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Wisconsin Health Services Dept. Reaffirms That Every Wisconsinite Can Get COVID-19 Vaccine
MADISON, Wisconsin, April 13 -- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services issued the following news release:
With everyone ages 16 and older now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) encourages everyone to schedule an appointment. Anyone that lives, works, or studies in Wisconsin can get vaccinated for free--even if you cannot provide proof of residency, do not have a valid state identification card, or do not have insurance.
"This pandemic has proven that our health is connected with the health of everyone in our community. COVID-19 is a contagious
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MADISON, Wisconsin, April 13 -- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services issued the following news release:
With everyone ages 16 and older now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) encourages everyone to schedule an appointment. Anyone that lives, works, or studies in Wisconsin can get vaccinated for free--even if you cannot provide proof of residency, do not have a valid state identification card, or do not have insurance.
"This pandemic has proven that our health is connected with the health of everyone in our community. COVID-19 is a contagiousvirus that spreads from person to person but the vaccine helps stop the spread. The more people that are vaccinated, the more protected Wisconsin is from the virus. That is why our biggest priority is to get 80% of Wisconsin vaccinated," said DHS Secretary-designee Karen Timberlake. "To achieve that community immunity, we must work to remove barriers that prevent Wisconsinites from accessing the vaccine. If you don't have an ID or insurance, you will not be turned away."
DHS strives to promote health equity in Wisconsin's COVID-19 vaccination efforts which includes minimizing barriers that prevent individuals from accessing the vaccine. Both ID and health insurance requirements create barriers for many underserved communities and may deter individuals that lack a valid driver's license or state ID card.
"I want to be sure everyone in Wisconsin knows that they can get a COVID-19 vaccine without cost to them, regardless of their insurance status," said Insurance Commissioner Mark Afable. The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) issued a bulletin(link is external) to all health plans directing them to cover all costs associated with administration of the COVID-19 vaccination, without cost sharing.
As part of the COVID-19 Vaccination Program, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) requires all vaccinators to provide vaccines at no cost. DHS also continues to remind vaccinators that they cannot require people to provide an ID and cannot collect a co-payment or other charges for vaccinations. Those with insurance may have an administration fee or charge from the vaccinator but that fee is covered by public and private insurance plans and cannot be passed onto to the patient.
"Typically when a vaccinator asks for proof of ID, they are using that documentation to confirm the appointment or match health records with the patient. However, we have again reaffirmed to all of Wisconsin's 2,000 plus vaccinators that they cannot require ID or insurance," said DHS Deputy Secretary Julie Willems Van Dijk. "We are working to ensure that any reports of Wisconsinites being turned away from their vaccination appointments are addressed and resolved immediately."
Wash. Gov. Inslee Announces Three Counties to Rollback to Phase 2
OLYMPIA, Washington, April 13 -- Gov. Jay Inslee, D-Washington, issued the following news release on April 12, 2021:
Gov. Jay Inslee today announced the rollback of three counties not meeting the Phase 3 Healthy Washington metrics for reopening activities.
The three counties returning to Phase 2 are:
* Cowlitz County
* Pierce County
* Whitman County
"These metric trends are driven by the virus and we must continue to do everything we can to sharpen our focus and keep COVID-19 activity down. We are so close to the end of the tunnel here -- we have made tremendous progress and we must keep
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OLYMPIA, Washington, April 13 -- Gov. Jay Inslee, D-Washington, issued the following news release on April 12, 2021:
Gov. Jay Inslee today announced the rollback of three counties not meeting the Phase 3 Healthy Washington metrics for reopening activities.
The three counties returning to Phase 2 are:
* Cowlitz County
* Pierce County
* Whitman County
"These metric trends are driven by the virus and we must continue to do everything we can to sharpen our focus and keep COVID-19 activity down. We are so close to the end of the tunnel here -- we have made tremendous progress and we must keepour focus," Inslee said. "It's like a football game; we have done 95 yards on a 99 yard-drive. We can't let up now. These are not punitive actions; they are to save lives and protect public health."
Last Friday, the governor announced updates to the Healthy Washington criteria:
1. In order to move down one phase, a county must fail both metrics for case counts and hospitalizations. Under the previous plan, a county only needed to fail one metric to move back a phase.
