Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:38 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:38:22 GMT
There are at least 42 children in Dougherty County that have been diagnosed with diabetes. The Albany YMCA and the Phoebe Medical Center are hoping to halt that number by hosting Camp Fit and FWD to helpMore >>
There are at least 42 children in Dougherty County that have been diagnosed with diabetes. The Albany YMCA and the Phoebe Medical Center are hoping to halt that number by hosting Camp Fit and FWD to helpMore >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:33 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:33:17 GMT
Albany Police Investigators are gathering clues from a 'hole in the wall' burglary at the Brothers Package Store at 1101 Newton Road. Someone broke through a concrete wall about 3:30AM. InvestigatorsMore >>
Someone broke through an AC duct system about 3:30AM, and stole liquor and money.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:52 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:52:11 GMT
The chief judge of Dougherty County's Superior Court opened an East Albany summer reading program Tuesday morning. Dozens of excited kids listened as Judge Willie Lockette read books to them. It was theMore >>
Dozens of excited kids listened as Judge Willie Lockette read books to them. It was the kickoff of the 14th annual Reading Under The Big Top Summer Camp.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:43 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:43:38 GMT
Albany city leaders may come to the rescue of one of the city's major attractions. Today, city commissioners tentatively approved a $150,000 request for Flint RiverQuarium, a facility they describe asMore >>
Albany city leaders may come to the rescue of one of the city's major attractions. Today, city commissioners tentatively approved a $150,000 request for Flint RiverQuarium, a facility they describe as a valuable asset. More >>
It's about to cost a lot more to go to a Georgia technical college. That's a shame, but it was also probably unavoidable.
The Technical College System of Georgia recently passed a 13% tuition increase and implemented new fees. It will push the average total cost for a technical college student to twice what they can get from HOPE grants.
The system has generally done a good job managing expenses by doing such things as consolidating schools a couple of years ago. Tech colleges have still managed to provide quality and cost-effective education, with many schools boasting near 100-percent job placement rates for graduates.
Unfortunately, that education will now be out of reach for more Georgians, but with ongoing state budget cuts, technical colleges have little choice but to charge students more. If you need new job skills, don't let the increase scare you away. Look into your technical school and financial aid options. It could be the key to getting the job you want.
We hope Technical College System leaders will continue to look for ways to cut costs without hurting the quality of education, and we hope they put off any further tuition hike for as long as possible.
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