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UGA News Roundup for Sept. 28: You're Invited to Several Events on Campus

Whether you're alumnus or just a supporter, here's some University of Georgia-related news you should know.

Barrow High School Students are Invited to Participate in a National Essay Contest

Students and their teachers can compete for cash prizes Up to $1,000.

Local Students Named to Armstrong Atlantic's Spring 2011 Dean's List

Four area residents have been named to the Dean's List for this Savannah-based school.

Bus Driver Fired After Dragging Child by Backpack

The driver was dismissed effective Sept. 14 for not following transportation safety protocols.

University of Georgia Founder Returns to Athens

A bronze statue of Abraham Baldwin now graces North Campus.

Local Students make Georgia Southern's Spring 2011 Dean's List

Georgia Southern University recently recognized 194 students for excellence in academics, including two Barrow residents.

SAT Participation Increases while Average Scores Decrease

While a record number of local students took the SAT during the 2010-2011 school year, the average score decreased.

School System Says Reports of Bus Driver Talking on Phone are False

Barrow County Schools officials are continuing to investigate an incident in which a bus driver dragged a student by her backpack past her bus stop.

Barrow County Schools Select New Principal for Apalachee

Glenn Wilson, who currently serves as an assistant principal Pinckneyville Middle School in Gwinnett County, will take over for David McGee, who retired in August.

Barrow County School Bus Driver Suspended After Dragging Student by Backpack

A county school bus driver has been placed on administrative leave following the incident.

Board of Education to Consider School Bus Purchase during Tonight's Meeting

The Barrow County Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, Sept. 6.

Construction Plans for New County Middle School Moving Forward

A recap of the Aug. 31, 2011, meeting of the Barrow County Board of Education.

Woodruff Arts Center Honors Barrow Teacher

A Barrow County fine arts coordinator is one of only five educators in the state selected for this particular honor.

Apalachee Student Receives Comcast Foundation Scholarship

Katelyn Macdowell has received a scholarship through the Comcast Foundation’s Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program.

Schools Damaged by Storms

Apalachee High School, Auburn Elementary, Winder-Barrow High School and Yargo Elementary were all affected.

Barrow County Schools Releases ACT Score Results

Barrow County students who took to ACT exam this year performed at a slightly higher level than those who took the same test last year.

Local Residents Earn Degrees

The following students have graduated from their respected colleges or universities.

Barrow Residents Earn Degrees from Mercer University

A number of Barrow residents graduated from Mercer University during spring commencement on the Atlanta Campus.

Statham Resident Named to Dean's List at Washington University

John Arias Beach was named to the Dean's List for the spring 2011 semester at Washington University in St. Louis.

Parents Share How Students' First Day of School Went

From "great" and "fantastic" to "rough day", parents describe their child's' first day of the new school year.

Computer Error Leaves Students Without Lunches on First Day of School

The school system has corrected the problem and, in case of any more errors, will provide sandwiches and milk to any students unable to pay for lunches.

Barrow County School System Offers Reflections on the First Day of Classes

More than 12,000 students started school Monday, Aug. 8.

Local Students Graduate from Online Degree Programs

Kaplan University has announced its summer 2011 graduates.

BOE Approves Districting Proposal, Names New Executive Director of Business Services

A recap of the Barrow County Board of Education meeting held Tuesday, Aug. 2.

Barrow County Schools to Hold Open Houses Next Week

Schools in Barrow County will hold open houses Thursday, Aug. 4 leading up to the first day of school Monday, Aug. 8.

School Bus Routes to Change for Students in Apalachee Cluster

Parents of children who attend Barrow County Schools will see changes within the transportation department this school year.

County School System as a Whole Meets Adequate Yearly Progress Benchmarks

Some schools in Barrow County fell short of the goals.

CRCT Results for Local Students Released

Barrow County students outperformed the state in several grade levels and subjects on the Criterion Referenced Competency Tests.

Local Students Earn Degrees, Honors

Colleges and universities have announced graduates and honors lists.

Barrow County Schools Recognized for Use of Technology

The Barrow County School System has been recognized for its use of an administrative technology known as eBOARD.

Barrow Residents Earn Degrees, Honors

Colleges and universities have announced graduates and honors lists.

Brenau University Announces Dean's List Honors for Local Students

The following local students were named to the Dean's List at Brenau for spring semester.

Board of Education Approves Bus Camera Systems, Second Serving Line for School

A recap of the June 7 meeting of the Barrow County Board of Education.

Pass Rate on Graduation Test Increases for Barrow Students but Lags Behind State

Barrow’s pass rate lags behind the state average in all four areas that are assessed.

Doggs Walk During Commencement Ceremony

On May 20, 380 seniors from Winder-Barrow High School received diplomas during the 2011 commencement ceremony.

Apalachee Graduates Move on to the Next Phase

On May 20, 320 seniors received their diplomas.

Walk through Winder: Barrow Students Take Tour of Downtown

Winder-Barrow Middle School eighth-graders toured downtown Winder on Wednesday, May 18.

Parents Can Now Take Advantage of School Choice Option

Parents of students entering specific grades in Barrow County Schools this fall may have a choice of facilities.

Proud Parents Invited to Post Graduation Announcements on Patch

Whether it's preschool, college or somewhere in between, brag about it on Patch.