2. The spectator events guidance is updated to make clear what is allowed for counties in Phase 2 and how these events are related to school graduation ceremonies. That guidance is available here: https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA0MDkuMzg1MzU0NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5nb3Zlcm5vci53YS5nb3Yvc2l0ZXMvZGVmYXVsdC9maWxlcy9DT1ZJRDE5JTIwU3BlY3RhdG9yJTIwRXZlbnQlMjBHdWlkYW5jZS5wZGY_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.UdCoGR2AZnZi2nyDLDOmv9KwP39oLxLZUZhXmgZYw2k/s/1146019665/br/101770100413-l?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
3. The Open Air Seating guidance is updated to allow flexibility for eating and drinking establishments. That guidance is available here.
4. The next evaluation of counties will be in three weeks, on May 3.
On Thursday, April 15, all Washingtonians (16+) will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccines. Combined with sustained mask usage, physical distancing and adhering to reopening guidance, increasing vaccination rates in all counties will hopefully help in preventing a rise in COVID-19 case numbers.
Read the rest of the story on the governor's Medium page: https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedium.com%2Fwagovernor%2Finslee-announces-three-counties-to-rollback-to-phase-2-19d2bde8b8ad%3Futm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3Dgovdelivery&data=04%7C01%7Cjosie.ellison%40gov.wa.gov%7C851db8a12166492b223308d8fdf1f85e%7C11d0e217264e400a8ba057dcc127d72d%7C0%7C0%7C637538563148574854%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=hSD0DQYxDGFZWVTp9qjuT31CZcG3yw9prGaR%2Ft4uyQw%3D&reserved=0
Texas A.G. Paxton's Law Enforcement Round Up
AUSTIN, Texas, April 13 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release:
The Child Exploitation Unit made several noteworthy arrests last week.
In Travis County, Chad Allen Wilcox, 43, of Elgin was arrested for two counts of Possession of Child Pornography on April 1. This case was received as a NCMEC CyberTipline report involving the upload of child pornography to an email account with the potential of a live victim. Wilcox claimed ownership of the email account and to producing and sending images of child pornography. Investigators seized multiple devices to be examined
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AUSTIN, Texas, April 13 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release:
The Child Exploitation Unit made several noteworthy arrests last week.
In Travis County, Chad Allen Wilcox, 43, of Elgin was arrested for two counts of Possession of Child Pornography on April 1. This case was received as a NCMEC CyberTipline report involving the upload of child pornography to an email account with the potential of a live victim. Wilcox claimed ownership of the email account and to producing and sending images of child pornography. Investigators seized multiple devices to be examinedby the Digital Forensics Unit. He was transported to the Travis County Jail.
In Tyler County, Jeremy Shawn Nobles, 45, of Warren was arrested on five counts of Possession of Child Pornography and four counts of Promotion of Child Pornography on April 6. This case was received as a NCMEC CyberTipline report for the upload of child pornography to a social media site. Investigators seized multiple devices for examination by the Digital Forensics Unit. He was transported to the Tyler County Jail.
In Hardin County, Brandon Lee Stanley was charged with five counts of Possession of Child Pornography on April 7. This case was received as a NCMEC CyberTipline report involving the upload of child pornography to an online account. Stanley was already incarcerated in the Hardin County Jail for unrelated charges. Stanley admitted to owning the email account associated with the suspect online account and admitted to having a problem with child pornography while he was on methamphetamines. Investigators seized multiple devices for examination by the Digital Forensics Unit.
The Fugitive Apprehension Unit made several noteworthy arrests last week.
In Harris County, Galen Black was arrested in Baytown on April 1. Black had an open federal warrant for Receipt of Child Pornography by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) out of the United States District Court, Southern District of Texas in Houston. Black is currently out on bond in Harris County for Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child. This arrest was made while working with the United States Marshals Service, Gulf Coast Violent Offender and Fugitive Task Force
In Atascosa County, Ramiro Villarreal was arrested in Pleasanton on April 7. Villarreal had an outstanding warrant for Sex Assault/Aggravated Sexual Assault Child issued by the Nueces County Sheriff's Office. The arrest was made while working with the United States Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force in San Antonio.
Ky. Gov. Beshear, Health Care Leaders Open Kentucky's Largest Vaccination Site
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, April 13 -- Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Kentucky, issued the following news:
Gov. Andy Beshear marked another key moment in Kentucky's fight against COVID-19 on Monday, when he joined health care leaders to open a drive-through vaccination site at Cardinal Stadium where 200,000 Kentuckians can get their shot of hope over the next seven weeks.
Standing in the midst of 28 vaccination lanes in the stadium parking lot, the Governor also announced the Team Kentucky Vaccination Challenge: when 2.5 million Kentuckians have received at least their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, Gov.
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FRANKFORT, Kentucky, April 13 -- Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Kentucky, issued the following news:
Gov. Andy Beshear marked another key moment in Kentucky's fight against COVID-19 on Monday, when he joined health care leaders to open a drive-through vaccination site at Cardinal Stadium where 200,000 Kentuckians can get their shot of hope over the next seven weeks.
