GNB Update

Here's what's happening for Monday on GNB...

A shake-up in the Georgia governor's race. Peach Pundit reports that independent candidate Ray Boyd withdrew his bid to become Governor over the weekend. Boyd decided to run as an independent after he refused to a sign an oath to run on the Republican ticket.

Two middle Georgia high schools get federal grants. Macon.com reports that Westside High School will receive a grant of $1.7 million. The money will be used to help buy iPods, eBooks, and other technology for the new school year. Meanwhile, Macon.com also says that Peach County High School will get more than $5 million worth of improvements over a three-year period.

Good news for jobseekers in Columbus. Ledger-Enquirer.com reports that Kysor/Warren is expanding its operations in the Chattahoochee Valley. The expansion by the refigeration manufacturing company will create 200 new jobs in the Fountain City. The lease lasts for 10 years.

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