Cumberland Academy of Georgia Receives New Bus from Ed Voyles Automotive

Staff Report From Metro Atlanta CEO

Friday, September 21st, 2018

Cumberland Academy of Georgia received a donation from Ed Voyles Automotive Group in the form of a new bus specifically upgraded for its' students. Ed Voyles Automotive Group donated the new cargo bus and also donated to upgrades necessary for the special needs school. These upgrades included: adding seats and seatbelts, installing washable flooring and installing windows and special lighting for students. These updates offer Cumberland's students a chance to ride in a bus made especially for them.

Students gathered at the front of the school to watch and cheer as the new Cumberland bus was revealed to all in a special way. The board of directors, including board member Valery Voyles, gathered in the front of the school along with the entire student body. The principal drove the bus to the front of the school with all the students cheering. A student handed Ms. Voyles flowers while others read a poem of thanks as students recognised this very special donation.

"We are so thankful for this generous donation from Ed Voyles Automotive Group. Valery Voyles has been an active board member for years and has given her time and resources to help Cumberland help children and families. Part of the Cumberland curriculum is to integrate students in the community through field trips and weekly life skills trainings. The students could not be more excited for a new bus that can accommodate them," says Debbi Scarborough, headmaster and founding director of Cumberland Academy of Georgia. "With our school growing, we needed another bus that was accessible for our students, and Ed Voyles Automotive Group made that happen."

Because of Cumberland's growing student body, it became important to find a bus that could accommodate its many students. This new addition to the school provides students the opportunity to travel in larger groups on field trips and on longer overnight travel. In addition, this bus will make it easier to transport students to go off campus to learn life skills at various businesses throughout Atlanta.