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Location, Affordability and Workforce Make Maury County, TN a Top Choice

Location, Affordability and Workforce Make Maury County, TN a Top Choice By Teree Caruthers | May 18, 2017 Photo by Katie Baker   For three straight years, Maury County has ranked in the top six among Tennessee’s fastest-growing counties, boasting between a 2 and 2.5 percent population growth year after year. In 2015, it ranked as the state’s fourth fastest-growing county, proof that …

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State, Local Education and Business Leaders to Light Pathway to Student Achievement at October Public Forum

Renowned education minds, local leaders will discuss ways students can capitalize on Tennessee Promise Tennessee Commissioner of Economic and Community Development Randy Boyd will join state and local education, government and business leaders to engage students, parents and community members at an October public forum in Columbia, Tennessee related to student achievement. The event, entitled “Unlocking the Keys to Student …

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James Bennett column: Making a difference in education

By James Bennett jbennett@c-dh.net Columbia State Community College President Janet F. Smith asked a question Friday that delighted me: “Are you ready for Tuesday night?” I had to pause for a moment to contain my enthusiasm. Smith was referring to my role as moderator on ways businesses and education can partner in preparing students for college and work. We’ll be …