Dahlonega, GA – The Testing Center at North Georgia College & State University was recently awarded Test Center Certification by the National College Testing Association (NCTA), making it the only NCTA-certified testing center in Georgia. Criteria for certification are rigorous and are based on the NCTA Professional Standards and Guidelines, which were developed to guide post-secondary test centers in the... Read more
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North Georgia College & State University Testing Center earns national certification
May 29 | Posted by editor | Lumpkin, News Tags: North Georgia College & State University
Two North Georgia administrators chosen for annual Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Who’s Who List
May 27 | Posted by editor | Lumpkin, News Tags: North Georgia College & State UniversityDahlonega, GA – Dr. Bonita Jacobs, president of North Georgia College & State University, and Richard Oates, associate vice president for academic affairs and interim dean of the Mike Cottrell School of Business, have been named by the Atlanta Business Chronicle as two of the top 100 leaders in education in the greater Atlanta area. Taking office in July of 2011,... Read more
University selects new dean for Mike Cottrell School of Business
May 24 | Posted by editor | Lumpkin, News Tags: North Georgia College & State UniversityDahlonega, GA - North Georgia College & State University has selected Dr. Donna T. Mayo as the dean for the university’s Mike Cottrell School of Business. Mayo, who is currently dean and professor of marketing in the School of Business at Dalton State College, will assume her new role effective July 1, 2012. “Dr. Mayo is a dynamic, engaging leader,” said... Read more
Rep. Graves’ Dalton Office to Hold Senior Fair
May 22 | Posted by editor | Events, Fannin, Lumpkin, News, Union, White Tags: Tom GravesWashington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-09) announced today his Dalton district office will hold an outreach event for senior citizens on Thursday, May 24, 2012. The event will be held from 10:00am until 1:00pm at the Dalton Community Center, 218 N. Frederick Street, Dalton, GA 30721. This event will focus on the needs and concerns of the senior community... Read more
Rep. Graves Votes to Reaffirm America’s Staunch Support of Israel
May 16 | Posted by editor | Fannin, Lumpkin, News, Politics, Union, White Tags: Tom GravesWashington, D.C. – Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-09) released the following statement, after voting for HR 4133, the United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012. HR 4133 reaffirms the stalwart historic relationship between the two countries and strengthens security cooperation between the United States and Israel. The bill also reaffirms America’s commitment to Israel’s security and supports Israel’s right to... Read more
North Georgia Chamber Symphony Spring Concerts
May 16 | Posted by editor | Events, Lumpkin, News, Union Tags: North Georgia Chamber SymphonyDahlongea, GA – The North Georgia Chamber Symphony, Inc. presents its Spring Concerts: Thursday, May 17, 2012, 7:30 p.m., Grace Presbyterian Church, Dawsonville Friday, May 18, 2012, 7:00 p.m., Old Courthouse on the Square, Blairsville Saturday, May 19, 2012, 7:30 p.m. Dahlonega United Methodist Church Come hear some beautiful, exciting and familiar music. We’re playing Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, two of Mendelssohn’s Songs Without Words,... Read more
Zoller Releases M.A.P. for Prosperity
May 12 | Posted by editor | Fannin, Habersham, Lumpkin, News, Politics, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, White Tags: Martha ZollerGainesville, GA – Popular talk show host and leading conservative candidate for Congress Martha Zoller released her legislative agenda yesterday to supporters in Georgia’s 9th Congressional District that participated in her twenty county “Mini-Van Caravan,” which ended last month. “Over the past several months, I’ve traveled the 9th Congressional District to discuss my candidacy for Congress, but more importantly – to... Read more
Rep. Graves’ Vote on CISPA (HR 3523)
May 8 | Posted by editor | Fannin, Habersham, Lumpkin, News, Politics, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, White Tags: Tom GravesRep. Graves outlines why he voted in favor of HR 3523, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) Washington, D.C. - In the past decade, technology has advanced tremendously to the point where most individuals and companies use computers and the internet to conduct business and for personal purposes. This technology has enabled companies and individuals to function more efficiently; however, it... Read more
Experts to speak about future of public health and community involvement
May 6 | Posted by editor | Events, Lumpkin, News Tags: North Georgia College and & State UniversityDahlonega, GA – North Georgia College and & State University, along with the state’s District 2 Public Health Department and the North Georgia Community Foundation, will host a luncheon to discuss the new public health emphasis on shaping policy, systems and environments to promote healthy communities. The event, scheduled for May 17 at 11:30 a.m. will feature Carolyn Crump and... Read more
ShePAC to Headline Campaign Events for Martha Zoller
May 5 | Posted by editor | Events, Fannin, Habersham, Lumpkin, News, Politics, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, White Tags: Martha ZollerGainesville, GA – Teri Christoph and Suzanne Terrell of the conservative political action committee She-PAC will headline two events this month for popular radio talk show host and leading conservative candidate for Congress Martha Zoller. “I am thrilled to have Teri and Suzi join me this month to rally and inspire Georgia voters,” said Zoller. “Both women are leaders in the... Read more
