GET A BURN PERMIT
WHERE: By Calling 1-877-652-2876
WHEN: Always get a burn permit, it's the law
FOR MORE INFO: Breezy, warm, spring days are perfect for enjoying the outdoors, but they're perfect, too, for wildfires. To prevent the spread of wildfires, the Georgia Forestry Commission is urging residents to take extra precautions when burning yard debris, using an outdoor grill or enjoying campfires. If you're not sure when to get a permit just call 1-877-OK2-burn or log ontoGaTrees.org.
MOVE ON WHEN READY ACT & DUAL ENROLLMENT
WHERE: Thomson High School
FOR MORE INFO: In compliance with Georgia's Move On When Ready Act, Thomson High School informs parents of rising juniors and seniors that multiple dual and joint enrollment opportunities are available with local colleges and technical schools. MOWR is a new dual enrollment opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to receive high school credit and college credit simultaneously while attending college classes on the college campus, full-time. Approved college on-line courses can also be taken that meet high school graduation requirements. Other dual and joint enrollment options, such as the ACCEL program, which allows students to take courses on a college campus on a part-time basis, still remain available to Thomson High students. Students interested in pursuing one of these options for next school year must meet with their assigned school counselor to discuss admissions requirements, high school eligibility and graduation requirements, and financial aid procedures prior to May 20, 2010. More information is available by contacting the student's guidance counselor at 706-986-4222.
