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Berry CollegeROME -- The Dean’s List for spring semesterr honors students who posted an academic average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale while carrying a class load of at least 12 hours during … more

5/15/22

GNTC opens resource centers to assist special population students

Daizha Staples, Special Populations coordinator at GNTC, manages the new program, which operates through the Office of Student Success. She also oversees all of GNTC’s food pantries and … more

Submitted by GNTC | 5/12/22

Registration open for Dalton State summer camps

DALTON – After being closed for two years due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, summer camps at Dalton State College are now open for registration. The five camps scheduled this year include The World … more

Submitted by Dalton State College | 5/12/22

Roberts challenges Reed for BOE seat

It was only a few months ago that Kelli Reed and William “Sparky” Roberts were serving together on the Murray County Board of Education. Now, Roberts is trying to unseat Reed for the … more

By Jimmy Espy, Editor | 5/10/22

GNTC honors spring 2022 graduates

More than 150 Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students crossed the stage of the Dalton Convention Center on Thursday, May 5, to the cheers of their families, friends and instructors.Dr. … more

5/6/22

Abernathy wins Lesche scholarship

The Lesche Woman’s Club has selected its 2022 scholarship recipients. Rylie Abernathy, Emma Ferguson and Karen Lopez will receive scholarships from the oldest ladies’ literary club in … more

Submitted by Lesche Woman’s Club | 5/3/22

TCSG Commissioner Greg Dozier, left, and 2021 Rick Perkins Award recipient Casey Corbett, right, pose with Crista Resch, GNTC instructor and director of Ultrasound programs, who was selected as one of nine regional finalists for Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year. The winner of the state award will be announced on Wednesday, April 27.

GNTC instructor advances in state Rick Perkins Award competition

Crista Resch, director of Ultrasound programs at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC), instructor of Vascular Sonography and winner of the college’s 2022 Rick Perkins Instructor of the … more

Submitted by GNTC | 4/28/22

Reinhardt adds new academic programs

WALESKA – Reinhardt adds seven new high-growth concentrations and minors to their academic offerings to provide students with expertise in high-growth areas in which local and national … more

4/28/22

Kemp signs controversial education package

ATLANTA - Republican Gov. Brian Kemp signed a series of education bills Thursday, completing work on an agenda legislative Democrats, civil rights groups and educators have criticized as … more

By Dave Williams, Bureau Chief, Capitol Beat News Service | 4/28/22

GNTC spring commencement set for May 5

GNTC’s 2022 Spring Commencement CeremonyGeorgia Northwestern Technical CollegeSpring 2022 Commencement CeremonyDate: Thursday, May 5, at 6 p.m.Location: Dalton Convention Center, DaltonStudents … more

Submitted by GNTC | 4/25/22

GNTC students place at state PBL competition

Three Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students placed in their competitions at the recent Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) State Competition in Atlanta. Mark Upton, GNTC Marketing Management … more

Submitted by GNTC | 4/15/22

Suwanee student wins birding art competition

SOCIAL CIRCLE – Four budding bird artists have been selected as T-shirt Art Contest winners in Georgia’s 16th annual Youth Birding Competition, according to the state Department of … more

Submitted by Georgia DNR | 4/15/22

Board of Regents holding the line on tuition again

ATLANTA - All but one of Georgia's public colleges and universities will not be raising tuition for the third year in a row.The University System of Georgia Board of Regents voted Tuesday to hold the … more

By Dave Williams, Bureau Chief, Capitol Beat News Service | 4/15/22

HMC offers evening class option for CNA course

Hamilton Medical Center offering evening class option for CNA course DALTON – Hamilton Medical Center (HMC) is now offering an evening class option for its certified nursing assistant (CNA) … more

Submitted by HMC | 4/15/22

Eton Elementary honor rolls

6th gradeSTAR Honor Roll: Leonardo Apodaca, Jonathan Jiminez, Kendall Kopcsak, Aris Mazariegos, Sarabeth McCamy, Ella SmithHonor Roll: Kaira Barnes, Lana Carter, Brody Evans Thomas, Addie Jones, … more

4/14/22

Stephanie Scearce, vice president of Economic Development at GNTC (center), accepts the Innovator of the Year Award from Eli Falls, president and CEO of the Murray County Chamber of Commerce and the Industrial Development Authority (left), and Sheila Simpson, chair of the Murray Chamber board.

GNTC named Murray Chamber Innovator of the Year

The Murray County Chamber of Commerce selected Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) as its 2022 Innovator of the Year.The Chamber’s Executive Team and Board of Directors chair select … more

Submitted by GNTC | 4/14/22

Coker Elementary Honors

Perfect attendanceKindergartenRebekah Ingle, Trea Bishop, Haven Southern, Greison Hughes, Jabtha Mang, Bentlee Fields, Kyle Hanson, Liam Hawkins, Kansas Silvers, Maya Stevens1st GradeCallie Davis, … more

4/12/22

Woodlawn Elementary School honor rolls

3rd Term Star and Honor RollThird Grade Star: Dylan Banks, Estela Bautista, Byrklee Cargal, Susana Carmelo, Allison Chavarria, Hattie Clark, Eli Dennis, Daria Dorado, Carter Green, Bella … more

4/7/22

Grant covers tuition costs for students in high demand career fields

Students who wish to pursue one of Georgia’s high demand careers may be eligible for a grant to pay 100% of tuition costs for select in-demand technical certificate and diploma programs at … more

By GNTC | 4/7/22

Tanner Davis named to Murray BOE

A 31-year old businessman was chosen on Monday to fill the unexpired term of Sparky Roberts on the Murray County Board of Education.Tanner Davis, who operates Drifters Trading in Eton, will hold the … more

By Jimmy Espy, Editor | 4/5/22