Standing in the midst of 28 vaccination lanes in the stadium parking lot, the Governor also announced the Team Kentucky Vaccination Challenge: when 2.5 million Kentuckians have received at least their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, Gov.Beshear will remove capacity restrictions and physical distancing requirements for nearly all venues, events and businesses that cater to 1,000 or fewer patrons. Gov. Beshear said he would also end the curfew for bars and restaurants when this goal is met.
Masking would remain in effect and mass gatherings would still be limited until COVID-19 variants are under control and more Kentucky children are able to be vaccinated.
The Governor said just over 900,000 more Kentuckians need to be vaccinated in order for the state to meet the Team Kentucky Vaccination Challenge goal.
"This is a pivotal moment in our battle against COVID-19, and with this site, where we can vaccinate 4,000 Kentuckians every single day, we are winning the war and taking the fight to COVID," said Gov. Beshear. "Thanks to UofL Health for being a partner as we vaccinate more and more Kentuckians, save lives and end this pandemic."
"We are so happy, grateful and honored to work with the state, the city and this community to open the largest vaccination site in the commonwealth," said Dr. Neeli Bendapudi, president of the University of Louisville. "We have the ability, the will and the skill to vaccinate up to 200,000 people during this seven-week period. I'd like to thank Gov. Beshear for his leadership that has been steadfast, rational and effective and has set up Kentucky as a national standard in addressing the pandemic."
More than 1.5 million Kentuckians have received at least one dose of the safe, effective COVID-19 vaccines. With the vaccinations, the Governor's decisive action to protect people and Kentuckians following guidance to slow the spread of COVID and save lives, the number of cases and deaths in Kentucky have plummeted in the last three months even as case numbers are increasing in other states. The vaccinations are key to winning the fight against COVID-19, which has already taken the lives of more than 6,200 Kentuckians.
UofL Health, in partnership with the state, opened the vaccination site at University of Louisville's Cardinal Stadium Purple Lot, which will have about 100 health care workers, volunteers and Kentucky National Guard members vaccinating up to 4,000 people a day. The site, off Interstate Highways 65 and 264, was chosen because of its central accessibility and close proximity to the Medically Underserved Areas of west and south Louisville.
"We are committed to making sure everyone who wants a vaccine can easily receive one. Our goal with this vaccine site, and the pop-up sites we've hosted throughout the community, is to decrease barriers, increase access and balance equity in health," said Tom Miller, CEO of UofL Health.
UofL Health will have the regional site open six days a week for seven weeks, with the ability to vaccinate more than 4,000 people per day. State guidelines now allow COVID-19 vaccination of everyone ages 16 or older.
The Cardinal Stadium Purple Lot, at 3134 S. Floyd St., can operate up to 28 vaccination lanes at the site, four of which are specifically for people who walk or drive up without an appointment.
"Our goal is to not turn anyone away. While appointments are encouraged because they'll make the process quicker for the patient, we will accommodate anyone 16 or older who shows up and wants to receive the vaccine. The vaccines have proven to be safe and effective and the more people who are vaccinated, the better," said Dr. Jason Smith, chief medical officer at UofL Health.
Appointments are available online at http://www.uoflhealth.org or by calling 502-681-1435. The site will be closed Thursday, April 29, through Saturday, May 1, because of Kentucky Derby events and will be closed Saturday, May 8, for University of Louisville graduation ceremonies.
The site is a massive undertaking that would not be possible without the help of volunteers from UofL Health, AmeriCorps, the Kentucky National Guard, the University of Louisville School of Medicine and other community members.
This is the latest successful partnership between UofL Health and the Beshear administration. Other partnerships include pop-up vaccination events with dozens of local churches, such as the vaccination of about 2,500 Kentuckians March 27 at the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage.
Ky. Gov. Beshear Announces 2.5 Million Vaccination Challenge to Lift Many Capacity Restrictions
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, April 13 -- Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Kentucky, issued the following news:
On Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the Team Kentucky Vaccination Challenge: When 2.5 million Kentuckians have received at least their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the state will remove most capacity restrictions.
When the goal is met, the Governor said he will lift capacity restrictions and physical distancing requirements for nearly all venues, events and businesses that cater to 1,000 or fewer patrons. In addition, he will end the curfew for bars and restaurants.
"The question is, how quickly
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FRANKFORT, Kentucky, April 13 -- Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Kentucky, issued the following news:
On Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the Team Kentucky Vaccination Challenge: When 2.5 million Kentuckians have received at least their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the state will remove most capacity restrictions.
