During the height of the COVID pandemic many Georgia cities created open container policies in their downtowns, allowing patrons to move freely with their beverages. In Decatur, near Atlanta, the the plan was such a success that city officials have made open container laws permanent and expanded the areas where they are allowed. More cities should take note – the laws help restaurants, many of which are still struggling, and the potential downsides that could accompany public drinking have not materialized. The move has Decatur 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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