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Federal approval unlikely for Georgia schools to scrap year-end tests amid COVID-19

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Published: Sep 8, 2020, 6:00 PM

The U.S. Department of Education on Thursday signaled it will deny Georgia’s request to waive year-end standardized tests for the 2020-21 school year amid the COVID-19 pandemic, sparking a bold backlash from the state’s top school official.

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Dawsonville recognizes retiring utilities director for 30 year career with city

On Nov. 16, the Dawsonville City Council recognized retiring employee Gary Barr for his 30 years of service as Utilities Director for the city. (Photo by Sara Beacham)

gary barr recognition — On Nov. 16, the Dawsonville City Council recognized retiring employee Gary Barr for his 30 years of service as Utilities Director for the city. (Photo by Sara Beacham)

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Published: Nov 19, 2020, 8:17 PM

At its regular meeting and work session on Monday, Nov. 16, the Dawsonville City Council recognized retiring city employee Gary Barr for 30 years of service with the city.

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