Multiple Students Test Positive For COVID-19 At Georgia College

SMYRNA, GA — Georgia College in Milledgeville started the new semester Wednesday with in-person classes. Multiple students already tested positive for COVID-19 on the first day.

So far, nine students have been reported as positive between Wednesday and Friday, the college stated on its website. An additional nine were reported as positive from Aug. 7 through the day before classes resumed.

A committee has been formed to monitor COVID-19 cases on campus, according to the website. It consists of representatives from emergency preparedness, health care, student services and more.

“The current situation is still very fluid. Much can and will change as we move forward. As a result, please be aware that as new information emerges or if we receive additional guidance and directives, we may need to adjust and react accordingly,” according to its reopening section.