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Interim faculty adviser appointed to Student Media
Interim faculty adviser appointed to Student Media
GHC is getting more eco-friendly by installing a new HVAC system, which is also less expensive and more high-tech.
HVAC system being replaced on Floyd campus
Phishing is one of the most common scams people can come across. Recognizing the signs of a phishing attack is crucial in avoiding one as they can be dangerous.
Beware of phishing scams
The cast and crew of Backpack in the Alley pose for photographers on the red carpet inside DeSoto Theater after the premiere of the short film.
GHC student films featured in RIFF
Beginning spring semester of 2023, campus will observe the pre-Covid hours of 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays. Campuses will also operate Fridays between 8 a.m. and noon.
GHC changing campus hours
The honorably discharged Alec Lindsey, studying in the Veteran Resource Center at the Paulding Campus on January 17, 2023.
VA supports veteran students
Iasia Sweeting raises awareness for trafficking survivors
Iasia Sweeting raises awareness for trafficking survivors
On The Record: Ericka Walczak and Hugo Corondao
On The Record: Ericka Walczak and Hugo Corondao
GHC alumna Jacqueline Rodriguez is taking on an internship as an Admission Counselor for a sociology course she is taking at Kennesaw State University. She helps students with admission holds, admission status and explaining the programs offered by GHC. We also get a lot of older adults that call in wanting help in applying and are super excited to apply which is very rewarding, Rodriguez said.
Jacqueline Rodriguez lands an internship at GHC
Participants and attendees are seen on the Paulding campus seated at tables in the Cellar Lounge, tasting different types of chili.
Paulding campus hosts Chili Cook-Off
The United States is not following its founding principles any longer. History is being ignored, journalists are being censored and false rhetoric is being spewed in an effort to create a false narrative to control the masses.
Editorial: Our First Amendment rights are under attack
Some students are willing to shell out the extra $100+ for an access code to a required class, but others who prefer cheaper methods that fit better with their learning style have no choice.
Access codes are not worth their price tag
The election of Brian Kemp and Marjorie Taylor Greene could mean doom for Georgia.
Re-elected Georgia Republican candidates shatter hopes and dreams
The spotlight on Thanksgiving is often shifted to Black Friday and retail discounts instead of the meaning behind the holiday.
Thanksgiving is no longer about family
The Holiday Special, with Soup on the Side
The Holiday Special, with Soup on the Side
The United States is not following its founding principles any longer. History is being ignored, journalists are being censored and false rhetoric is being spewed in an effort to create a false narrative to control the masses.
Editorial: Our First Amendment rights are under attack
A Bartow Family Resources Medical bus outside the BFR Medical building in Cartersville. BFR Medical offers early pregnancy care, including testing and education on options to those who are pregnant.
Editorial: How GHC can help those affected by the overturning of Roe v. Wade decision
Celebrating National Person I Met in Line at Starbucks Twice Day with my friend Chuck. Or maybe its Todd. Donno.
Editorial Cartoon: National Person I Met in Line at Starbucks Twice Day
Some states have been passing religiously charged legislation that would bar public schools from teaching certain topics to students.
Editorial: Is academic freedom dying a slow death?
‘Turning Red’ makes families confront difficult discussions
‘Turning Red’ makes families confront difficult discussions
Tom Nook in Animal Crossing used to hound players to pay back home loans within a certain amount of time, or else they would be punished. Todays Tom Nook in Animal Crossing: New Horizons is more lenient and doesnt put a deadline on loan payments.
Children’s video games are oversimplified
The Latin Filmmakers panel gives a platform for Latin filmmakers to discuss the struggles they faced to make it in the film industry as Latinx individuals. (Pictured from left: RIFF Moderator Kelly Young, Writer, Director and Producer of The Son Rises, Alexander G. Seyum, Associate Producer and Background Caster for The Son Rises, Bernice Molina, Director of Hunting Souls, Diego Silva Acevedo, Cinematographer and First Assistant Director of Hunting Souls, Carlos Andres Cuervo, film actor and producer, Michelle Rivera, film producer and writer, Christina Nava and RIFF Moderator Melissa Simpson.)
Rome International Film Festival spotlights diversity
Review: Interview with the Vampire highlights color in storytelling
Review: ‘Interview with the Vampire’ highlights color in storytelling
A Kimono in the Cove and Anti-Cool Crowds
A Kimono in the Cove and Anti-Cool Crowds
Where The Outsiders Are
Where The Outsiders Are
Chargers forward, Ubong Okum (right), and Andrew College forward, Demarco Bethea (left), have a jump ball to start off their game on Jan. 19, 2023.
Chargers survive in overtime
Georgia in Focus: Sports updates for November
Georgia in Focus: Sports updates for November
Lady Chargers fall in conference opener
Lady Chargers fall in conference opener
Chargers player TJ Horton prepares to shoot a free throw in their contest against USC Salkehatchie on Feb. 9, 2020.
Leadership Series: TJ Horton finds home in new sport
Sports commentary: NFL needs to protect players
Sports commentary: NFL needs to protect players
All About AI
All About AI
The Holiday Special, with Soup on the Side
The Holiday Special, with Soup on the Side
On The Record: Ericka Walczak and Hugo Corondao
On The Record: Ericka Walczak and Hugo Corondao
A Kimono in the Cove and Anti-Cool Crowds
A Kimono in the Cove and Anti-Cool Crowds
Georgia in Focus: Sports updates for November
Georgia in Focus: Sports updates for November
The One with the Saturday Morning Cartoons
The One with the Saturday Morning Cartoons
The One with the Finals
The One with the Finals
The One with Spring Registration
The One with Spring Registration
The One with the Ski Trip
The One with the Ski Trip
The One with the Fall Frenzy
The One with the Fall Frenzy
On The Record: Ericka Walczak and Hugo Corondao
On The Record: Ericka Walczak and Hugo Corondao
On The Record featuring Crystal Lee
On The Record featuring Crystal Lee
On The Record: Dr. Mike Hobbs
On The Record: Dr. Mike Hobbs
On The Record: Professor Victoria Banks
On The Record: Professor Victoria Banks
Careers: Harold Campbell, GHC Writing Tutor
Careers: Harold Campbell, GHC Writing Tutor
All About AI
All About AI
The Holiday Special, with Soup on the Side
The Holiday Special, with Soup on the Side
ICWA, Elections, and Amaya!
