Milledgeville marks 150 years since Sherman march
In Milledgeville Georgia the antebellum capital hosts a commemorative reunion in the old legislative chamber recalling Sherman's 1864 march from Atlanta to Savannah. Amy Wright notes local memories of foragers and secession, while organizers stage a Dinner with Uncle Billy and a drama built from witnesses including soldiers shopkeepers enslaved people and Sherman himself.
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Beaufort school discrimination inquiry from Education Department
The U.S. Education Department's Office for Civil Rights is investigating Beaufort County schools for possible language access discrimination against English learners. OCR officials plan a Hilton Head Island forum to collect information on information accessibility, registration practices, and staffing of language programs. Superintendent Jeff Moss says he expects OCR staff to be pleasantly surprised by the district's services.
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U.S. Department of Education
Beaufort County
Beaufort Gazette
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Office of Civil Rights
Hilton Head Island
Jeff Moss
District hears public input on English services for EL students
The district seeks feedback on its English language support after Moss defends current services and pledges to consider suggestions. About 20 percent of district students qualify for English services, up from 5 percent ten years ago. District grants director Terry Bennett notes added staff and materials have expanded help for these students and their families.
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Terry Bennett
Haley touts road funding as major win in first term
Governor Nikki Haley promotes last year’s transportation law as delivering the largest road funding in two decades without tax increases. The $1 billion over 10 years relies on federal aid and borrowing, with projects limited to a few bridges and resurfaced roads. DOT notes design time and ongoing questions about broader construction and funding needs.
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Ray Cleary
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