0 Schools Today, his giving includes contributions to the Honors College at Perimeter College and the Mario A.J. Bennekin Symposium. Press Release Desk , News Partner Posted Reply Press release from Perimeter College: June 29, 2022 Since 2000, Ken Johnson, Ph.D., has taught at Perimeter College and served in a variety of roles including as English professor and now Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs. “I’ve always hoped that my contribution in this area would lift faculty spirits and translate to improving student success,” the college leader says. Johnson also shares that giving to Perimeter through regular contributions is his way of expressing gratitude for the rewarding profession he enjoys as a professor and administrator. “Perimeter College has been a great career home for me,” he says. “I feel loyalty to the institution, and this is a way to show that.” After Johnson’s promotion to associate … [Read more...] about Perimeter College Leader, Professor And Supporter Gives From Place Of Gratitude
South mountain community college
South Cobb Area Pets Up For Adoption: Dogs, Cats, More
0 Pets This week's batch of adoptable pets in the South Cobb area are looking for their forever homes. Will you take one home? Pet News , Patch Staff Posted Reply Want to add a furry friend to your family? Look no further than these South Cobb animal shelters for a pet available for adoption. Shelters in South Cobb and environs have dogs, cats and other animals ready and waiting for someone to take them home. Over 6 million pets and other companion animals are taken in each year by rescue organizations nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. However, only half of all shelter animals — about 3.2 million — are adopted each year, according to ASPCA data. This means millions of animals — some right here in the South Cobb area — are still waiting for their forever homes. With help from our friends at Petfinder, Patch has compiled this week’s list of animals available for adoption … [Read more...] about South Cobb Area Pets Up For Adoption: Dogs, Cats, More
This South Franklin Street Home Is Selling for $925K
2 Real Estate The Victorian home, built in 1897, features a wrap-around porch, living room, dining room, and and office space. John Fey , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Replies DOYLESTOWN, PA — A house on South Franklin Street in Doylestown is up for sale, with a price of $925,000. The Victorian home, built in 1897, features a wrap-around porch, living room, dining room, and and office space. All three floors of the house have hardwood floors, and 19th century architecture. An updated kitchen, brick fireplace, and master suite on the third floor are just some extra additions to this home, which is in the heart of Doylestown Borough. On the market for the first time in over 30 years, this old home is looking for a new owner, and the decor, coupled with the historic area, make this a great Bucks County find. Check out all the additional information below: Address: 110 S Franklin St, Doylestown, PA … [Read more...] about This South Franklin Street Home Is Selling for $925K
South Cobb: 5 Latest Houses To Hit The Market
0 Real Estate Wondering what's on the market? See what the newest properties in and around South Cobb have to offer. Real Estate News , Patch Staff Posted Reply SOUTH COBB, GA — Whether you’re actively in the market for a new home or just thinking about other properties nearby, you can start your search with five of the newest listings in South Cobb featured below. Follow the address links below to see more photos of homes that spark your interest. Here’s a sampling of the latest batch of new properties to go up for sale in and near South Cobb — including one in the Austell area with 3 beds and 2 baths for $319,000, and another in the Mableton area with 5 beds and 4.5 baths for $675,000. Like what you see? Simply click on any address in the list to get additional pics and details. Happy house hunting! Editor’s note: This list was automatically generated using data compiled by Redfin . Please report any errors or other … [Read more...] about South Cobb: 5 Latest Houses To Hit The Market
4 Open Houses For You In And Around The South Cobb Area
0 Real Estate See the most recent homes in the open-house circuit near you. Real Estate News , Patch Staff Posted Reply SOUTH COBB, GA — Shopping for a house online can sometimes leave you wanting. To get a real feel for a house, you really have to visit it yourself. That’s the beauty of the IRL open house: A chance to try before you buy! Ready to see what's out there? To jump-start your search, we've made a list of the four latest open houses scheduled in the South Cobb area. That way, you can get a feel for what's available without committing to a house blindly. Here is an address, photo, price and bedroom/bath information for each property listed — including one in the Mableton area with 5 beds and 3 baths for $463,900, and another in the Austell area with 2 beds and 2 baths for $295,000. Click on any address for additional pics and details. Happy house hunting! Editor’s note: This list was automatically generated using … [Read more...] about 4 Open Houses For You In And Around The South Cobb Area
San Diego County Adding New Warning Category To Inform Beachgoers
