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100% National Test Pass Rate for Surgical Technology Students at Albany Technical College

Albany, Georgia – Eight Students from the Surgical Technology Program at Albany Technical College passed the national certification exam on their first attempt, Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), and obtained CST certification. All students passed, representing a 100% pass rate for the graduating class in December 2019. Six of the eight students have been placed locally in healthcare facilities.

The FIRST Surgical Technology degree level students were accepted in Summer Semester 2019 to complete all pre-requisite courses to progress into the Surgical Technology occupational courses in Spring Semester 2020. Currently, the new cohort of eight students will enter the program that runs January through December. These students have demonstrated their aptitude by completing a rigorous core curriculum and being accepted into the Surgical Technology Program.

“Two years ago, our pass rate was 89%, and this year we are at 100%. With a brand-new state of the art lab, it allows for a lot more hands-on experience and allows the students to practice practical mock surgeries that prepare them for the operating room. By passing the certification exam, we were able to have good job placement,” stated Lori Day, Program Director of Surgical Technology at Albany Technical College. All students have been placed in field or have continued their education.

The Surgical Technology DIPLOMA program was phased out and replaced by the Associate of Applied Science, Surgical Technology Degree. The last DIPLOMA level class was accepted into core courses in Summer Semester 2018, which means that all pre-requisite classes had to be completed by December 2018.

Tests are sustained by a national board of 10 members represented by the major geographic areas of the country. The Examination Review Committee for the Certified Surgical Technologist examination (CST-ERC) has the responsibility within the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) for examination design and development of the national certifying exam for surgical technologists.

The Surgical Technology Program at Albany Technical College was accredited on May 13, 1993, and continues to support the needs of the local community with qualified graduates.

The eight students that passed the national certification exam and graduated with a diploma in Surgical Technology from Albany Technical College include: Shannon Banks, Rosalina Brown-Bullard, Veneisha Butler, Honesty Doomes, Tamara Garrett, Arrianne Quimby, Guadalupe Rodriguez, and Shykedon Smith.

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About Albany Technical College
A public postsecondary institution of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), Albany Technical College provides technical education and training support for the evolving workforce needs of Southwest Georgia through traditional and online classroom settings. Albany Tech is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS/COC). For more information about Albany Tech, go to www.albanytech.edu or become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AlbanyTech or on Twitter at
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TTL, Inc. announces acquisition of DBS & Associates Engineering

TTL, Inc. (TTL) has announced that it has acquired engineering firm DBS & Associates Engineering, Inc., with offices in Nashville and Clarksville, Tennessee. DBS & Associates will merge its operation into TTL effective January 1, 2020. DBS & Associates has been serving clients since 1988, specializing in the Transportation, Municipal, and Industrial markets. The addition of DBS will expand TTL’s transportation design, site civil, construction engineering and inspection, and surveying capabilities. “Both firms share a rich history of building long term relationships with our clients. I am really excited that DBS will become part of the TTL team,” said Dean McClure, President and CEO of TTL. “After many meetings and visits with TTL’s leadership team and president Dean McClure, we appreciated the similarities in the companies’ management philosophies and employee appreciation attitudes” said David Smith, founder and CEO of DBS. “We quickly recognized our two very successful companies would complement each other with the end result being a much better and stronger firm.” The addition of DBS & Associates to TTL is the third addition to the firm in the last four years. This development follows TTL’s business plan of organic growth and strategic acquisitions to improve and expand the services provided to its clients in the transportation, industrial, energy, municipal, and private infrastructure markets. TTL now has 12 offices and almost 400 team members. AEC Advisors served as financial advisor to TTL. TTL, Inc. is an engineering consulting firm with offices in Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, and Texas. The firm serves clients across the country in the Energy, Transportation, Industrial, Institutional/Municipal, and Commercial markets. For more than 50 years, TTL has been passionate about solving challenges and helping our clients be successful. Visit www.ttlusa.com for more information. # # #

Small Business Forum with the Georgians First Commission

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

December 11, 2019

Media Contact:

Bárbara Rivera Holmes

229.434.8700

bholmes@albanyga.com

 

Albany Area Chamber to host Gov. Kemp, Small Business Forum

 Albany, Ga. – The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce will host Gov. Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp as part of its 2ndannual Governor’s Dinner December 17 in Albany at the Hilton Garden Inn.

The event, which is sold out, is the governor’s first major event in Albany since taking office in January 2019.

“Supporting small businesses and supporting rural Georgia are two of Gov. Kemp’s primary initiatives, and both are critical for Georgia’s continue economic expansion and for maintaining Georgia’s standing as the best state in the country for business,” said Bárbara Rivera Holmes, president and CEO of the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce. “Albany and the Albany Area are assets to the state – economically, culturally and environmentally. We are encouraged by Gov. Kemp’s recognition of this and by his efforts to lend attention and provide resources to the challenges and opportunities faced by small businsses and by rural communities.”

