Macon State announces the 2012 summer semester President’s and Dean’s lists. Students on the President's List have a grade point average of at least 3.8 while taking a course load of at least nine semester hours. The Dean's List includes students who have at least a 3.5 grade point average while taking a course load of at least nine credit hours.

Here are the President's List students, listed by city of residence (the Dean’s List follows):

Albany               

While job opportunities may not be abundant in other industries, the Commercial Truck Driving (CTD) industry is growing fast with more than 8,000 expected new jobs (14.9%) in Georgia alone over the next six years.

According to Occupational Supply Demand System, national demand will increase by 100,000 jobs (18.6%) through 2018 for over the road truck drivers in the next 6 years.

Employment outlook is VERY GOOD. According to projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job opportunities are expected to be favorable for truck drivers.

In Georgia, average annual wages for commercial truck drivers (heavy and tractor-trailer) is $40,060.

Long-haul driving jobs are often more readily available to new drivers than local ones. With seniority, positions closer to home become more accessible.