Athens resident Jessica Hembree, who wants to become a doctor, began her college career last year but she took this semester off. Why? She wanted, needed, to save money to pay the additional thousands of dollars it will cost her to attend the University of Georgia this fall. Read the full article on The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

What you need to know about the Georgia economy and immigrant workers
1.3 million immigrants reside in Georgia, comprising 11.6% of the total population in the state.