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Graphic includes a soldier, American flags and our GHC Student Veterans of America Patch in the top right corner. Happy Veterans Day!
Honoring Veterans with events and resources
Homecoming tradition begins with crowning of first royalty
Homecoming tradition begins with crowning of first royalty
Virtual bookstore challenges resolved
Virtual bookstore challenges resolved
Steam Cafe opens at Cartersville campus
Steam Cafe opens at Cartersville campus
CMA honors Katie Baxter for advising excellence
CMA honors Katie Baxter for advising excellence
Students dressed up as vampires and are enjoying food before trying to figure out who the murderer is.
Psychology Club hosts Halloween murder mystery
Applied Studio Art students, Cameron Brown, Kyle Garriga and Alyssa Jones working on the new GHC mural in Cartersville.
Cartersville art students craft mural in MIC area
Gaza survivors share terrifying experiences
Gaza survivors share terrifying experiences
Professor Cindy Wheeler captivates her class with passion and expertise, shaping future careers one lesson at a time.
Cindy Wheeler – what do you even do here?
Professor Applegate is seated on a bench in front of the lake on the Floyd campus.
Professor Nancy Applegate Honored as Mace Bearer
Floyd cafe menu changes spark student concerns
Floyd cafe menu changes spark student concerns
Students share heartfelt Thanksgiving traditions
Students share heartfelt Thanksgiving traditions
Finding success in a slower job market
Finding success in a slower job market
Students raise concerns over lack of menstrual products on campus
Students raise concerns over lack of menstrual products on campus
Editorial: The First Amendment is critical to maintaining democracy
Editorial: The First Amendment is critical to maintaining democracy
Editorial: The First Amendment is critical to maintaining democracy
Editorial: The First Amendment is critical to maintaining democracy
Editorial Cartoon: Pandora's Box
Editorial Cartoon: Pandora’s Box
Editorial: Willow Project will accelerate destruction of our environment
Editorial: Willow Project will accelerate destruction of our environment
Right-leaning states celebrate Women's History Month by proposing legislature that restricts women's rights.
Lawmakers celebrate Women’s History Month by removing their rights
Instruction and mentions of Black history continue to be banned and restricted in US public school systems. It is a disservice to those who have suffered and those who would like to learn more about it.
Black history cannot be erased
"Time Cut" draws similarities to "Totally Killer"
“Time Cut” draws similarities to “Totally Killer”
Film Majors showcase skills and earn awards at RIFF
Film Majors showcase skills and earn awards at RIFF
After 24 years, "Beetlejuice" finally gets a sequel. How is it compared to the original 80s cult classic?
“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” delivers a fun but familiar return
Wolverine and Deadpool’s bloody reunion
Wolverine and Deadpool’s bloody reunion
Cast of Descendants taking final bows
“Descendants” takes the stage at Rome Little Theatre
Contributed by GHC Flickr
New fields named in honor of community leaders
Chargers win victory in home opener
Chargers win victory in home opener
The Lady Chargers line up as their names are called as the match is beginning.
Lady Chargers wrap up season
Get locked in with Chargers basketball
Get locked in with Chargers basketball
From left to right is Ryan Martin, Ali Banks, Grayson Godbee
Chargers rally around “Molon Labe” for current season
Banned Books
Banned Books
Securing Our Campus
Securing Our Campus
Club Speed Dating Ep. 1
Club Speed Dating Ep. 1
Movies So Bad They're Good
Movies So Bad They’re Good
GHC Sports and QB landings
GHC Sports and QB landings
Banned Books
Banned Books
Club Speed Dating Ep. 1
Club Speed Dating Ep. 1
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
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
Securing Our Campus
Securing Our Campus
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
Movies So Bad They're Good
Movies So Bad They’re Good
Unconventional Fashion
Unconventional Fashion
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
GHC Sports and QB landings
GHC Sports and QB landings
Chargers, Contracts, and Comparisons
Chargers, Contracts, and Comparisons
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
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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Abby Chesnut

Abby Chesnut, Online/Social Media/& Visual Arts Editor

Abby Chesnut (She/They) majors in Business Administration and transferred to Kennesaw State University for marketing. A creative mind with a love of animals, she has over 9 years of blogging and social media experience. You can find Abby’s blogs, The Chesnut Mutts and Healing Whiskers on their websites.

 

All content by Abby Chesnut
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[Photo] New overnight trip requirements added, festival volunteers needed

Savannah Pollocks, News Editor
November 20, 2023
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[Photo] Varsity & League Sports Schedule

Six Mile Post Staff
November 15, 2023
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[Photo] Professors deserve more than a thank-you certificate

Tami-Ann Treasure and Anna Crusselle
November 14, 2023
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[Photo] Earn credits, experience in Paris with study abroad

Abigail Henderson, Features Editor
October 23, 2023
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[Photo] SGA hosts upcoming fall activities

Savannah Pollocks, News Editor
October 9, 2023
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[Photo] Academic Showcase displays work of college members

Anna Crusselle, Editor-in-Chief
April 3, 2023
"The Whale" and "Everything Everywhere All at Once" from A24 Studios received multiple nominations and Oscars during the 95th Academy Awards.