When the goal is met, the Governor said he will lift capacity restrictions and physical distancing requirements for nearly all venues, events and businesses that cater to 1,000 or fewer patrons. In addition, he will end the curfew for bars and restaurants.
"The question is, how quicklycan we get there? With the vaccine supply we have, we could get there in as little as three-and-a-half weeks from now. That minimum time frame might not be realistic, but we should get there in four to six weeks if we are intentional," said Gov. Beshear. "We have to try everything to reach this point as quickly as possible. That will help us have a more normal summer than any of us could have imagined this winter."
Masking would remain in effect and mass gatherings would still be limited until COVID-19 variants are under control and more Kentucky children are able to be vaccinated. The Governor said Kentucky has reported cases of all three variants of concern: the B-117 variant first detected in the United Kingdom, the B-1427 and B-1429 variants first detected in California and the P1 variant first identified in Brazil.
The Governor said he estimates more than 1.6 million Kentuckians have received at least their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine; he added that vaccination data would update to that number in the next two to three days after the state's reporting system completed a security upgrade.
To see a list of vaccination sites that have openings this week, visit vaccinemap.ky.gov.
As he encouraged Kentuckians to get vaccinated, the Governor referenced comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who said the US economy is at an "inflection point" and that economic growth and job creation could accelerate if the U.S. continues to increase vaccinations and avoids another wave of COVID-19.
COVID-19 Funeral Assistance from Federal Emergency Management Association
"We have lost more than 6,000 Kentuckians to this horrible virus, leaving many grieving families with unanticipated funeral costs," said Gov. Beshear. "To help ease some of the stress and burden caused by the pandemic, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has opened a COVID-19 funeral assistance program that provides financial support for funeral expenses incurred due to COVID-19 related deaths."
Starting today, applications can be submitted for financial assistance from FEMA. At this time, there is no deadline to apply for the assistance, but the Governor encouraged Kentuckians not to delay in submitting an application.
To apply, Kentuckians can call the toll-free FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Helpline at 844-684-6333, or 800-462-7585 for deaf and hard of hearing Americans. The help line is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. EDT.
"Please note, FEMA is not contacting anyone until the individual seeking assistance either has called FEMA first or has applied for assistance," said Gov. Beshear. "If you doubt a FEMA representative is legitimate, hang up and report it to FEMA at 800-621-3362 or the National Center for Fraud Hotline at 866-720-5721."
For more information about COVID-19 Funeral Assistance eligibility and the application, visit fema.gov and search "COVID-19 Funeral Assistance."
Gov. Beshear, Health Care Leaders Open Kentucky's Largest Vaccination Site
Gov. Beshear marked another key moment in Kentucky's fight against COVID-19 on Monday when he joined health care leaders to open a drive-through vaccination site at Cardinal Stadium where 200,000 Kentuckians can get their shot of hope over the next seven weeks. To learn more, see the full release.
Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Protecting Lives at Correctional Facilities
J. Michael Brown, secretary of the Executive Cabinet, said to date, 6,602 out of 9,653 (68.39%) state inmates have received the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccine and additional vaccine clinics are being conducted this week at the Kentucky State Penitentiary. If inmates declined a vaccine when it was first offered to them, but they change their minds in the future and request one, they will still be able to receive a vaccine.
Case Information
As of 4 p.m. Monday, April 12, Gov. Beshear reported the following COVID-19 numbers:
New cases today: 270
New deaths today: 7
New audit deaths: 0
Positivity rate: 3.16%
Total deaths: 6,257
Currently hospitalized: 380
Currently in ICU: 104
Currently on ventilator: 54
Top counties with the most positive cases today are: Jefferson, Harlan, Laurel and Daviess. Each county reported at least 11 new cases.
To see a list of those reported lost to the virus today, click here.
"I urge everyone - for your own safety, for your own well-being - to make that choice to get vaccinated to keep yourself and your loved ones safe," said Dr. Steven Stack, commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Public Health. "Vaccines are available. For example, all Kroger and Walgreens stores in the state of Kentucky are offering COVID-19 vaccines. If we can all rally around this and go get vaccinated, we can get back to activities safely."
Unemployment Insurance Update
Today, Amy Cubbage, general counsel for Gov. Beshear, updated Kentuckians on when the state's unemployment insurance (UI) system will go live again after a temporary shutdown for security upgrades.
"We are on track for the system to go live again at 7 a.m. EDT tomorrow," said Cubbage. "So far, 100,000 letters have been mailed with new login information for claimants and the remaining letters will be mailed tomorrow. Knowing that the letters will not reach you in time for the system's reopening, we will have call center assistance at 502-564-2900 available from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. EDT for the next 10 days."
