Student reading scores have improved in several grade levels over the past four years, district administrators told the school board Monday, while acknowledging continued work is needed to reach the district’s goal of having 80% of students meet benchmark... See more
Members plan to focus on data centers first The Dickinson County Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend the County Commission impose a three-year moratorium for data centers, alternative renewable energy and battery energy storage systems. The ... See more
Programs changing due to end of long-time grant program The Abilene Board of Education unanimously approved a new Academic Middle School After-School Tutoring Program that will replace the district’s grant-funded model. Superintendent Dana Sprinkle said t... See more
The Abilene USD Board of Education received an update on the district’s budget development process during its recent meeting, with administrators reporting the district finished the fiscal year in a stronger financial position than anticipated. Superinten... See more
8 Off-The-Grid Georgia Towns To Visit In 2026 A few of Georgia's best off-the-grid towns sit high in the Blue Ridge Mountains near cascading waterfalls and the state's tallest peak. Others line the coast where shrimp boats still work the tidal rivers. One... See more
