Education and workforce development were the themes at last Thursday’s University System of Georgia Foundation’s Scholarship Awards Gala. Emceed by legendary Georgia comedian Jeff Foxworthy, it was a sold-out crowd at the Town Stage and Shipyard at mammoth Trilith Studios. Attendees included Gov. Brian Kemp, USG Chancellor Sonny Perdue and other dignitaries as money was raised to support college scholarships. It’s noteworthy that central to the gala’s 20th anniversary celebration was film and entertainment—and the Georgia Film Academy played a key role in the event’s production. RISING…
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