Claimants can only get PIN assistance on this call line. Wait times are expected to be longest between 7 and 8 a.m. and between 8 and 9 p.m. when there are fewer call center staff on duty.
"A valid email address is required to verify identity in new registration process. Free email accounts are available through Google and Yahoo. You will also need the new eight-digit PIN to create the new account," said Cubbage. "If you are not due to request benefits this week, please hold off on requesting a PIN via phone and wait for the letter."
Kentucky Tops South Central Region for 2020 Economic Development Projects Per Capita
Though the past year brought no shortage of obstacles for businesses across the globe, private-sector companies continued to announce job-creating projects in the commonwealth as Team Kentucky works to build a stronger economy for the long-term.
As evidence, Site Selection magazine's annual Governor's Cup rankings for 2020 positioned Kentucky atop the South Central region, and third nationally, for qualifying projects per capita. The commonwealth also placed seventh overall in total projects, the highest of any state with a population under 5 million. To learn more, see the full release.
Kansas Corporation Commission Announces Dockets for April 12
TOPEKA, Kansas, April 13 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission announced the following dockets:
21-TRAM-5071-TRA
Docket Type: TRA - Transportation Order
Docket Description: Transportation Orders
Date Filed: 04/12/2021
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21-TRAM-390-OOS
Docket Type: OOS - Out of Service
Docket Description: In the Matter of the Emergency Suspension of Operating Authority of Celedon Services LLC
Date Filed: 04/12/2021
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21-CONS-3266-CEXC
Docket Type: CEXC - Exception To Rules And Regulations
Docket Description: Application - Everglow Energy, LLC
Date Filed: 04/12/2021
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21-MDAP-391-TAR
Docket
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TOPEKA, Kansas, April 13 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission announced the following dockets:
21-TRAM-5071-TRA
Docket Type: TRA - Transportation Order
Docket Description: Transportation Orders
Date Filed: 04/12/2021
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21-TRAM-390-OOS
Docket Type: OOS - Out of Service
Docket Description: In the Matter of the Emergency Suspension of Operating Authority of Celedon Services LLC
Date Filed: 04/12/2021
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21-CONS-3266-CEXC
Docket Type: CEXC - Exception To Rules And Regulations
Docket Description: Application - Everglow Energy, LLC
Date Filed: 04/12/2021
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21-MDAP-391-TAR
DocketType: TAR - Tariff
Docket Description: Tariff for Mid-America Pipeline Company, LLC
Date Filed: 04/12/2021
Ga. Lt. Gov. Duncan to Recognize College and Career Academy Awardees
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 13 -- Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan announced he will celebrate College and Career Academies across Georgia by hosting an awards ceremony at the State Capitol on April 22. Surrounded by educators, students and business leaders, Duncan will congratulate the award winners and recognize the significant impact of College and Career Academies throughout Georgia.
"Since the inception of the program, our Georgia College and Career Academies have served as a powerful education reform initiative focused on workforce
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ATLANTA, Georgia, April 13 -- Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan announced he will celebrate College and Career Academies across Georgia by hosting an awards ceremony at the State Capitol on April 22. Surrounded by educators, students and business leaders, Duncan will congratulate the award winners and recognize the significant impact of College and Career Academies throughout Georgia.
"Since the inception of the program, our Georgia College and Career Academies have served as a powerful education reform initiative focused on workforceand economic development," said Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan.
"It is an honor to celebrate the hard work and achievements of those associated with this great program. I look forward to continuing to champion the administrations, students, and community members who devote their time, resources and expertise to our College and Career Academies."
What: CCA Awards Ceremony
When: April 22, 2021 at 1:00PM
Where: North Wing Stairs (State Capitol, Atlanta, Georgia 30334)
Award Winners Include:
Students of the Year: Daylen Lomeli - William S. Hutchings College & Career Academy
College & Career Academy of the Year: Northwest Georgia College & Career Academy
Business Partner of the Year: Greystone Power (In partnership with Paulding College and Career Academy)
GCCAP13 Grant Awardees: Union County (In partnership with North Georgia Technical College); Evans County (In partnership with Ogeechee Technical College); Appling County (In partnership with Southern Pines Technical College).
CCA Approved Certifications: Rockdale College & Career Academy (Conyers); Commodore Conyers College & Career Academy (Albany); Athens Community Career Academy (Athens/Clarke County); Griffin Region College and Career Academy (Griffin/Spalding County); and Newton College and Career Academy (Covington).