MACON, Ga. — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp approved the demolition of two "cottages" at the Georgia Academy for the Blind in an executive order, paving the way for "potential future growth" and new developments, the order says.
Georgia Academy for the Blind, which is located on Macon's Vineville Avenue, was established by the State Legislature in 1852 to serve students who are blind or visually impaired.
The order approves the demolition of Cottage 1 and Cottage 4 at the school, which the executive order says suffer age-related issues, non-compliance with construction codes, occupancy standards and can't accommodate the current needs for student services.
In its place, the executive order would allow the school's Hendrix building to expand, relocate a playground along with enabling "potential future growth."
The executive order was signed on Sept. 9 and authorized the Department of Education to direct "the razing, demolition, and disposal of said Structures" as long as it is in line with the laws and "best interest of the State of Georgia."
It is unclear when the demolition will move ahead.
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