North Georgia College & State University maintains prestigious AACSB business accreditation
May 1 | Posted by editor | Lumpkin, News Tags: North Georgia College & State UniversityBlairsville, GA – The Mike Cottrell School of Business at North Georgia College & State University has maintained its business accreditation by AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Founded in 1916, AACSB International is the longest serving global accrediting body for business schools that offer bachelors, masters, and doctorate degrees in business and accounting. Only 643 schools of... Read more
The April 2011 ‘Super Outbreak’: One Year Later
April 29 | Posted by editor | Habersham, Lumpkin, News, Rabun, Regional, White Tags: Georgia Emergency Management AgencyAtlanta, GA — This week marks the one year anniversary of a “Super Outbreak” of intensely destructive tornados across Georgia, Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi and Tennessee. A total of 15 tornadoes touched down in Georgia on April 27 and 28, 2011, including an EF-4 and five EF-3 twisters resulting in dozens of injuries and 15 deaths. “Last spring was an unprecedented season for... Read more
North Georgia Burn Ban Boosts Air Quality
April 29 | Posted by editor | Lumpkin, News, Regional Tags: Georgia Forestry CommissionMacon, GA – On May 1, an outdoor burn ban will begin in 54 Georgia counties, primarily in the northern half of the state. Affected residents are asked to refrain from burning yard and land clearing debris, whose smoke can negatively impact the state’s air quality during the hot summer months by contributing to high ozone levels. “These restrictions are required... Read more
Speakers set for North Georgia College & State University commencement ceremonies
April 25 | Posted by editor | Lumpkin, News Tags: North Georgia College & State UniversityDahlonege, GA – The schools of North Georgia College & State University have announced the speakers for this spring’s commencement ceremonies, just a few weeks away. The university has four different commencement ceremonies, beginning May 4 and ending May 6. The guest speakers will bring a wide range of experience and expertise to the events. Mary Norman, Coca-Cola’s director of marketing... Read more
Rep. Graves: It’s Time to Pass the Fair Tax
April 21 | Posted by editor | Fannin, Lumpkin, News, Politics, Towns, Union, White Tags: Tom GravesWashington, DC - Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-09) released the following statement today on tax day, urging Congress to pass the Fair Tax. H.R. 25, or the Fair Tax Act, would replace the complicated U.S. tax code with a simpler, streamlined tax system by shifting the federal government’s taxation system from income-based to consumption-based revenue collection. “Today, as millions of Americans are writing... Read more
UniversityPress receives grant of nearly $25,000 for digital publishing
April 18 | Posted by editor | Lumpkin, News Tags: North Georgia College & State UniversityDahlonega, GA – The University Press of North Georgia (UPNG), a scholarly press operated by North Georgia College & State University, has won a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Digital Start-Upgrant for $24,923 to support the press’s exploration of peer review processesfor publishing born-digital book-length scholarly monographs in the humanities toencourage their support, acceptance, and use in academia. The Press... Read more
Zoller: “Rosen’s comments remind me why I’m running for Congress and who I’, fighting for!”
April 13 | Posted by editor | Fannin, Habersham, Lumpkin, News, Politics, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, White Tags: Martha ZollerGainesville, GA – In response to Hilary Rosen’s unprovoked attack on Ann Romney, popular talk show host and leading conservative candidate for Congress in Georgia’s 9th Congressional District, Martha Zoller, issued the following statements: “After leaving the fast-paced, corporate retail world, I took on the hardest job in the world – being a mom. Raising four children, managing the finances, and... Read more
Rep. Graves Announces Conference on Small Business
April 7 | Posted by editor | Events, Fannin, Lumpkin, News, Politics, Regional, Union, White Tags: Tom GravesWashington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-09) announced he will host a conference on small business called, “Government and Small Business: Moving Forward Together.” The event will be held on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 for all interested 9th District citizens from 9:00am until 12:00pm at Dalton City Hall, 300 W. Waugh Street, Dalton, GA 30720. Attendees will be able to... Read more
Rep. Graves Announces Spring/Summer 2012 County Connection Days
March 28 | Posted by editor | Fannin, Lumpkin, News, Politics, Union, White Tags: Tom GravesWashington,D.C. - U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-9) has announced the 2012 spring/summer dates for his 9th Congressional District County Connection Program. A Constituent Services Representative from Congressman Graves’ office will be available to meet with constituents on the following dates and locations. The program, which started in February 2011, positions members of Rep. Graves’ staff in counties across the 9th district on... Read more
Freedomworks PAC Backs Martha Zoller for Congress
March 23 | Posted by editor | Fannin, Lumpkin, News, Politics, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, White Tags: Martha ZollerGainesville, GA – Devoted to “lower taxes, less government, and more freedom,” the Political Action Committee (PAC) of the conservative grassroots organization FreedomWorks announced today their endorsement of popular talk show host and leading conservative candidate for Congress, Martha Zoller. FreedomWorks PAC Executive Director Max Pappas commented, “Through extensive personal interviews, detailed research of their records, and feedback from activists in... Read more
