Merger talks between Georgia Southern and Armstrong State Universities are coming to a head. WJCL confirms that the two local colleges have been exploring the option of combining. The Savannah Business Journal reported that those talks are at a point that the Georgia state Board of Regents will announce official merger talks Friday morning. If the schools combine, it would have a major impact on the area. The Journal reported that the number of students on what is now ASU's campus would double, if it became part of Georgia Southern.

Merger talks between Georgia Southern and Armstrong State Universities are coming to a head.

WJCL confirms that the two local colleges have been exploring the option of combining.

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The Savannah Business Journal reported that those talks are at a point that the Georgia state Board of Regents will announce official merger talks Friday morning.

If the schools combine, it would have a major impact on the area. The Journal reported that the number of students on what is now ASU's campus would double, if it became part of Georgia Southern.