Hancock News

Hancock employees allegedly fired unfairly

Jake Wade — Wednesday, May 6th, 1:41 am

Hancock County's former election supervisor says she was fired unfairly.Aretha Hill says three members of the county's Board of Elections and Registration filled out evaluations two days before she was fired. She says she never knew there were any problems.A group of protesters including Hill's husband protested outside the temporary courthouse in Sparta Tuesday morning. They say another board...

OFTC selects its EAGLE winner for 2015

Oconee Fall Line Technical College — Tuesday, November 25th, 5:40 pm

Robert "Bo" Whitehead of Washington County has been chosen to represent Oconee Fall Line Technical College (OFTC) at the 2015 EAGLE Leadership Institute in Atlanta, Georgia on March 16-18, 2015. EAGLE is the first statewide program in the nation that recognizes and rewards excellence among students enrolled in adult education programs. This student recognition program is designed to create...

Military Times Announces the 36 Best for Vets: Career & Technical Colleges

Oconee Fall Line Technical College — Tuesday, October 14th, 8:28 am

Selection focuses on financial discounts and corporate policies related to vetsSPRINGFIELD, VA – Military Times today announced its Best for Vets: Career & Technical Colleges 2015 rankings.The organization comprising Army Times, Navy Times, Air Force Times and Marine Corps Times focused on benefits coverage, support services and widely available statistical measures when conducting and...

OFTC Events in September for Literacy Awareness

Oconee Fall Line Technical College — Friday, September 12th, 11:35 am

September 15, 2014Read a Book, Warren County Head Start 9:45am - 10:00 amPajama Reading Night – Hancock County, Age Group K-5, 7:00 pmHealth Fair - Glascock County, 9:00 amSeptember 16, 2014Family Literacy Night - Jefferson County Center, Pre K – 5th, 7:00 pmOpen House Wheeler County, 10:00 am – 12 Noon AND 4:00 pm – 6: 00 pmSeptember 17, 2014G.U.M. (Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics) Writing...

Area students invited to enter statewide design contest

Oconee Fall Line Technical College — Friday, September 12th, 9:57 am

Oconee Fall Line Technical College is encouraging all area elementary, middle and high school art instructors and their students to participate in Georgia's annual Manufacturing Appreciation Week (MAW) student design competition.Winners have the opportunity to win cash awards and attend the Manufacturing Appreciation Week luncheon in Atlanta with the Governor.Students from across Georgia are...

OFTC to Give Free GED Practice Tests for Limited Time

Oconee Fall Line Technical College — Tuesday, September 9th, 11:19 am

“See For Free” program helps students pass the GED test From September 22 – October 3, 2014, Oconee Fall Line Technical College is giving free GED practice tests to all students who come into one of its centers through its “See For Free” initiative.Students who take the practice test can see whether they’re ready to pass the GED® test and get a personalized study plan to help focus their...

New OFTC Local Board of Directors Sworn Into Office

Oconee Fall Line Technical College — Friday, August 29th, 11:56 am

During its local board of directors meeting on Thursday, August 28th at its Sandersville Campus, Oconee Fall Line Technical College (OFTC) welcomed five new local board members: Mr. Tuttle Barksdale of Washington County, Mrs. Judy Deal of Glascock County, Mr. Robert Herndon of Telfair County, Mr. Gary Hutchins of Jefferson County, and Mr. Benji Tarbutton of Washington County.Judge Sherri McDonald...

OFTC Summer 2014 Scholar Lists Announced

Oconee Fall Line Technical College — Wednesday, August 27th, 9:27 am

Dr. Lloyd Horadan, President of Oconee Fall Line Technical College, is pleased to announce the 86 students on the President’s List and 314 students on the Dean’s List for the 2014 summer term.To be eligible for the President's List, the student must maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher with a course load of at least 12 credit hours during the semester. To be eligible for the Dean's List, the student...

Central Georgia Weather Watches and Warnings

Jacqueline Harnevious — Thursday, August 21st, 7:41 am

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for portions of middle GA for this afternoon.Baldwin, Bibb, Bleckley, Crawford, Crisp, Dooly, Dodge, Hancock, Houston, Jones, Laurens, Macon, Peach, Pulaski, Taylor, Telfair, Twiggs, Treutlen, Washington, Wheeler, Wilcox, and Wilkinson counties are in a Heat Advisory beginning today at 12pm through 8pm.A Heat Advisory means a period of...

Mellow Mushroom to celebrate 40th anniversary with 1974 prices

Jacqueline Harnevious — Wednesday, August 20th, 1:35 pm

ATLANTA (WXIA) -- Mellow Mushroom is celebrating its 40th birthday Wednesday by offering some items on its menu at 1974 prices.The restaurant, which was founded in Atlanta by Georgia Tech students, says on its Facebook page that it is celebrating with a Way Out Wednesday Party.As part of the celebration, one customer will win a trip to Amsterdam.Special pricing is offered on these items...