Amanda Lumpkin

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GEORGIA — Three colleges in Georgia were ranked among the Best Graduate Schools in the country by U.S. News and World Report, which released its annual rankings Tuesday. The rankings, intended as a guide for prospective graduate students, evaluate programs in a variety of disciplines, including engineering, medicine, business, law, education, nursing and social sciences.

1 week ago | patch.com | Amanda Lumpkin

GEORGIA β€” Each weekend, Patch affords its readers a review of the top stories and headlines from across Georgia. Here's a roundup of some of the state's major and quirkiest stories. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on these stories by clicking here. Man Grieves Wife, 4 Children Killed In Highway Crash A mom and her four children were killed in a fiery car crash along I-95 in Georgia as they were headed to Florida.

1 week ago | patch.com | Amanda Lumpkin

GEORGIA — State education officials are working to consolidate Georgia Southern University and East Georgia State College in efforts to reinvest funding and expand academically. University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue announced this week that he was recommending the merge to the Board of Regents. The board will vote during an upcoming meeting, held between Tuesday and Wednesday. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges would get the final approval.

1 week ago | patch.com | Amanda Lumpkin

ORANGE COUNTY, FL — A man convicted of murder who was mistakenly released from the Clayton County Jail this week was caught in Florida, according to a media report. Clayton County prosecutors say Kathan Guzman, who was convicted of murder in October 2024, was released Tuesday from jail in an error. The U.S. Marshal's Service on Friday arrested Guzman in Orange County, where he is awaiting extradition, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported.

1 week ago | patch.com | Amanda Lumpkin

TALLAHASSEE, FL — Florida authorities are warning of the dangers of leaving children, pets and others unattended in hot cars. This comes on the heels of Hot Car Death Prevention Month in April, which was established after the July 2023 death of Ariya Paige, 10 months old. Ariya Paige died after her babysitter allegedly left her inside of a hot car for five hours, the Florida Highway Safety of Motor Vehicles said in a news release on Thursday.