-
Macy Watkins graduated from North Georgia Technical College, in partnership with Fannin Literacy Action Group, June 7. -
Macy Watkins adorned her GED graduation cap to honor her brother, Gage Dixon, who died unexpectedly at the age of 30. Watkins rested on the foundation of his memory the day she took, and passed, the final part of her GED test. -
North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) in partnership with Fannin Literacy Action Group (FLAG) held a graduation ceremony at the NGTC Blairsville campus Tuesday, June 7, for the most recent GED graduates. Shown after the ceremony are, from left, graduate Dakota Delaney, FLAG tutor Donna Earl, graduate Jacob Blankenship, FLAG board member Carol Crawford, NGTC and FLAG board member Jane Brackett, graduate Christian Loustaunau, graduate Macy Wishon-Watkins, NGTC Adult Education Dean Shelby Ward, FLAG Director
Macy Watkins took and passed her final GED test just nine days after her brother died.
A simple goal to create a better life for herself reached a milestone thanks partly to determination brought on…