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Nonprofit wants to help CASA kids carry a tune
Amped Kids aims to provide music education for children in foster care
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Amy Stanitzke, center, a member of the advisory board of AMPED Kids Foundation, on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, in Gainesville, takes a selfie with other attendees during the foundation's launch party. AMPED Kids Foundation aims to empower foster children by providing music lessons and scholarship programs. - photo by David Barnes
A new “School of Rock” has struck a chord in Gainesville with the launch party this week of Amped Kids Foundation. “Our mission is to make a positive impact in the lives of children who are in the care of the (Hall-Dawson Court Appointed Special Advocate) organization in Georgia through private music instruction and band scholarships,” Amped founder April Rooks told The Times. “My passion is to give every child the opportunity to pursue their music interests and dreams.”
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When, how public can comment on widening Old Winder Highway in South Hall
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This part of Old Winder Highway/Ga. 211 near the Hall County line is part of a Braselton widening project. Right of way acquisition has started on the stretch. - photo by Jeff Gill
A busy South Hall road has been scheduled for an eventual widening, but the public will have a chance first to chime in on the project.
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