Georgia groups push Kemp for virtual-learning microgrants
Several groups are pressing Gov. Brian Kemp to start divvying out small federal grant funds aimed at helping families pay for school supplies, child care and other expenses while their children are taking online classes amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Georgia Tech launches cybersecurity school
ATLANTA - Georgia Tech, already a leader in undergraduate cybersecurity education, is launching a School of Cybersecurity and Privacy. The new school will be the first of its kind among top research universities. It will weave together Georgia Tech’s three existing...
Kemp reopening Georgia elderly-care facilities for first time since COVID-19 struck
Gov. Brian Kemp is easing restrictions on elderly long-term care facilities imposed at the start of the coronavirus pandemic six months ago. (Photo by Beau Evans) ATLANTA - Gov. Brian Kemp late Tuesday lifted restrictions on elderly long-term care facilities that have...
Georgia food banks detail challenge of feeding children during COVID-19 pandemic
Georgia food bank workers on Tuesday detailed huge increases in demand for free meals and challenges with delivering food to the state’s out-of-school children since March when the COVID-19 pandemic took hold.
Shortage of truck parking in Georgia prompting safety concerns
ATLANTA - A lack of places for big rigs to park in Georgia is threatening the safety of both truckers and the rest of the motoring public, transportation experts said Tuesday. Truck drivers who have driven the maximum number of hours allowed under industry regulations...
Georgia State University President Becker leaving after 12 years
Georgia State University President Mark Becker ATLANTA - Georgia State University President Mark Becker will leave next June after 12 years in the post, Becker announced Tuesday. Becker said he plans to take an educational leave to conduct research and write. The...
Chancellor Wrigley defends reopening Georgia university campuses during pandemic
University System of Georgia Chancellor Steve Wrigley ATLANTA - University System of Georgia Chancellor Steve Wrigley Tuesday defended his decision to bring students back to the system’s 26 campuses this semester for in-person classes. While some campuses – notably...
Georgians favor small family grants for online school costs: poll
Most Georgians believe parents should receive small federal grant funds to help pay for school supplies, child care and other expenses while their children are taking online classes amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a poll released this week.