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University of North Georgia implementing 'Momentum Year' to help freshmen get a taste of their major

A University of North Georgia shuttle waits for passengers Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018 at the Gainesville campus. UNG has launched a new initiative that allows students to dip toes into study major while a freshman to better determine if its the right area of study in the long-term. No more core classes only. - photo by Scott Rogers

09272018 META 1.jpg — A University of North Georgia shuttle waits for passengers Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018 at the Gainesville campus. UNG has launched a new initiative that allows students to dip toes into study major while a freshman to better determine if its the right area of study in the long-term. No more core classes only. - photo by Scott Rogers

Joshua Silavent

Updated: Sep 27, 2018, 1:11 PM

Published: Sep 26, 2018, 11:31 PM

For many college students, the toughest part of earning a bachelor’s degree is getting through those first two years of core classes and settling on a major area of study.

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Update: I-985 southbound reopens after closing due to separate vehicle fire, crash

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Updated: Apr 5, 2025, 12:17 AM

Published: Apr 4, 2025, 10:14 PM

Lanes have reopened after a vehicle fire and crash Friday, April 4, caused both southbound lanes of Interstate 985 to be blocked in the Flowery Branch area.

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