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Council Celebrates C.T.E. Collaboration of GCC and Oberle Academy

Council Celebrates C.T.E. Collaboration of GCC and Oberle Academy

Tuesday night, the City Council’s Work Session began with a visit to Oberle Academy.  The Academy serves special need students from the region and works with 22 area businesses for job placement. The Academy boasts a 98% graduation rate and believes in the power and potential of all students. 

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FAM promotes Dr. Gaila Sims to Vice President of Programs and Interpretation

FAM promotes Dr. Gaila Sims to Vice President of Programs and Interpretation

Dr. Gaila Sims was recently promoted to Vice President of Programs and Interpretation for the Fredericksburg Area Museum (FAM). She was hired by FAM, to fill a position created in 2022, Curator of African American History.  This position is co-funded by the City of Fredericksburg.  She is still doing this important work in addition to her new responsibilities at the Museum.

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We’re Number 3(?)

We’re Number 3(?)

Perhaps I’m bit biased, though it was little surprise while reading a recent September 10, 2024 article published by WorldAtlas listing Fredericksburg amongst the “9 Towns In Virginia Have Bustling Main Streets”.

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