Website, hearings allow sound-off on transportation

A new website has been launched by state officials that will allow Georgians to sound-off on transportation plans. In conjunction with that, officials will begin a seven-city listening tour to allow residents to speak directly to decision-makers. The tour begins September 22nd in Macon, and will make stops in Savannah, Dalton, Atlanta, Valdosta, Columbus and Augusta. The website open for public comment is www.IT3.ga.gov

Website to help identify bank robbers

The FBI has launched a new website to help identify bank robbers in Georgia. GeorgiaBankRobbery.com is designed to enable the public to assist law enforcement. Made in conjunction with the Georgia Association of Bank Security, the site features images of people who may be involved in criminal activity or wanted for questioning. The public can click on an image to send comments or contact law enforcement.

Governor launches new website

Governor Sonny Perdue has a new website for his office. Gov.georgia.gov includes a video player with Perdue’s recent speeches and appearances. You can also sign up for an RSS feed – which stands for Really Simply Syndication – to that materials are sent to you automatically. You can link to the Governor’s new website here http://gov.georgia.gov.

New University System site helps students, teachers

The University System of Georgia Wednesday has fired-up a new website to provide students and teachers with a one-stop database to search schools and coursework.

Playing on the Georgia state song, the site is called georgiaonmyline.org. The University System is launching it to help broaden access to the state’s 35 colleges and universities.

It’s a clearinghouse site with an updated catalog of online courses and programs. It allows students to apply for admission to schools, register for courses and transfer credits between System schools. Georgia teachers can also use the site to access six new online graduate programs.

The site launch is another phase of the Board of Regents’ blueprint to build enrollment capacity in the University System. It’s expected another 100-thousand students will enroll in Georgia’s colleges and universities by the year 2020.