ICWA, Elections, and Amaya!
Muffins and Mega-Pints
Muffins and Mega-Pints
Amazon Primed for Unionized Labor
Amazon Primed for Unionized Labor
A Kimono in the Cove and Anti-Cool Crowds
A Kimono in the Cove and Anti-Cool Crowds
Where The Outsiders Are
Where The Outsiders Are
A Riff-Ready Rundown
A Riff-Ready Rundown
Come One, Come All - Fall Fests for Filmmakers
Come One, Come All – Fall Fests for Filmmakers
Lots Of Fish In The Sea
Lots Of Fish In The Sea
Georgia in Focus: Sports updates for November
Georgia in Focus: Sports updates for November
New Faces and Intramural Sports at GHC
New Faces and Intramural Sports at GHC
Falcons Draft and NBA Playoffs
Falcons Draft and NBA Playoffs
Celtics or Bucks?
Celtics or Bucks?
NBA Playoffs and Player Activism
NBA Playoffs and Player Activism
Honors Student: Samantha Lewis, Health Sciences
Honors Student: Samantha Lewis, Health Sciences
Mentorship in Leadership: Jamie Petty
Mentorship in Leadership: Jamie Petty
Personal Development in Leadership: Ken Reaves
Personal Development in Leadership: Ken Reaves
Vision in Leadership: Jessica Lindberg
Vision in Leadership: Jessica Lindberg
Delegation in Leadership: Erin Shufro
Delegation in Leadership: Erin Shufro
Goal Setting in Leadership: Coach Brandan Harrell
Goal Setting in Leadership: Coach Brandan Harrell
Covid, Taliban, and Komodo Dragons
Covid, Taliban, and Komodo Dragons
Guilty Verdict, Europeans, and Marvel Vs. DC
Guilty Verdict, Europeans, and Marvel Vs. DC
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The honorably discharged Alec Lindsey, studying in the Veteran Resource Center at the Paulding Campus on January 17, 2023.
Iasia Sweeting raises awareness for trafficking survivors
On The Record: Ericka Walczak and Hugo Corondao
GHC alumna Jacqueline Rodriguez is taking on an internship as an Admission Counselor for a sociology course she is taking at Kennesaw State University. She helps students with admission holds, admission status and explaining the programs offered by GHC. We also get a lot of older adults that call in wanting help in applying and are super excited to apply which is very rewarding, Rodriguez said.
Participants and attendees are seen on the Paulding campus seated at tables in the Cellar Lounge, tasting different types of chili.
Carressa Hann, Community Transition Coordinator for the Northwest Georgia Center for Independent Living, is a recent graduate of Georgia Highlands College. She received a Bachelors in Business Administration specializing in healthcare.
Student Services offer support during troubling times
Brittany Ozmore wins the Nora Symmers Library Staff Award from the Georgia Library Association. This award means a lot to me in the fact that Ive been here for almost four years in the library and have a passion for what libraries stand for, and this just kind of renewed my passion for what we do here in the library, Ozmore said.
On The Record featuring Crystal Lee
GHC students share their thoughts on the academic calendar
Attendees of the outdoor showing of Halloween (2018) sat in lawn chairs and on towels and blankets.
The Aspen Prize plaque can be seen at the front desk at the Marietta campus.
On The Record: Dr. Mike Hobbs
Dr. Hobbs speaks out on encouraging others to take college classes while in the workforce to bolster their credentials and get ahead in their careers.
Inflation has caused numerous price increases around GHC, including convenient refreshment options.
Greg Shropshire was a personal mentor for many students ranging from middle school to college ages. He is remembered fondly by those he has worked with.
On The Record: Professor Victoria Banks
Non-native English-speaking students have difficulty navigating college life
Nursing students from Cohort 2023 attend lecture at Heritage Hall.
Students will be able to enjoy the new gas firepit while taking in views of Paris Lake.
The audience sits in the theater as they await the Opera production “The Barber of Seville.”
Anticipating the result of the next batter, GHC softball head coach Savannah Sloan watches as the Lady Chargers head to extra innings against Gordon State on April 7, 2021.
At the Zaxbys booth, GHC Cartersville students Marena Cescutti and Morgan Walke seek information about the company at the career fair on Feb. 8, 2022.
From left to right, Debra Wigbels, Alexa Munoz Pinon and Colby Morris are recognized for their outstanding academic achievement among numerous students that acheived the President’s list.
The student support services bulletin board highlights a few of the many resources available to students. Floyd campus. February 02, 2022.

February 7, 2022

Many students participated in the clean-up event in celebration of America Recycles Day.
Graphic design students create new logos for Highlands Writers Conference
Chargers Head Coach JJ Merritt celebrates after a basket in the Chargers game against Central Georgia Technical College on March 23, 2021.
Leadership Series: O’Maryiah Tucker brings the hustle
From left, Information Specialist, Debby Zeigler, has worked at GHC for 29 years and was previously a counselor for the deaf and hard-of-hearing program. Admissions Counselor, Trish Linsdey, is certified in ASL.
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