Posted: Jan 19, 2012 10:42 AM EST
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PRESS RELEASE
(Columbus, GA)-More than 300 schools across Georgia earn awards for improvements in student achievement from the Governor's Office of Student Achievement (GOSA). Four awards go to three schools in the Muscogee County School District.
Under the Single Statewide Accountability System (SSAS), Britt David, Early College Academy and Columbus High School earned the Platinum Award for High Performance on state assessments. Veterans Memorial Middle School won the Gold Award for Greatest Gains. Early College Academy also earned the Silver Award for Greatest Gains.
Platinum Award Criteria
Under SSAS, the Governor's Office of Student Achievement awards schools that show excellence in student achievement and/or progress in student achievement. Award-winning schools must meet the following criteria, which are based on the results of the most recent two years of Criterion Referenced Competency Test (CRCT) (grades 3-8 in reading, English/language arts, math, social studies, and science) and/or the Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT) (grade 11 first time test takers - English/language arts, math, science, and social studies). Criteria are based on Full Academic Year (FAY) students. Both the CRCT and the GHSGT classify achievement in terms of the percent of students who a) do not meet standards, b) meet standards, and c) exceed standards.
High Performance Minimum Requirements
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Gold and Silver
Under SSAS, the Governor's Office of Student Achievement awards schools that show excellence in student achievement and/or progress in student achievement. Award-winning schools must meet the following criteria, which are based on the results of the most recent two years of Criterion Referenced Competency Test (CRCT) (grades 3-8 in reading, English/language arts, math, social studies, and science) and/or the Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT) (grade 11 first time test takers - English/language arts, math, science, and social studies). Criteria are based on Full Academic Year (FAY) students. Both the CRCT and the GHSGT classify achievement in terms of the percent of students who a) do not meet standards, b) meet standards, and c) exceed standards.
Greatest Gain Minimum Requirements
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The Governor's Office of Student Achievement provides accountability for all of Georgia's education system from pre-kindergarten to post-secondary to drive improvement in student achievement and school completion through meaningful, transparent and objective analysis and communication of statewide data.
For more information or to view the complete list of SSAS winners, access www.gaosa.org.
(SOURCE: MUSCOGEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT)
Lake Harding has a mix of leased and deeded property. Here are a few facts to know when considering purchasing a home here.
Leased property homes: When you've found your dream home you must make application wih Georgia Power at the Bartletts Ferry Land Management Office in Fortson, GA. GA Power owns the land but leases it to you. You will have a transfer fee of normally $1500 but may be up to $6000 depending upon when the previous owner signed their lease.
The current lease period is 15 years. The yearly lease fee is $900 at this time. Homeowner's also are responsible for their specific county's property tax.
Deeded property homes: With deeded property, Georgia Power owns a strip of and along the waters edge. There is no application until you have closed on the home. There is an access lease of 15 years with a lease fee of $100 per year. There is no transfer fee. Homeowners re responsible for their specific county's property tax.
Lake Harding is a wonderful place to call home
Please contact me for more information about life on Lake Harding
Market Report for the Fort Benning area in Alabama
Phenix City, Smiths, Fort Mitchell and Seale
We saw a slight drop in home sales in May, an 8% decrease from April.
Total Homes Sold: May-91 April-98
Average Days on Market: May-127 April-162
Average Sold Price: May-$151k April-$144
New Listings Taken: May-198 April-231
Total Sold Volume: May-$13.7 mil April-$14.1 mil
VA financing continues to be the popular method. Many military families find that the west gate area to Fort Benning brings a little more home for the money.
FHA financing was second, cash sales led conventional financing. This maybe due to investors purchasing foreclosures.
Please contact me for more information about the market or any other information about the area.
Just Listed!
Enjoy the best of both worlds: Just across the Harris County line in Midland, GA.
Country living on 1.27 acres minutes from Columbus and Fort Benning
The home features 1552 square feet of living space. It has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths and has been extremely well maintained and has many updates. There is new carpeting in all of the bedrooms, new flooring in mud room and baths. Beautiful hardwood stretches throughout the kitchen, dining area and great room. The great room features a lovely stone gas fireplace in the corner.
The roomy master bath features a large garden tub, double vanity and separate shower. The fixtures have been updated as well.
All bedrooms have extra closet space.
Other amenities include a double garage, new french doors leading to back yard, very large mud/laundry room, breakfast bar, pantry, cathedral and trey ceilings, and freshly painted walls throughout. The exterior features include garden area, patio, underground utilities, street light, and beautiful flowering trees and flowers.
master bath garage laundry room exterior 2nd bedroom
At $169,900, this home is a great value.
Contact me for more information on this home or others in Columbus and Midland, GA
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Listing and selling beautiful homes on Lake Harding, Harris County, Columbus, and Fort Benning in Georgia. Phenix City, Fort Mitchell and Smiths in Alabama, all of our great Chattahoochee Valley.
is unsurpassed client service. I dedicate myself fully to each and every client I represent. I believe that "clients" are more than that. They become friends who can rely on me far after the sale.
My specialties include: military relocation- with Fort Benning being in my area I represent many military families moving from other bases. I feel they deserve an agent who will help make their transition as smooth as possible and give them all the necessary information about our area.
First time home buyers- I get a huge smile on my face when handing them the keys to their new home. I explain the entire process of buying a home from applying for a mortgage to closing and am with them every step of the way.
Home staging and marketing- Selling your home is my top priority. I don't just take a listing and wait for another agent to sell it. I begin with pricing it correctly from the start, then a home staging overview so the home can shine, then on to marketing the property. With 90% of home buyers searching on the Internet I use my technical skills to make sure the home is on every site possible. I hold agent's open houses, public open houses, property tours and caravans. I won't stop until it sells.
My designations include CMS- Corporate Mobility Specialist. I am also Premier Service certified.
I live in a very unique area. My office is located in Columbus, Georgia. Our "town" consists of many different areas. I actually live twenty minutes north of Columbus on Lake Harding. It is a beautiful place with great views and wildlife. Only fifteen minutes north of that is Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain with something for everyone year round: Swimming, biking, skiing, golf, spa and resort. It is home to The Masters water ski tournament, and Fantasy in Lights.
Just south of Columbus is Fort Benning, "Home of the Infantry". Many of the military families stationed here live in Columbus, Phenix City and Fort Mitchell Alabama. Fort Mitchell is very convenient as there is a base entrance there as well as in Columbus. Many new subdivisions are being built there to accommodate the growing number of families coming to our town.
We have lots to offer in our town with its rich history and thriving business. Please come and take a look around.
"Thanks for the great service! We never knew how much work a Realtor actually does. You made our experience a great one!" Leslie Parker, Phenix City, Al.
"Terri never hesitated to show us any of the 30 or 40ish houses we requested to view. She was always graceful and never "caved" despite our ongoing requests. We will refer her services to any one we know." Jeff and Roberta Barr
"Terri has been absolutely fabulous! From the first day I spoke with her I was impressed by her helpfulness and how quickly she sent me a list of available home listings. She gives 200% and is very knowledgeable; the perfect agent for military families PCSing to Fort Benning." Erika Gemba
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