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:54:06 UT

Gwinnett Technical College has opened the International Education Center at Gwinnett Place Mall, created to prepare residents and businesses alike to prosper and thrive in an increasingly international environment...

UMDF Fore-a-Cure Golf Tournament Returns October 6, 2008

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 22:03:50 UT

This annual fundraiser features 18 holes of golf (4-man modified scramble) at one of Georgia’s most prestigious historic private clubs. In addition to great golf, activities include $1,000,000 shot, Hole-in–One with chance to win a luxury car, and many other exciting contests and prizes...

NGCSU Introduces Appalachian Studies Certificate Program

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 16:00:10 UT

North Georgia College & State University ’s new Appalachian Community Studies Certificate Program — which explores a wide variety of topics spanning from oral histories to bluegrass music to heirloom gardening, and more to provide a complete overview of the Appalachian mountain region — is open to area residents who are interested in learning more about the region...

“Art of Giving” Contest Rewards Students for Getting Creative About Giving

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:04:46 UT

Middle and high school students across the country are invited to participate in the 2008 “Art of Giving" contest presented by The White Envelope Project, an Atlanta-based nonprofit dedicated to educating youth and young adults about the importance of charitable giving...

Researching Your Irish & Scots-Irish Ancestors

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:00:18 UT

The Northeast Georgia Historical & Genealogical Society and the Hall County Library System are pleased to announce a workshop specifically targeted to those researching Scottish and Irish heritages. The Ulster Historical Foundation Workshop will be held Saturday, October 11, 2008...

Migrants Return to Birding Trails

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:55:37 UT

Colonial Coast Birding Trail offers excellent opportunities to view migratory birds this fall...

Area Students and Parents Encouraged to take part in College Prep Series

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:45:08 UT

Free event open to all middle school and high school students...

Dig Deep for Home Energy Savings

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 20:00:09 UT

Gwinnett Tech Offers State's Only Training Class for Ground Source Heat Pump Installers; Course Enables HVAC Professionals to Offer Technology to Home Owners...

Georgia Bioscience Technology Institute Launches New Web Site

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:00:25 UT

Are you interested in forensics or criminal investigation? Would you like to develop new medicines to treat disease? Or, find ways to stop pollution? If those type of jobs interest you, you may be destined for a career in biotechnology...