2020 has been a tough year in Georgia to say the least, but for farmers of the state’s most iconic fruit, things are looking up. Peach growers in north, middle, and south Georgia are reporting banner years, with perfect amounts of rain and balmy temperatures making for what might just be a record-breaking growing season. And as the state has reopened, so has Georgians’ hunger for fresh produce. Many industries are struggling to get back on their feet, but for Peach growers in the Peach State fortunes are RISING…
Georgia approves three-year bachelor’s degree
Georgia is joining a handful of other states in trying out a new three-year bachelor’s degree program meant to get students into the job market faster. The University System of Georgia’s Board of Regents has approved the Bachelor of Applied Science, which cuts down on electives and only requires 90 credit hours instead of the traditional 120. It remains to be seen how successful these new degrees will be, but another option for students, and one that could help stave off the “enrollment cliff” has Georgia colleges and their students RISING…
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