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Website ranks Albany State and Valdosta State in top 10 best nursing schools in Georgia
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Out of 61 nursing schools in the state, two South Georgia colleges, Albany State University’s (ASU) and Valdosta State University (VSU) nursing schools are both ranked in the top 10 for 2024, according to RNCareers.org. ASU was ranked 6th “Best Nursing Schools in Georgia in...
Georgia schools chief clarifies that advanced African American studies still offered
Students across Georgia have gotten their schedules and supply lists and are preparing to head back to school as early as this week. But the culture war does not respect the school calendar or the ringing of the class bell, and this year’s fight over how to discuss race in the classroom is already underway […] The post Georgia schools chief clarifies that advanced African American studies still offered appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Strong storms sweep across Georgia. Check here for power outages and local radar
Strong storms Monday across Georgia caused statewide power outages as heavy rain stretched from Chattanooga to Macon to Savannah. More than 70 counties in the state were impacted by power outages, with more than 2,000 affected in the counties of Clayton and Henry as of 6:30 p.m. ...
Georgia Is Investing the 14th Most in More Affordable Housing
Despite home price growth stabilizing, becoming a homeowner remains largely out of reach for many Americans. A recent Cato Institute housing affordability survey, conducted after the record-breaking rise in home prices during 2021 and early 2022, found that 87% of Americans are worried about housing costs. Additionally, 55% of homeowners indicated they couldn't afford to buy their current home at today's prices, and 69% are concerned that their children or grandchildren won't be able to afford a home in the future. Multiple factors have contributed...
Do Georgians need to carry an ID on them at all times?
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV)- You’re running out of the house, late to work or school and you forget your ID. Do you really need it in Georgia? If you’re driving, the answer is yes. The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) website says that if you are stopped by law enforcement, you must have your physical […]
Nursing Program at Chattahoochee Tech Ranked Top in the State
The nursing program at Chattahoochee Technical College has been ranked as Georgia’s top nursing program by RegisteredNursing.org. The Chattahoochee Tech nursing program achieved the state’s 2024 number one ranking with a top score of 98.22. This was followed by the University of North Georgia, scoring 96.53, and Kennesaw State University, scoring 96.47. The other top 20 schools ranked by RegisteredNursing.org included Southeastern Technical College, Georgia College, Reinhardt University and Emory University. ...
Meet 21-year-old Brooke Huckaby, youngest female mayor in Georgia, U.S.
ARABIA, Ga. - While most college-aged students are focused on school or friends, one young woman in Arabi is running a small town as their mayor. Arabi is two-and-a-half hours south of Atlanta and home to less than 500 people. It is also where 21-year-old Mayor Brooke Huckaby is making...
Georgia launches online voter registration cancellations
The Georgia Secretary of State's office has launched a new web portal to allow voters to cancel their registration online, making it easier for voters to keep their registration up to date and for election officials to maintain the voter rolls. The post Georgia launches online voter registration cancellations appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
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