Another reason the Heart of Georgia is a great place to live, work and learn!
The Technical College System of Georgia’s Board of Directors unanimously voted to award the Heart of Georgia regional partnership with one of three Georgia Career Academies Project (GCAP) facility grants. The award amount was $3,155,557.
From the Heart of Georgia College and Career Academy Steering Committee (Dec. 2010):
This wonderful news caps more than a year of progress made by a dedicated team of dozens of volunteers from all walks – public and private – in several counties.
After preparing a charter petition that was approved by four elected Boards of Education (Dodge, Dublin City, Laurens and Wheeler) and working with four other districts, we had to prepare an entirely separate set of documents to apply for this grant.
To meet the grant deadline, our Steering Committee formed five working groups that met several times each over two months and wrote a 199-page application. Perhaps most significantly, we received 43 letters of commitment from partners, most from private sector stakeholders, that documented nearly $3.4 million in cash and in-kind contributions we will receive over the next ten years.
Our partnership was named a finalist in the grant competition in late October, and on November 3rd we sent a team of presenters to compete against three other solid partnerships in Atlanta for the final prize awarded early December.
There is still much to be done: Our Steering Committee will continue its monthly meetings beginning on Wednesday, January 12 at noon at HGTC. State approval of our charter will not come before April 2011, and the grant funds awarded yesterday will begin to flow shortly thereafter.
Please take a minute to read the Lt. Governor’s press release below. We are so very grateful for the leadership of Lt. Governor Cagle, the Technical College System, the legislature and Governor in offering this grant program. (Jay Studstill, Steering Committee Chair; Phil Dowd, Board of Directors Chair)
Press Release from State of Georgia, Office of the Lieutenant Governor
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The Dublin-Laurens County 45th Annual St. Patrick’s Festival is underway and continues through March 28.
Join us for the Leprechaun Contest, the Shamrock Crawl, the Emerald City Pageant and our famous BBQ Cook-off …and that’s not all! Everyone and everything has an Irish twist this time of year. You won’t want to miss any of the activities. Visit the official festival website for all of the details, event schedules and more.
While in Dublin, be sure to visit Moore Station Village. Like Dublin itself, Moore Station Village is a welcoming community with an easy-going lifestyle and Southern hospitality. Whether you’re looking for your first home, moving up, starting a family or hosting the grandkids, you’ll find a home of the perfect size and style at Moore Station Village. Call to schedule a tour 877-272-9002.
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St. Patrick's Day The American Association of Retirement Communities has awarded Dublin, Georgia with the state’s first AARC Seal of Approval award. The AARC Seal of Approval (SOA) program was established to recognize communities that possess the resources and amenities to attract today’s relocating retiree. Towns, municipalities and master-planned developments are assessed based on criteria such as: community support, quality of life, available healthcare, transportation, housing, educational opportunities, recreational amenities, cultural, civic and economic vitality and much more. To learn more about AARC and this prestigious award, visit the AARC website.
Moore Station Village is proud to be located in the heart of this award-winning community. Moore Station Village is an outstanding multi-generational neighborhood close to all that Dublin offers. The neighborhood is also conveniently located near continuing care, assisted and memory care services. To learn more about Moore Station Village and to receive updates and announcements from us, please visit our Contact Us page.