0 Community Corner The new 'warning' category will join the existing advisory and closure categories. Press Release Desk , News Partner Posted Reply Press release from the San Diego County Government: June 29, 2022 On July 1, 2022, the County of San Diego will begin using a new beach water-safety category and signs at local beaches in its continuing efforts to educate and protect the public’s health. The new “warning” category will join the existing advisory and closure categories. Warning signs will tell beachgoers that beach water may contain sewage and may cause illness if people come into contact with it. With transboundary south swell conditions expected this Fourth of July weekend, warning signs may be posted at South County beaches. Here are the category differences: Advisory Category An advisory sign is posted for awareness for beachgoers when test results exceed State health standards, but no known sewage … [Read more...] about San Diego County Adding New Warning Category To Inform Beachgoers
Lightning Over SoCal | Summer Solstice | Hillside Glow: CA In Photos
0 Community Corner It's your state; It's your shot. This is California in photos. Maggie Fusek , Patch Staff Reply ACROSS CALIFORNIA — From its beaches to its deserts and mountains, from its lakes and forests to its small towns and big cities, there's just so much to see in California! And we got to thinking: Why not share the photos we receive, and see elsewhere, with you? Thanks to several Patch readers who've been very busy lately with their cameras, we're able to share the below photos taken across the state. Take a look at this week's "California In Photos" for glimpses of daily life and scenery up the coast in Northern California and down the coast in Southern California. Golden Hills And Blue Skies In Livermore: Photo Of The Week A Squirrel's Gaze And Salty Days In Pacifica: Photo Of The Week Hillside Glow In Livermore: Photo Of The Week Photos: Hercules Marks Juneteenth, Raises Pan-African Flag … [Read more...] about Lightning Over SoCal | Summer Solstice | Hillside Glow: CA In Photos
Home Helpers Clearwater Pays It Forward, Free Gas For Employees
0 This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own. Community Corner Fifty-plus employees will receive a free fuel-up at Speedway on July 8. Deborah Bostock-Kelley , Community Contributor Posted | Updated Reply CLEARWATER, FL — On Friday, July 8, from 2 to 4 p.m., Home Helpers Home Care of Clearwater will recognize its employees with a free fuel-up at Speedway gas station, 38611 U.S. 19 N in Tarpon Springs. Speedway has provided an island at the station to Debbie Humphrey, Home Helpers president, so she can thank her essential workers for their continued dedication and hard work through the pandemic and beyond. The station is even providing free large drinks to any employee who comes into the gas station store. According to the app GasBuddy, the average cost of gas right now is $4.65 a gallon, which doesn’t consider the increase that occurs with a holiday weekend. With this in … [Read more...] about Home Helpers Clearwater Pays It Forward, Free Gas For Employees
Doctors look to athletes for clues to COVID’s heart impacts
This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 3 BALTIMORE (AP) — Doctors learned early in the pandemic that COVID-19 was more than a respiratory disease. It was attacking bodily organs, including the heart — even in healthy, young athletes. Enough athletes with COVID were experiencing heart inflammation, called myocarditis, that doctors at the University of Maryland and other Big Ten schools didn’t want to take any chances. Myocarditis already was seen as one of the leading causes of sudden death in elite athletes, so doctors across the conference immediately imposed official protocols that kept some players off the fields for up to six months. Some grumbled, but everyone recovered. “They could be walking time bomb and we’d only find out retrospectively,” said Dr. Yvette Rooks, who oversees care for more than 530 athletes on 19 teams as head team physician at the University of Maryland, College Park. “Some had symptoms and many … [Read more...] about Doctors look to athletes for clues to COVID’s heart impacts
San Diego Unified School District: NEWS RELEASE: AVID Celebrates 40 Years
0 Schools Every person whose life has been impacted by AVID has their own experience to share. Press Release Desk , News Partner Posted Reply Press release from San Diego Unified School District: June 28, 2022 PRESS RELEASE FROM AVID SAN DIEGO — From 32 students in 1980 to millions of students annually today, AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is celebrating 40 years of closing the opportunity gap in education. The nonprofit organization changes lives by partnering with more than 7,500 schools in 49 states to create a more equitable, student-centered approach that ensures every student is prepared for college readiness and success in a global society. Today, first-generation, low-income AVID alumni who go to college are four times more likely to graduate than their national peers. “AVID was born in an era of crisis in education for teachers and students, which in many ways resembles the crisis in … [Read more...] about San Diego Unified School District: NEWS RELEASE: AVID Celebrates 40 Years