Georgia employees may see a change in the amount of Georgia income tax withholding from their paycheck beginning in January, 2019

On March 1, 2018, the Georgia General Assembly adopted HB 918 which may reduce income taxes payable by individuals subject to taxation in Georgia. Some major features of the bill are as follows: Reduction in Top Individual Income Tax Rate. HB 918 includes a two-phased reduction in the top individual income tax rate. In 2018, […]

GHC Directory Photos

I have reserved Tuesday January 15, 9AM-11AM to be available to take faculty/staff directory photos on the Floyd campus. I will be located in the Three Rivers Classroom in the library. No appointment is necessary. If you are in need of a GHC directory photo- either a new photo or retake/updated photo, make plans to […]

USG e-clips for January 4, 2019

University System News:   Atlanta Journal-Constitution Savannah State University president to retire in June By Eric Stirgus Savannah State University President Cheryl Dozier, who has been grappling with recent enrollment and budget declines, is retiring at the end of June, officials announced Friday. Dozier has been president of the university since 2011, after working the […]

Jeans in January

Want to wear blue jeans to work in January? Here’s how: You can wear jeans to work any day of the month in January but you have to pay to play! (Participation is optional of course) To participate in “Jeans in January”, employees can pay $2 per day or $5 for 4 days for the […]

Attend the ESPYR Time Management Training!

Our Employee Assistance Program ESPYR will be hosting a Time Management training as part of USG’s Well-Being Wednesdays initiative! Please Join Angelique Hall in the Solarium on Wednesday, January 9th in the Floyd Solarium from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for tips and training on how to manage your time better personally and professionally. For […]

Unlikely Hikers January Hike

  Boost your new year’s fitness goals by hiking off some of your post-holiday calories and stress with Highlands Unlikely Hikers. January Hike – Friday January 25th at 1:30pm – Redtop Mountain State Park, Cartersville, GA. Meet at the Iron Hill Trail (3.9 mile loop on moderate gravel surface) at 1:30 pm. Bring plenty of water and a light […]

LiveHealth Online Kiosk – see a doctor now

The LiveHealth Online Kiosk is available to Georgia Highlands employees and students. You can use LiveHealth Online for: *Allergies *Infections *Cold and flu-like symptoms such as a cough, sore throat, fever and headaches *Rashes and skin care The cost of the online visit is $49 or less if you have BCBSGA health benefits. The Kiosk […]

Valic – Employee Sessions

Valic can help you with investing in your future! This is available to part-time and full-time employees. Stephen Mink with Valic will be conducting employee sessions on Friday, January 18, 2019 at the Cartersville Campus to review and set up retirement plans for any interested employees. Stephen can assist with: Reviewing your retirement benefits (TRS/ORP) Setting […]

TicketsAtWork – Employee Discounts

TicketsAtWork is reminding you about our partnership with TicketsatWork. Register now, and you’ll have access to exclusive savings and special discounts to theme parks and attractions including the Walt Disney World® Resort, Universal Studios®, Las Vegas and New York City shows and performances, Disneyland®, SeaWorld®, Six Flags, and Cirque du Soleil! Also check with TicketsatWork.com […]

Waters leads Chargers to win over New Rock Prep

With seven players scoring in double digits the Chargers cruise to a 120-87 win over the Wolverines of New Rock Prep. The Chargers were led by Khalyl Waters with 23 points, Chris Wright and Dominic Ham with 16 points each, Derrick Cook, Carl Johnson, and Latief Harris with 15 points each, Mason Green added 13. The Chargers (13-2, 1-0) return to action on Wednesday as […]