The Governor’s Dinner, which starts with a 6 p.m. reception, is presented by Colony Bank, Georgia’s 8th largest publicly traded bank and the largest community bank outside of Atlanta. The event is further sponsored by the Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission, the Albany State University Foundation and Flint Equipment Co.

Also on December 17, the Albany Area Chamber and the Georgians First Commission will host a regional small business forum aimed at creating a direct line of communication between small businesses and the Governor’s Office. The Georgians First Commission is Kemp’s initiative to secure Georgia’s designation as the best sate in the nation for small business.

“The Georgians First Commission is excited to visit Albany and the community of Southwest Georgia for our upcoming business meeting” said Scott Hilton, executive director of the Governor’s Office.  “Governor Brian Kemp is focused on helping small businesses by reducing burdensome regulations that hinder innovation and growth in our state.  We look forward to hearing directly from business owners on how we can cut, streamline and improve government for all citizens.”

Small businesses are encouraged to attend the 9 a.m. forum, held at the Albany Welcome Center, 112 N. Front St. in downtown Albany. The event is free but pre-registration is required. Registration is available bit.ly/2P549T0 or by calling the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce at 229.434.8700.

The Juice Box located inside Natures Cure

Natures Cure has ben a locally owned business since 1998. We have tried to bring health to our community. In 2013 Jami Jones decided to add a raw juice bar, smoothies and health lunch menu.

Check our some of our specialties:

Wrap & Salad Menu

Tuna salad – made to order $8.99

Chicken salad – made to order $8.99

Traditional Chicken: Rotisserie chicken, pepper jack cheese,

roasted red peppers, mayo/mustard – $6.99

Crazy Bird: Rotisserie chicken, cream cheese, roasted red peppers, BBQ Sauce – $6.99

Twisted Taco: Rotisserie chicken, avocado slices, black beans, sour cream and salsa – $8.49

Sweet Chick: Rotisserie chicken, cucumber, bell peppers, cream cheese,

Vidalia onion dressing – $6.99

Peppy Pimento: Homemade pimento cheese, black beans, BBQ sauce – $5.99

The Louie: Pimento cheese, red pepper jelly, apple slices – $5.99

The Full Monty: Smoked salmon, roasted red peppers, cucumber, black beans,

Asian sesame dressing – $9.99

Awesome Avocado: Avocado, black beans, roasted red peppers, sour cream,

wasabi dressing – $7.49

Happy Camper: Hummus, cucumber, roasted red peppers, Asian sesame dressing – $5.99

Southwest: Cucumber, apple slices, black beans, salsa, wasabi dressing, sour cream – $5.99

Mediterranean: Hummus, salami, cucumber, pepper jack cheese, cream cheese, honey balsamic dressing – $7.99

 

Juice Menu

Juices starts at $7.99

The Refresher – Apple, Cucumber, Lemon

Bunny Love – Apple, Carrot, Ginger

Love Your Liver – Apple, Celery, Ginger, Lemon

Skin Glow – Apple, Celery, Lemon, Spinach

Lemon-Aid – Apple, Lemon, Orange

Dr. Feelgood – Apple, Beet, Ginger, Grapefruit, Pineapple

Zinger – Apple, Carrot, Cilantro, Ginger, Lemon, Spinach

Orange U Glad – Apple, Carrot, Ginger, Pineapple

We Got the Beet – Apple, Beet, Orange

Hell’s Kale – Apple, Ginger, Jalapeno, Kale, Orange

The Rootie – Carrot, Beet, Cucumber, Apple, Ginger

Good morning Sunshine – Carrot, Ginger, Grapefruit, Orange

Ultra-Hydrating – Coconut water, cucumber, lemon, Pineapple

Sweet Greens – Apple, Cucumber, Kale, Pineapple, Spinach

Rawsome Veggies – Beets, Carrots, Celery, Ginger, Kale Spinach

Super Greens – Celery, Cucumber, E3 Live, Kale, Lemon, Spinach

 

Smoothie Menu

Smoothies start at $6.99

Fat Blaster – Apple, Ginger, Grapefruit, Mixed Fruit, Weight Loss Supplement

Kaleicious – Apple, Banana, Kale, Spinach

Energizer Monkey – Almond Milk, Banana, Peanut Butter, Spinach

Strawberrylicious – Almond Milk, Agave, Banana, Flax Seed, Strawberries

PB&J – Chocolate Almond Milk, Flax Seed, Peanut Butter, Protein, Strawberries

Blueberry Pie – Almond Milk, Agave, Bananas, Blueberries, Spinach, Yogurt

Funky Monkey – Banana, Chocolate Almond Milk, Coconut Oil, Flax Seed

Super Slushy – Agave, Apple, Orange, Strawberries

Banana Split – Almond Milk, Banana, Pineapple

Party Harty – Almond Milk, Agave, Mixed Fruit

Super C – Almond Milk, Agave, Banana, Orange, Strawberry

Reese Cup – Chocolate Almond Milk, Bananas, Peanut Butter