New Georgia High School Nears Completion

  • 04/09/18

The Monroe Comprehensive High School in Albany, Ga., recently grew through another phase of construction toward an eventual new school. The project, which recently saw students moving into the School’s new academic wing, will be completed in 2019.

Along with a new gymnasium and athletic complex, the new facility will also feature a wing for the fine arts, and plenty of space for classrooms. New portions of the project will be completed every 10-11 months until completion.

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