For a state nicknamed the Peach State, Georgia’s history can be considered tumultuous and bittersweet. The state was the last member of the thirteen colonies, was but also one of the first states to leave for the Confederacy in the Civil War. The Georgian Gold Rush led to a spike of migration to the state, and population pressure, among other things, triggered the Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears, one of the darkest moments in U.S.-Native American relations. Today, Georgia has a thriving industrial and economic culture, boasting a progressive income tax policy that is lower than the rest of the U.S.
Georgia has also become progressive with its policies towards online schools. As of 20120, legislation passed to require every high school student to complete at least one online class before earning a diploma. Only a couple of other states, including Michigan, Florida, and Alabama, already ask all students to take online courses. As it is, online schools in Georgia have seen a rise in popularity, and with that has come more importance put on the creation of better web education. Georgia Virtual School (GAVS) is funded by the state’s Department of Education. Students enrolled in traditional high school can take their required online course through GAVS or make up credits. With over 100 offered classes, plenty of online learning resources, and access to the bwelest educators in the state, students can earn their high school diploma through an online program with ease.
Students wishing to earn a college degree through Georgia’s online schools are still eligible for the HOPE scholarship, which is funded through the state lottery. The only requirements to earn the financial aid are a high school degree or GED with a 3.0 or higher GPA. Recently, however, the scholarship was cut so that only high school students could apply, not those already enrolled in college.
The distance learning program at The University of Georgia is one of the best online schools Georgia has available. With Georgian pharmaceutical, education, and healthcare industries booming, certificates, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees are offered in those fields entirely online.
Georgia has made available online educational resources for each of its citizens. From the Digital Library of Georgia to an online encyclopedia, a database of Georgian government publications, a search engine for magazine and journal articles, and much more, there is no information that is unavailable to a Georgian student – and the future seems bright for web-based education.
1704 South Slappey Blvd
Albany, GA 31701
980 Hammond Drive- Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30328
11935 Abercorn St
Savannah, GA 31419-1997
500 Washington Street SE
Gainesville, GA 30501-3668
201 David-Eliza Fountain Circle
Mount Vernon, GA 30445
1900 Emery St Suite 200
Atlanta, GA 30318
3300 Macon Tech Dr
Macon, GA 31206
2000 Clayton State Boulevard
Morrow, GA 30260-0285
4225 University Ave
Columbus, GA 31907-5645
2400 Gillionville Rd
Albany, GA 31707-3098
1 West Court Square
Decatur, GA 30030-2556
408 Administration Building- 201 Dowman Drive
Atlanta, GA 30322
2460 Wesley Chapel Rd- Ste 25A
Decatur, GA 30035
1005 State University Dr
Fort Valley, GA 31030-4313
231 W Hancock Street
Milledgeville, GA 31061
1120 Fifteenth St
Augusta, GA 30912
115 Davis Road
Martinez, GA 30907
3251 Panthersville Rd
Decatur, GA 30034-3832
Hwy 301 South
Statesboro, GA 30460
800 Georgia Southwestern State University Dr.
Americus, GA 31709-4693
33 gilmer st
Atlanta, GA 30303-3083
5141 Snapfinger Woods Dr
Decatur, GA 30035-4022
3393 Peachtree Road- Suite 1003
Atlanta, GA 30326
700 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Atlanta, GA 30314-4143
2065 ITT Tech Way N.W.
Kennesaw, GA 30144
1000 Chastain Rd
Kennesaw, GA 30144-5591
2990 Landrum Education Dr
Oakwood, GA 30566
1927 Lakeside Parkway
Tucker, GA 30084
3038 Evans Mill Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038-2418
100 College Station Dr
Macon, GA 31206-5145
1400 Coleman Avenue
Macon, GA 31207
1100 Second St SE
Cochran, GA 31014-1599
82 College Circle
Dahlonega, GA 30597-1001
342 Bull St
Savannah, GA 31402-3146
315 Shorter Ave
Rome, GA 30165
709 Mall Blvd
Savannah, GA 31406
3001 E First St
Vidalia, GA 30474
1100 S. Marietta Parkway
Marietta, GA 30060-2896
1501 Millpond Rd
Thomasville, GA 31792
107 North Chapel Drive
Toccoa Falls, GA 30598-7062
100 Alumni Dr
Cleveland, GA 30528
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602
8200 Roberts Dr
Sandy Springs, GA 30350-4147
3152 Perimeter Pkwy
Augusta, GA 30909-4583
4747 Hamilton Rd Ste E
Columbus, GA 31904-6359
8001 Chatham Center Dr Ste 200
Savannah, GA 31405-7400
1601 Maple St
Carrollton, GA 30118-0001
1500 N Patterson
Valdosta, GA 31698
2807 Wylds Rd Ste B
Augusta, GA 30909
4089 Val Tech Rd
Valdosta, GA 31602
