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Georgia Gwinnett College student first in school history to earn 3 degrees | FOX 5 News
SUMMARY: A student at Georgia Gwinnett College, Kim Lin Wo, made history by graduating with three degrees, becoming the first in the school’s history to do so. Inspired by her parents, who immigrated from Vietnam and worked multiple jobs, Wo pursued her education with dedication. Initially focusing on Healthcare, she switched to Business Administration and Management Information Systems while completing her Health Science degree. Balancing two jobs and classes was challenging, but her parents’ hard work motivated her. At graduation, she honored them by wearing traditional Vietnamese dress and now plans to pursue a career in data analysis or software engineering.
KimLinh Ngo became the first student in Georgia Gwinnett College’s history to graduate with three different degrees at the same time. The super student spoke with FOX 5 Atlanta’s Kim Leoffler about being a first-generation American and how she buckled down to earn her degrees.
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Deamonte Kendrick and Shannon Stillwell in court | FOX 5 News
SUMMARY: Two codefendants in the YSL RICO trial, Yak Gotti (Damonte Kendrick) and Shannon Stillwell, appeared in court. Kendrick sought emergency bond related to charges from a jail fight and contraband incidents while Stillwell accepted a plea deal, pleading no contest to gang-related charges, for which he received time served and 12 years of probation. Kendrick’s bond request faced opposition from the District Attorney, citing safety concerns and gang involvement. The judge delayed the bond decision due to an outstanding warrant. Stillwell is expected to be released soon and banned from Atlanta for five years.
Two YSL defendants — Deamonte Kendrick and Shannon Stillwell — appeared in Fulton County courtrooms on Tuesdays morning. They were both seeking release from jail. Stillwell should be released soon.
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JENNIE: Border Bowl XII to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities
SUMMARY: The WJBF Border Bowl, a high school football game featuring top players from Georgia and Carolina, supports the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Augusta. Players are nominated based on their performance, volunteerism, and grades, offering opportunities for college recruitment. The Ronald McDonald House, located near Wellstar MCG, provides free housing for families with children undergoing treatment. The event relies on volunteers and local support, including the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office. The second annual Border Bowl will take place on January 11th at Strom Thurmond High School in Edgefield County, with tickets available for $10 online and $15 at the gate.
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Georgia’s certified electors cast ballots | FOX 5 News
SUMMARY: Georgia’s certified electors will meet tomorrow to cast their official ballots for President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. The controversy over Georgia’s 2020 election remains significant, recalling efforts by Trump to overturn Biden’s victory. In December 2020, a group of Republicans secretly gathered at the state capitol as fake electors to support Trump. These individuals signed documents claiming to be duly qualified electors, despite the election outcome. In 2023, Trump and 18 others were indicted for attempting to overturn Georgia’s 2020 election. Independent journalist George Chidi, who exposed the secret meeting, will be monitoring for any unusual activity.
Georgia’s certified electors will gather at the state capitol Tuesday to cast their official ballots for President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance. The controversy surrounding Georgia’s 2020 presidential election is sure to be on the minds of many who recall the drama that played out under the gold dome four years ago.
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