Corrections centers to close

The state Department of Corrections says it will close diversion centers at Gainesville, Macon and Waycross. Corrections Commissioner James Donald says the closings are needed to accomplish a 3.5 percent budget cut Gov. Sonny Perdue ordered. The centers are for low-risk felons. They are designed to house adult felons for 90 to 120 days while they work paying jobs in the community to pay fines. Donald says employees will be offered other jobs within the Corrections Department.