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GSU offers fiber optics classes
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Fiber optics technicians seeking certification have until July 25 at 5 p.m. to register for Georgia Southern University’s concentrated short exam-prep courses in Savannah.

Running Aug. 8-14, the courses end with a Fiber Optics Association (FOA) certification exam, given and graded in class. Participants are encouraged to register for all three courses in order to gain three certifications through seven days of training.

The textbook and the FOA certification exam are included in each class fee. For more details or to register, call toll-free 855-478-5551 or visit http://ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/fiberoptics.html.

Father, Son Arrested After Armed Standoff in Eden
Sheriff's report
Deputies respond Tuesday to a home in Eden, where a father and son were arrested after a standoff following a domestic dispute. (Submitted photo)
Two men were arrested Tuesday in Eden after a domestic dispute led to a standoff. Deputies say George Driggers, 47, threatened his girlfriend and law enforcement with a gun, then barricaded himself inside a home. His father, Alford Driggers, 80, was also charged for allegedly threatening deputies.
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