As Gwinnett County Public Schools prepares a staggered return to in-person learning, the district's transportation department has serviced buses and is conducting driver training.

Gwinnett County Public Schools 2020-21 school year began on August 12 and students in-need will have more access to the tools that are the backbone of virtual learning.

Gwinnett County Public Schools returned to digital learning on Aug. 12.

Congressman Jody Hice recently announced that his annual Service Academy Day scheduled for Saturday, August 29, will include extra health and safety measures.

The deans of each of UNG's five colleges - the College of Arts & Letters, the College of Education, the College of Health Sciences & Professions, the Mike Cottrell College of Business, and the College of Science & Mathematics - announced the names of those students who made their…

The Hall County School District recently launched a new webpage, "Reconnect Hall." The page will provide parents and community members updates about the opening of school, and other information throughout the school year.

A total of 16,470 students enrolled during the 2020 spring semester at The University of Alabama were named to the dean's list with an academic record of 3.5 or above or the president's list with an academic record of 4.0 (all A's).

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is offering a $1,000 grant to a third-, fourth- or fifth-grade public or private school teacher in the state who demonstrates "exceptional energy and innovation in teaching life sciences." Science specialists covering those grade levels can also apply.

Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) resumed its Summer Meals Program on July 6, providing breakfast and lunch offerings to children through July 16.

District 2 Health Departments will hold special clinics for school immunizations at certain locations.

Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) recently announced that he will host his annual Service Academy Day on Saturday, Aug. 29, on the Georgia Military College campus.

The Hall County School District plans a "Welcome to Kindergarten Program" from July 21-23.

Mercer University rising junior Emily Wilbourn recently received the Chevron/SWE Scholarship from the Society of Women Engineers (SWE).

Jonathan Brown of Jefferson was named to the dean's list by Dr. Troy Shoemaker, president of Pensacola Christian College, for academic achievement during the 2020 spring semester.

Remington Smith of Braselton was named to the dean's list at Rochester Institute of Technology for the 2020 spring semester. Smith is in the 3D digital design program.

Jacob Stewart of Hoschton was among the 1,759 students named to Samford University's 2020 spring semester dean's list.

More than 1,100 students were named to the president's list at Coastal Carolina University for the spring 2020 semester, including Ryver Morrow, a marketing major from Hoschton.

More than 2,300 undergraduate students at Coastal Carolina University were named to the dean's list for the spring 2020 semester, including Douglas Holloway, a management pre-major from Jefferson.

Clemson University has announced the dean's list for the spring 2020 semester.

Julia Pjevach was named to the dean's list at Miami University for the 2019-20 spring semester.

Leif Thomas Lindquist, Jefferson, was named to the dean's list at Norwich University for the spring 2020 semester.

Leif Thomas Lindquist, of Jefferson, officially received a bachelor of arts magna cum laude in political science from Norwich University on Saturday, May 2.

Kindergarten registration for Gwinnett County Public Schools’ is underway.

Troy University recently announced the students who have been named to the chancellor's list for the spring semester and Term 4 of the 2019-20 academic year.

Lee Axelberg, of Jefferson, earned a doctor of physical therapy from Arcadia University on Friday, May 15, in an online Grad-away-tion Commencement celebration.

The Georgia College Women’s Basketball program recently announced the signing of four freshmen for the upcoming 2020-21 season, the first recruiting class under head coach Ross Jolly.

The University of Tennessee at Martin recently announced that Jefferson resident, Teyah Giannetta, has received the Highest Honors achievement for spring 2020.

The USA South Athletic Conference included 169 Piedmont student-athletes in its 2019-20 Academic All-Conference Team. Among those receiving the honor were:

Gwinnett County Public Schools will continue offering online resources during the summer months.

Kenneth Combs, of Braselton, graduated from Troy University during the spring semester/term 4 of the 2019-20 academic year.

The University of Alabama awarded some 6,326 degrees this spring. Among the graduates were:

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) awarded 15 Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) seniors 2020 National Merit Scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities.

The 2020 Odyssey of the Mind World Finals were held virtually from May 15-30.

Clemson University awarded more than 4,007 degrees in May 2020. Local graduates were:

Hall County School District leaders are offering an online tool for parents registering, withdrawing or transferring students.

The following students earned the distinction of faculty honors for spring 2020 at the Georgia Institute of Technology.

The following students have earned the distinction of dean's list at the Georgia Institute of Technology for spring 2020.

Hallie Whitesides, of Hoschton, has been named to Freed-Hardeman University's president's list for the Spring 2020 semester.

The following area students were named to the spring 2020 dean's list at Berry College:

The Lawrenceville-Duluth Alumni Chapter (LDAC) of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity distributed college scholarships and other awards to 30 GCPS seniors, including one-time awards ranging from $250 to $1,000 and four-year awards totaling $5,000 and $10,000.

In ceremonies held May 7-8 by the University of North Georgia, graduating cadets were awarded commissions as second lieutenants.

The Georgia Institute of Technology awarded degrees to approximately 4,050 undergraduate and graduate students at the conclusion of spring semester. Students were celebrated during a virtual celebration held on May 1. They will also be honored during in-person commencement ceremonies to be h…

Thomas Chai, a resident of Hoschton, has been named to the spring 2020 dean's list at Berea College.

Kaylee Sikes, a communications major, from Jefferson, has been recognized on the spring 2020 dean's list at Columbus State University.

Vayda Raine Kozup, from Jefferson, qualified for the dean’s list at Brewton-Parker College of Mount Vernon, for the Spring 2020 semester.

A Jackson County student received an award from the University of Tennessee at Martin in recognition of their achievements in scholarship and citizenship during the 2019-20 academic year.

Kathleen Marie Grennan, of Hoschton, was recently named to the University of Mississippi's spring 2020 honor roll lists.

The Georgia Department of Education recently recognized graduating seniors from schools across Georgia as 2020 Georgia Scholars, and nine of those scholars are from Hall County Schools. The GaDOE will be mailing Georgia Scholar Diploma Seals to each of these students.

Joseph Randolph, of Jefferson, earned a bachelor of science degree in sports management from The Citadel. Randolph graduated during the South Carolina Corps of Cadets virtual commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 9.

The following students are among over 850 Bob Jones University students named to the dean's list for the spring 2020 semester:

Berry College recently announced its newest class of graduates for 2020.