[Photo] Commentary: Two films defy expectations at 95th Academy Awards

Ashley Hall, Editor-in-Chief
April 3, 2023
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[Photo] Would you be interested in a Chess Club?

March 26, 2023
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[Photo] If you had a time machine, would you go to the past or the future?

March 12, 2023
Instruction and mentions of Black history continue to be banned and restricted in US public school systems. It is a disservice to those who have suffered and those who would like to learn more about it.

[Photo] Black history cannot be erased

Six Mile Post Staff
February 28, 2023
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[Photo] Do you sing in the shower?

February 26, 2023
In “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,” Death follows Puss, causing him severe anxiety. Puss has to learn to accept death as an inevitability so he can live a full life.

[Photo] Review: ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ nails anxiety representation

Ashley Hall, Editor-in-Chief
February 20, 2023
The future SGA President will have numerous opportunities and responsibilities. They will work closely with GHC leadership to improve students' experience and participate in events to represent the college.

[Photo] SGA seeks new president

Ashley Hall, Editor-in-Chief
February 20, 2023
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.

[Photo] Access codes not worth their price tag

Tami-Ann Treasure, Opinion and Editorials Editor
January 25, 2023
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[Photo] Do you meet with classmates outside of school?

January 8, 2023
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[Photo] Which holiday do you look forward to most?

December 22, 2022
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[Photo] Do you make resolutions for the New Year?

December 31, 2022
Mary Crowe is a Cherokee woman who is one of the speakers for the GHC Native American Speaker Series. Crowe's session was preceded by Kickapoo tribe elder, Gregorio Kishketon, whose virtual panel took place over Zoom on Nov. 1.

[Photo] Mary Crowe discusses the importance of native heritage

Abigail Henderson, Features Editor
December 14, 2022
The spotlight on Thanksgiving is often shifted to Black Friday and retail discounts instead of the meaning behind the holiday.

[Photo] Thanksgiving is no longer about family

Tami-Ann Treasure, Opinion and Editorials Editor
November 30, 2022
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[Photo] What keeps you going throughout the day?

November 26, 2022
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 I've 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.

[Photo] Brittany Ozmore wins Library Staff Award

Abigail Henderson, Features Editor
November 21, 2022
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[Photo] Sports commentary: NFL needs to protect players

Brandon Dyer, Sports Editor & Podcast Host
November 14, 2022
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[Photo] Review: ‘Cyberpunk: Edgerunners’ tragic warning of dystopic future

Ashley Hall, Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2022
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[Photo] Are you happy with the reelection of Brian Kemp and Marjorie Taylor Greene?

November 13, 2022
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[Photo] Which exam is better: online or in-person?

Patrick Daniel and Alexis Hall
November 7, 2022
Pay concerns plague the creative industry due to the already present unequal pay-to-work ratio and recent inflation.

[Photo] Entertainment industry workers demand fair pay

Victoria Bissette, Entertainment Editor
November 7, 2022
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[Photo] Would you rather take your midterms in person or online?

October 22, 2022
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[Photo] How do you pronounce “GIF?”

November 5, 2022
High school freshmen will participate in a maze that will feature different life-altering events like pregnancy and driving under the influence.

[Photo] GHC Floyd campus to host annual Floyd Teen Maze

Julia Haynes, News Editor
October 17, 2022
U.S. President Joe Biden’s federal student loan forgiveness plan will forgive $10,000 or $20,000 depending on legal factors such as marital status and taxes filed. Some say the forgiveness amount is not enough and others say that it’s a slap in the face to those who had to pay off all their student loans.

[Photo] Student loan forgiveness: A step in the right direction

Chris Daniel, Staff Writer & Artist
October 10, 2022
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[Photo] Laila McCleery

September 3, 2022
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[Photo] Brandon Dyer

February 16, 2020
College enrollment has been decreasing which can be seen in the Music and Music business programs with only 15 students enrolling this fall. Current music majors are encouraged to complete their degrees, but GHC will not be accepting any more students in the program due to financial reasons.

[Photo] GHC is phasing out its music pathways

Julia Haynes, News Editor
October 10, 2022
The Toys R Us building near the Mt. Berry Square Mall in Rome is the main setting for “Spirit Halloween: The Movie.” The store closed its doors in 2018 due to bankruptcy and has since been used as a Spirit Halloween pop-up store every fall.

[Photo] GHC students and staff featured on set of ‘Spirit Halloween: The Movie’

Victoria Bissette, Entertainment Editor
September 27, 2022
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[Photo] Would you take night or weekend classes at GHC?

