Ruth Hearn, guidance counselor at Jenkins County High School (JCHS), has announced the dates for the review sessions for the Georgia High School Graduation Tests (GHSGT). All juniors who failed a portion of the tests are encouraged to return for the review, as well as any former student who needs to re-test for a portion of the exam. Students who participate in the review sessions normally pass the tests at a higher rate than students who do not review.

The review dates are scheduled at JCHS for Monday, July 5, through Friday, July 9, at the following times: 8-10 a.m., Math; 10 a.m. – noon, English/Writing; 1-3 p.m., Social Studies and 3- 5 p.m., Science.

The tests will be administered on the following dates at 8:30 a.m. at JCHS: Monday, July 12, English; Tuesday, July 13, Math; Wednesday, July 14, Science and Writing; Thursday, July 15, Social Studies; and Friday, July 16, Make-Up day. There is no make-up date for the writing test.

Contact Ms. Hearn at 982-4791 for further information or questions.

GED registration July 6

The GED examination will be given at Southeastern Technical College (STC), Swainsboro campus, July 12, and July 13.

Registration is required prior to testing. GED registration is 9 a.m. July 6 in Building 8 and 6 p.m. in Building 2, Room 2402. A picture ID and Social Security card must be presented and a $95 test fee is due at registration.

Applicants must be 18 or older. If applications are 18 or 19 years old, an official withdrawal from the last school attended must be presented at registration.

For additional information, contact Nancy Bailes at STC at (478) 289-2248.

Meet and Greet for candidate to be held

The public is invited to a “meet and greet” for Ms. Elizabeth “Liz” Johnson, candidate for State Representative District 157, 3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 26, at Cindy’s Café on Cotton.

Please come and share your views on state government services and policies.