Corporate Generosity Summit
Business Generosity Week Kicks off Sept. 17 with this virtual launch event. Special guest Gov. Brian Kemp will speak during this Zoom event that begins at 9 a.m. Paul Brown of Inspire Brands, Chloe Barzey of Accenture and Kevin Warren of UPS will make up a panel of CEOs.
These business leaders will explore ways corporate generosity has evolved to meet the changing demands of everyday business and society.
Register here.
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Augusta Regional Airport Hosts Meet-a-Machine Benefitting Childhood Cancer Awareness
AGS is hosting its second annual Meet-a-Machine event with proceeds benefitting Children’s Hospital of Georgia on Sept. 25. This event coincides with September being Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
The Meet-a-Machine is a family event that provides the public the opportunity to see, touch and learn about multiple types of vehicles. These vehicles include emergency response vehicles, planes, aircraft equipment, construction equipment and more. The event is designed to raise funds to support the research into the causes, prevention, diagnosis, treatments and cures of childhood cancers.
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“Despite the challenges of the past year, AGS was determined to safely put on this event for such an important cause,” said Herbert L. Judon, Jr., executive director of AGS. “As an organization, we stand in solidarity and support of all the young people, their families and healthcare professionals battling all forms of pediatric cancers. In recognition of support of those lost or battling cancer, you will see a display of gold pinwheels at the entrance of the airport.”
Meet-a-Machine will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 25 by Hangar One. Tickets are $5 per adult, and children 12 and under are free. Tickets can be purchased at this website.
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Georgia Foundation for Public Education Awards $115,000 in Rural Education Grants
The Georgia Foundation for Public Education announced its fourth round of Rural Education Fund grants, providing 12 grants to Georgia schools and districts.
Totaling $115,003, this year’s Rural Education Fund grants will fund middle-school literacy programming; a STEM racing team; mental health supports for students; virtual reality goggles to help elementary students experience and explore the world; science and math instruction; computer science learning; an EMT Career Pathway program; a computer science e-sports club; vocational training and a curriculum to help students with disabilities prepare for college or career.
Rural Education Fund grants are flexible and can be used for a wide range of initiatives. Applicants are asked to propose a project that will solve a current challenge within their school or district and drive positive student outcomes.
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The fund was created to help rural schools and districts meet their students’ needs. Any public school or district located in a Georgia county with a population of 35,000 or less was eligible to apply for the 2021 grant cycle.
Near Augusta, Burke County Middle School will implement the Calhouligan Nation Reading Program, which is designed to make reading competitive. Specifically, classrooms will create reading teams where they will name the team, create a corresponding moniker flag and track how much each member of the team reads.
Tyler Strong is the Business Editor for The Augusta Press. Reach him at tyler@theaugustapress.com.
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