October 8, 2022
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[Photo] About Us & Jobs

May 10, 2011
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[Photo] Patrick Daniel

September 9, 2022
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[Photo] Julia Haynes

September 3, 2022
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[Photo] Non-native English-speaking students have difficulty navigating college life

Linda Gonzalez, Guest Writer
May 9, 2022
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[Photo] ‘Outstanding’ faculty members receive awards

Abigail Henderson, Features Editor
May 19, 2022
GHC, Keep Paulding Beautiful and the City of Dallas community all banded together to clean the downtown Dallas area.

[Video] GHC celebrates Earth Day at Paulding

Ashley Hall, Editor-in-Chief
May 2, 2022
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[Photo] Abby Chesnut

September 15, 2021
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[Photo] Respondus Lockdown Browser: A good choice?

Tami-Ann Treasure and Brandon Dyer
May 2, 2022
Funding for the National School Lunch Program will be cut off at the end of June. Those relying on this program will be left to find other alternatives to support their children throughout the summer.

[Photo] Congress ends Covid-19 student meal program

D'Angel Loman, Guest Writer
April 26, 2022
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[Photo] What GHC graduates should know before graduation

Daphne Segovia, Guest Writer
May 2, 2022
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[Photo] Do you like Respondus tests?

April 13, 2022
The Baby Boomers and Millennials are actually more alike than you might think.

[Photo] Millennials are different, but the same

Nattalie Gordon, Staff Writer
April 15, 2022
SGA and club leaders met to discuss events planned for the end of the semester.

[Photo] SGA meeting discusses end of semester events

Victoria Pacheco, Guest Writer
April 12, 2022
"The Defenders Saga" is a collection of R-rated Marvel shows chronicling the origins and stories of street-level heroes. The Netflix originals were moved to Disney+, ridding them of the Netflix credits.

[Photo] Commentary: ‘The Defenders’ shows moved to Disney+ concerns parents

Ashley Hall, Editor-in-Chief
April 11, 2022
Full time GHC staff and faculty will receive up to $5,000 that will go towards their income.

[Photo] Cost of living salary adjustments coming soon

Abigail Henderson, Features Editor
April 11, 2022
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[Photo] Disney faces backlash for stance on Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill

Victoria Bissette, Entertainment Editor
March 29, 2022
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[Photo] Film industry flocks to Georgia

Madison Bartlett, Guest Writer
March 31, 2022
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[Photo] Redshirting: GHC baseball players given time to grow

Heath Brooks, Guest Writer
March 25, 2022
With the increase in gas prices, GHC students are having to make major adjustments, especially for those who commute from afar. (Photo Illustration)

[Photo] Gas prices too high with no hope in sight

Tami-Ann Treasure, Opinion and Editorials Editor
March 22, 2022
GHC is now adding new areas of study including Building Information Modeling Management, Healthcare Management and FinTech. Film Production was added in 2020 and is continuing into 2022.

[Photo] GHC offers new bachelor programs

Abigail Henderson, Features Editor
March 21, 2022
Besides the typical content warnings, "Euphoria" includes dark and sensitive themes which are not warned to potential viewers.

[Photo] Interacting with sensitive media through HBO’s ‘Euphoria’

Victoria Bissette, Entertainment Editor
March 14, 2022
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[Photo] Spotify slow to moderate Joe Rogan and other podcasts

Victoria Bissette, Entertainment Editor
March 10, 2022
Crowns and decorations of purple, green and gold are placed amongst the Charger Library Commons. The recurring theme of kings in Mardi Gras comes from the Biblical story of the three kings that visit baby Jesus after he is born.

[Photo] GHC English department celebrates Mardi Gras at Paulding

Ashley Hall, Editor-in-Chief
March 7, 2022
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[Photo] CDC and Covid regulations

Six Mile Post Staff
March 7, 2022
Most students prefer to buy their textbooks through the online GHC bookstore.

[Photo] In-person bookstores still useful

Ashley Hall, Editor-in-Chief
February 21, 2022
Abby Chesnut, a business major who attends GHC primarily online, works on assignments for their literature class. (Photo illustration)

[Photo] Should online students be exempt from in-person activities?

Kimberly Lyons, Guest Writer
February 21, 2022
From left, Laura Gargis and Sidnie Fouraker, the Paulding campus Librarian and Library Associate, show off the Charger Learning Commons during the ribbon-cutting event.

[Photo] Paulding campus opens Charger Learning Commons

Ashley Hall, Editor-in-Chief
January 27, 2022
On Jan. 25, Wordle 220 features the winning word "SUGAR". Wordle gives players a different five-letter word to guess within six tries every day. (Photo Illustration)

[Photo] The World and ‘Wordle’

Victoria Bissette, Entertainment Editor
February 3, 2022
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[Photo] Social media creates new challenges for the First Amendment

Six Mile Post Staff
January 25, 2022
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[Photo] Abigail Henderson

January 23, 2022
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USPS offers free at-home COVID-19 tests

Abby Chesnut, Online/Social Media/& Visual Arts Editor
January 19, 2022
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