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Here's what the new UNG president had to say in first sit-down interview
UNG President Mike Shannon
New University of North Georgia President Michael Shannon recently announced a 45-day listening tour to gather feedback on how UNG can overcome falling student enrollment. - photo by Scott Rogers
About a week after announcing a 45-day listening tour, newly hired University of North Georgia President Michael Shannon sat down for his first media interview to talk about what the opportunity means to him and how he plans to tackle the challenges presented by declining student enrollment and budget cuts.
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This Forsyth County high school chess club made history with state championship
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SFHS Chess Club Team members celebrate with the GCA state championship trophy after winning on March 23, 2025. Photo courtesy of Damian Krotov
Checkmate! This local high school just became the first Forsyth County team to win a state championship. Forsyth County News introduces the powerhouse players behind the board, who say this club is just getting started.
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