Houston County, GA – The Veterans High School English Department is holding a book drive to collect books for classroom libraries.  Veterans High students and community members are asked to help by donating books Sept. 12 through 23. 

Students will then have a choice of books to read and to participate in literature circles, student-led discussion groups whose members have chosen to read the same book.

For each book a student donates, a ticket is earned toward winning prizes from the Veterans High sports teams, organizations and clubs.  

Students who donate five books of the same title receive double tickets, and students who donate two sets of books will receive a chance to win a grand prize such as a parking pass for the next school year.  Winners will be announced Sept. 26.

Macon State is taking a major step forward in extending recreation and wellness opportunities to more students when the college opens a Fitness Center on the Warner Robins Campus on Monday, September 12. Dr. Jeff Allbritten, Macon State's president, will host grand opening festivities beginning at 1:30 p.m. at the new center, which is located in Thomas Hall.  The news media is cordially invited to cover this event.

The Warner Robins Campus Fitness Center will offer elliptical cross training machines, recumbent bikes, and treadmills.  Each of these cardio machines has its own 15" TV display.  Also included is a five station multi-gym, a functional trainer, and weight benches with dumbbells.  A mirrored wall and a rubberized floor have been installed to support proper exercise form and safety.

The Middle Georgia Technical Foundation will be accepting a rural development grant check from the United States of Department of Agriculture (USDA)  on Thursday, September 8, 2011 at 11 am at the Sam Way, Sr. Hawkinsville Workforce Development Center.

That's according to a Middle Georgia Technical College news release.

The grant is being presented to the College for the purchase of a semi tractor to support the College’s Commercial Truck Driving program. Community leaders and other interested parties are invited to attend the presentation.