ATHENS, Ga. — According to OnlineAthens, campus officials said that the University of Georgia will cut subsidies for students and employees to ride Athens Transit, costing the bus system $150,000 next year. For the full story, click here.
U. of Georgia to cut bus subsidies
A result of the state legislature cutting funds for higher education, UGA to pay Athens-Clarke County $1.20 per trip beginning July 1 instead of $1.35.
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