Cathy Cox to become College & State University president

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Former Georgia Secretary of State MacCartney, the University System two terms in the Georgia House of how important it is to give students a Cathy Cox has been chosen as the of Georgia’s acting chancellor, said Representatives. strong foundation and the skills they sole finalist to become president of Thursday. Cox earned a journalism degree need to help themselves and the state Georgia College & State University in “Cathy’s experience and record from the and succeed,” Cox said. Milledgeville. show she is the best candidate to con- worked as a newspaper reporter in “I am very excited for the chance Cox, who has spent 14 years in tinue Georgia College & State Uni- Bainbridge and Gainesville before to build upon Georgia College & academia since leaving state govern- versity’s progress toward becoming entering the law school at Mercer. State University’s reputation and ment, currently serves as dean of the a preeminent national public liberal She practiced law for a decade after work with faculty and staff to create a School of Law. Be- arts university.” graduating magna cum laude. world-class destination for the liberal fore that, she served for a decade as Cox, a Democrat, was elected She also earned an associate’s de- arts right here in Georgia.” president of . Georgia’s first female Secretary of gree in agriculture from Abraham The university system’s Board of “Cathy Cox knows and appreciates State in 1998. She served two terms Baldwin Agricultural College in Tif- Regents will take action Cox’s ap- the impact of a 21st-century liberal before running unsuccessfully for the ton. pointment at a future board meeting. arts education while deeply under- Democratic gubernatorial nomina- “As someone who earned her Current Georgia College Presi- standing the need to support students tion in 2006. undergraduate degrees through the dent Steve Dorman has announced and commit to their success,” Teresa The Bainbridge native also served University System of Georgia, I know he is leaving this Fall. Southern Regional recognizes its firstProfessional Plumbing graduates The Office of Economic Development at nance, and repair of many different types of Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) pipe systems. Instructors Dennis Miller and in Bainbridge recently recognized its first Leonard DeMarco taught the trainees a range cohort of Professional Plumbing graduates. of topics including plumbing safety, tools of The program began April 13 with online the plumbing trade, plumbing math, plumb- sessions, and featured hands-on, in-person ing drawings, plastic pipe and fittings, copper labs throughout the course. With online and tube and fittings, cast-iron pipe and fittings, in-person classes scheduled on nights and carbon steel pipe and fittings, plumbing fix- weekends, this class was designed to meet tures, DWV (drain, waste, and vent) systems, the needs of busy professionals, according to and water distribution systems. Economic Development Director Susanne Participant Todd Hand said, “The Plumb- Reynolds. In addition to instruction and ing Professional program was instrumental training in Plumbing, the 160-hour program in introducing the basic and intermediate included supplementary Forklift Certifica- principles of the plumbing trade. I really tion and First Aid + CPR + Heartsaver AED enjoyed the in-person labs because we were certification training. The program conclud- able to get a feel for the tools and techniques Terrell Anderson, Larry D. Moore, Jean Reynolds, Frederick Watson and William Todd Hand; ed August 5. that were taught in the online course. My not pictured, Zane A. White The college’s first Professional Plumbing plan is to help friends and family with simple will meet for eight hands-on labs at SRTC- contact Susanne Reynolds, Director of Eco- graduates were Zane A. White of Donalson- plumbing tasks, and eventually become certi- Bainbridge on Saturdays. While this program nomic Development at SRTC-Bainbridge by ville, and Terrell Anderson, Larry D. Moore, fied as a master plumber.” is not eligible for traditional financial aid, calling (229) 243-3011 or emailing sreyn- Jean Reynolds, Frederick Watson and Wil- The next Plumbing Professional program funding may be available for participants [email protected]. Information liam Todd Hand, Jr., all of Bainbridge; The will begin in January of 2022. The class will who qualify. and registration may also be found by visit- Plumbing Professional program was designed meet in a virtual classroom on Monday and For more information about the upcom- ing https://southernregional.edu/economic- to introduce trainees to installation, mainte- Wednesday evenings through April 27, and ing Plumbing Professionals course, please development. Certified on site counselor Logan Vann to lead hospital’s Lactation Education and Support sessions

Donalsonville Hospital is schedule a session. with Donalsonville Hospital since support within our community pleased to begin offering free Lac- Sessions will be held Tuesdays 2019 and is an SGA Alumna and and at Donalsonville Hospital.” tation Education and Support at or Thursdays and take place in the received her Associate Degree in Mrs. Vann lives in Colquitt its Women’s and Children’s Center. newly furnished lactation room in Nursing from ABAC in Tifton. with her husband Garrett and The hospital will begin sched- the hospital’s Labor & Delivery Mrs. Vann is eager to start of- their coon hound Buddy. uling private, one-on-one breast- unit of the Women’s & Children’s fering her breastfeeding support to To schedule a session with the feeding support sessions with Lo- Center. the community, “I have a love for Lactation Counselor call 229-524- gan Vann, the hospital’s certified Logan Vann, a Labor and De- helping mamas and babies in all 8378. on-site Lactation Counselor. livery Nurse and Certified Lacta- aspects of their journey and rec- To submit an online inquiry A person does not have to de- tion Counselor, will be holding ognize a need for more adequate visit the Lactation Support section Logan Vann, RN liver at Donalsonville Hospital to the sessions. Mrs. Vann has been breastfeeding care, education and at www.donalsonvillehospital.org Certified Lactation Counselor

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