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New bypass to cut through GHC campusBy Jeffery Barwick and Miranda Lockridge
The part of the bypass plan affecting the GHC's Floyd Campus is the south Rome Bypass. The south Rome Bypass will run from U.S. 27 along Booze Mountain Road to State Route 101. Phillip Kimsey, director of plant operations at GHC, said, "The DOT is acquiring right-of-way from all affected property holders on Booze Mountain Road and beyond. No visible work has taken place on the other side of Booze Mountain." According to Dr. Ken Weatherman, professor of physical education, the news of the bypass makes the future of the golf program at GHC uncertain, "though there are still means for the golf program at the college to continue." Weatherman cites the golf program at the Cartersville campus, which uses an off-campus driving range for courses. Mohamed Arafa, communications officer for the GDOT, said that the construction contract should be in place by mid 2009.
Former Gov. Roy Barnes to speak at Cartersville campusBy M. Cunningham
His speech will be on "The Paradox of Affluence: Choices, Challenges and Consequences." He will provide information based on his experience in political and professional arenas. Barnes was invited to speak by Phi Theta Kappa. The speech will begin at 12 p.m. in the Student Center. All staff and students of the college community are invited, and there is no cost to attend. However, PTK welcomes all donations to help with future events. PTK hopes to have several other speakers in support of PTK's scholarship Hallmark. Barnes served as governor of Georgia from 1999 until 2003, when he was unseated by Sonny Perdue. Carson accepts interim position at South Georgia College, effective March 3By Spencer Musick
Carson, who has served as vice president for academic affairs at Georgia Highlands for six years, says she has many fond memories of her tenure at GHC. Carson says that the college offers many unique resources to help its students succeed, such as the Tutorial Center. "The culture of the institution is positive and supportive. In spite of the growth, we have been able to sustain a wonderful level of student support and encouragement at the college," Carson said. Carson feels strongly that a small student- to- teacher ratio equates to student success. "We have made an intentional effort to keep classes small during my tenure at GHC. The small class sizes are an attribute of GHC that sets the college apart from its post secondary counterparts in the University System of Georgia," she said. |
Part of the Rome Bypass will cut through the Georgia Highlands College golf course.
Roy Barnes, former governor of Georgia, is coming to the Cartersville campus of Georgia Highlands College on April 14.
Dr. Virginia Carson, vice president for academic affairs, has accepted a position at South Georgia College in Douglas as interim president.