USG eClips – March 5, 2014

University System News 2014 GENERAL ASSEMBLY SESSION NEWS: www.myajc.com http://www.myajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/senate-house-agree-on-budgets-big-ticket-items/nd5pL/?icmp=ajc_internallink_invitationbox_apr2013_ajcstub1 Senate, House agree on budget’s big-ticket items BY JAMES SALZER – THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION Georgia House and Senate leaders agree on most of the big stuff in next year’s $20.8 billion budget: about $300 million extra for schools, more money to help fix the state […]

Chargers head to Final Four

The Chargers take on Central Georgia Tech at 5:30pm today. A trip to the NJCAA National Tournament is on the line as well. Unlike on the women’s side, the men are sending the top two teams from our Region this year You can watch the game live on www.thegcaa.com, click on championship events , then […]

FINAL CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

Nomination Deadline is THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2014 GHC’s Graduation is scheduled for May 15, 2014. We ask your help in identifying good candidates to nominate for the two student speaker positions. Student speaker selections will be made for opening and closing remarks. The eligibility requirements are: • Student must be in line to graduate the […]

HELPFUL INFORMATION AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

Blue Cross Blue Shield makes lots of helpful and useful information available to members through their microsite. There are special offers, health quizzes, health assessments, tools to find a doctor and more. Microsite link – www.bcbsga.com/bor Guided tour link – http://www.bcbsga.com/guidedtour Special Offers link – http://www.anthem.com/wps/portal/eso?brand=special-offers&state=ga&template=primary-category&template-parameters=fitness-and-health

Attachments:
BCBSGA-Web-Overview-tutorial.pdf

USG eClips – March 4, 2014

University System News 2014 GENERAL ASSEMBLY SESSION NEWS: www.myajc.com http://www.myajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/legislature-monday-gears-up-for-controversy/nd4yF/?icmp=ajc_internallink_invitationbox_apr2013_ajcstub1 Legislature takes on hot topics BY ARIEL HART – THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION The Georgia House and Senate took on on big controversies Monday afternoon, affirming a restriction on state insurance coverage for abortion, making way for legal medical marijuana, and approving a bill aimed at […]

USG eClips – March 3, 2014

University System News 2014 GENERAL ASSEMBLY SESSION NEWS: www.myajc.com http://www.myajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/as-crossover-day-approaches-the-status-of-bills-in/nd3dW/?icmp=ajc_internallink_invitationbox_apr2013_ajcstub1 As Crossover Day approaches, the status of bills in state House, Senate BY AARON GOULD SHEININ AND KRISTINA TORRES – THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION For state legislation to have a realistic chance of passing, it must clear either the House or Senate by the end of […]

USG eClips – February 28, 2014

University System News 2014 GENERAL ASSEMBLY SESSION NEWS: www.bizjournals.com http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/blog/capitol_vision/2014/02/privatized-college-buildings-bill.html Privatized college buildings bill clears Georgia House Dave Williams Staff Writer- Atlanta Business Chronicle After several fits and starts, legislation making it easier for the University System of Georgia to privatize student dormitories and parking decks is moving in the General Assembly. The state House […]

USG eClips – February 27, 2014

University System News 2014 GENERAL ASSEMBLY SESSION NEWS: www.bizjournals.com http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/blog/capitol_vision/2014/02/georgia-senate-takes-on-common-core.html Georgia Senate tackles Common Core Dave Williams Staff Writer – Atlanta Business Chronicle Legislation calling on the Georgia Department of Education to review national education standards easily passed the state Senate Tuesday. An amended version of the bill, which cleared the Senate 34-16, stopped short […]