University System News: www.savannahnow.com Hurricane Irma: Georgia Southern classes cancelled until Monday http://savannahnow.com/hurricane-guide/news/2017-09-13/hurricane-irma-georgia-southern-classes-cancelled-until-monday University administrators and safety personnel have assessed the condition of the Georgia Southern University campus in Statesboro after Hurricane Irma and have been in contact with emergency officials across the state. After careful consideration, classes will resume on Monday, Sept. 18. Students […]
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New Admissions Counselor
Please join us in welcoming Amina Blackmon, Admissions Counselor, to our Georgia Highlands College community. Amina’s primary location will be the Douglasville Instructional Site. Amina was born and raised in Rochester, New York, and she now resides in Carrollton, Georgia. She graduated with a Bachelor’s in Marketing from the University of West Georgia. Fun Fact: Amina has a Master of Cosmetology license […]
New Reference and Instruction Librarian
Please join us in welcoming Melanie Vincent, Reference and Instruction Librarian, to our Georgia Highlands College community. Melanie’s primary location will be the Floyd Campus. Melanie is originally from Cartersville, Georgia. She graduated with a Bachelor’s in English with a literature concentration and a history minor from Berry College and went on to earn her MLIS from the University of Alabama. Melanie was previously a writing tutor […]
New WIOA Program Assistant
Please join us in welcoming Kyle Wheeless, WIOA Program Assistant, to our Georgia Highlands College community. Kyle’s primary location will be the Floyd Campus. Kyle is originally from Rome, Georgia. He graduated from Pepperell High School and completed his Associates degree at GHC in Fall of 2016. He is currently working towards a Bachelor’s degree. Kyle was previously the assistant general manager at Planet Fitness of Rome. Fun Fact: Kyle is a twin. […]
USG eclips for September 11, 2017
University System News: www.ajc.com Hurricane Irma: All public schools in metro Atlanta closed on Monday http://www.ajc.com/news/hurricane-irma-all-public-schools-metro-atlanta-closed-monday/iEXd5JztXBZCZeCPpBZqLJ/ Janel Davis The Atlanta Journal-Constitution As Hurricane Irma continued its destructive path north, metro Atlanta public schools all announced that they will close on Monday, with most remaining closed on Tuesday. Gwinnett County Schools, Atlanta Public Schools and Buford […]
USG eclips for September 8, 2017
University System News: www.ajc.com Georgia college students being evacuated to other campuses as Irma approaches http://www.ajc.com/news/local-education/georgia-college-students-being-evacuated-other-campuses-irma-approaches/Gskt6HQMqMRBy2J0ADM4hM/ Eric Stirgus Three South Georgia campuses will be closed starting Friday as the region prepares for a potential strike from Hurricane Irma. Students from the College of Coastal Georgia, Armstrong State and Savannah State universities are being asked to […]
Charger Food Pantry & Professional Clothes Closet
Greetings Chargers, The Charger Food Pantry is in need of the following on all locations. Please consider bringing these items to your campus’ Pantry located in Student Support Services as we serve over 800 visitors to date. Floyd campus alone has served over 450 visitors. plastic shopping bags (Kroger, Walmart) toiletry items (shampoo, conditioner, […]
USG eclips for September 7, 2017
University System News: www.bizjournals.com Gov. Deal declares state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Irma https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2017/09/06/gov-deal-declares-state-of-emergency-ahead-of.html Dave Williams Staff Writer, Atlanta Business Chronicle Gov. Nathan Deal declared a state of emergency in Georgia’s six coastal counties Wednesday in anticipation of Hurricane Irma. The order prohibits price gouging and waives rules and regulations for motor vehicles moving […]
USG eclips for September 5, 2017
University System News: www.ajc.com Campus carry attracts opinions, but no problems as school opens http://www.ajc.com/news/local-education/campus-carry-attracts-opinions-but-problems-school-opens/k8bJecouDoY8Pc4DygVJOJ/ Eric Stirgus The Atlanta Journal-Constitution There is some consensus among supporters and critics about one aspect of Georgia’s new campus carry law. Both sides say the provision that allows licensed weapon owners to carry guns at tailgating, but not inside […]
USG eclips for September 6, 2017
University System News: www.georgiatrend.com 2017 Higher Education Directory Georgia Trend’s annual listing of the state’s colleges, universities and technical schools, with information on admissions, costs and courses of study. http://www.georgiatrend.com/September-2017/2017-Higher-Education-Directory/?utm_source=eGaMorning&utm_campaign=ecd8c8bb37-eGaMorning-9_6_17&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_54a77f93dd-ecd8c8bb37-86731974&mc_cid=ecd8c8bb37&mc_eid=32a9bd3c56 Compiled By Christy Simo Georgia’s institutions of higher education – 28 public colleges serving 321,551 students, 22 public technical colleges with 133,455 students, and 25 […]