It’s been mostly sunshine and rainbows for electric vehicle manufacturers in Georgia lately, but one of the companies that will soon call the Peach State home is hitting a bit of a rough patch. First, a group of Morgan County residents are suing county and state officials in an effort to stop Rivian from proceeding with its planned plant in the area, alleging that they ignored zoning laws. Meanwhile Rivian is undergoing a second round of layoffs, with an estimated 6% of its workforce expected to be cut loose. This after the company’s stock prices have plummeted since its initial public offering in 2021. Rivian’s future may still be bright but at the present it’s SINKING…
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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