ATLANTA - A group organized by Gov. Sonny Perdue is recommending that the state's community colleges merge with the technical college system.<br />
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The state's eight community colleges are part of the University System of Georgia, while the 33 technical colleges have their own governing board. The proposal would create the first comprehensive community college system in the state's history. <br />
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It's an idea that's been discussed by lawmakers and educators previously but has never garnered enough support to go forward. A state Senate committee will meet this summer to look at the issue. <br />
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Professors at some two-year colleges oppose the merger because they say - for one thing - community colleges and technical schools have different missions.
