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March 6, 2026

Georgia Highlands College Waives Application Fee in March as Summer and Fall Enrollment Opens

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Georgia Highlands College (GHC) is encouraging prospective students across Northwest Georgia to take advantage of a limited-time offer: the college is waiving its $30 application fee through the month of March.

February 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

3 Million Scratch-Off Winner Highlights Big Week for Georgia Lottery Payouts

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A North Georgia Lottery player is celebrating a life-changing win after claiming a $3 million top prize from a Georgia Lottery scratch-off ticket, one of several major payouts announced across the state in a single week. The win was part of a broader surge in lottery prizes, with players statewide collecting tens of millions of dollars from scratch-off and draw games.

January 20, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Gov. Kemp Budget Plan Highlights Pay Supplement, DREAMS Scholarships, and Major Investments for UGA

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Governor Brian Kemp used his final State of the State address last week to roll out his recommendations for Georgia’s amended Fiscal Year 2026 budget and the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, calling for major investments aimed at affordability, student opportunity, workforce development, and public higher education.

December 6, 2025

by WZQZ NEWS

Georgia Lawmakers Push for Need-Based College Aid, But Funding Debate Could Stall Plan

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Georgia is one of the only states that does not offer a statewide, needs-based financial aid program for students who can’t afford college—and a new state Senate report is urging lawmakers to change that.