A state lawmaker who supports merging several historically black public colleges in Georgia has introduced a resolution urging the Board of Regents to move ahead with the cost-saving move. State Sen. Seth Harp wants to merge two of the historically black schools with nearby predominantly white colleges. The goal is to save money as the state grapples with a $2.2 billion budget shortfall. Critics say the schools have a rich civil rights legacy and that students who might otherwise not attend college are being educated at the schools. The plan would merge the historically black Savannah State University with Armstrong Atlantic State University. Albany State University would combine with nearby Darton College. The state Board of Regents would have to approve any merger.
(Associated Press)
(Associated Press)
