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Here’s how Dawson County students got to actively learn about the state lawmaking process
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Fourteen DCHS students took part in the 2023 Georgia Youth Assembly, a three-day mock legislative conference held at the State Capitol in Atlanta. Photo submitted to DCN.
Julia Hansen
DCN Staff
Published: Dec 8, 2023, 5:31 PM
A growing group of Dawson County students recently got the chance to gain hands-on experience and learn the ins and outs of the Georgia legislature.
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How local teachers can apply for this classroom grant
07302025 BRIGHT IDEAS APPLICATION
Photos courtesy of Amicalola EMC.
Erica Jones
DCN Staff
Published: Jul 30, 2025, 5:18 PM
With the start of the fall semester, a group of teachers is eligible to apply for classroom grants through Amicalola EMC’s Bright Ideas grant program.
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