Georgia’s technical college system braces for more budget cuts - Laura Diamond, Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Gov. Nathan Deal plans to re-evaluate proposed funding cuts to the state’s technical colleges that, if not changed, could lead to layoffs, campus closures and the elimination of some programs. At a time when the governor is urging colleges to produce more graduates, his original plan called for the Technical College System of Georgia to lose about $24 million next year from state funding used to teach students. The cut, which was included in his 2014 fiscal year budget proposal, reflects a drop in enrollment. A spokeswoman said Friday the governor will “revisit” the plan because proposed changes to the HOPE grant could result in a smaller enrollment drop than anticipated. http://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/georgias-technical-college-system-braces-for-more-/nWXsW/