These area educators recently attended the annual High School Counselors’ Workshop at East Central Community College in Decatur, where they were provided information on academic transfer, career-technical and healthcare programs, ACT testing, financial aid, scholarships, housing and admissions. Newton County counselors included (seated, from left) Karen White, Newton County Career-Technical Center; Melissa Flint, Newton County High School; Deanna Rush, Union High School; and Linda Giles, Newton County Career-Technical Center; and (back row, from left) Ginger Way, Newton Career Center; Janet Estes, Newton County Middle School; and Betsy Westbrook, Newton Career Center. Also pictured is Joe Killens, ECCC Vice President for Student Services.