Georgia Highlands College (GHC) has kicked off a major renovation project at its Floyd Campus, centered around a near-$12 million overhaul of the Lakeview Building, home to its highly successful Nursing and Dental Hygiene programs. This revitalization project, one of the most significant in GHC’s history, aims to modernize facilities and enhance the learning environment for future healthcare professionals.

The Lakeview Building renovation is part of Governor Brian Kemp’s strategic investment in expanding healthcare education throughout Georgia, addressing the growing demand for skilled professionals in the field. In addition to the Lakeview project, the Floyd Campus will receive significant landscaping upgrades, creating a more welcoming and modern atmosphere. GHC President Mike Hobbs emphasized the importance of the renovations, stating, “It’s essential for us to maintain and improve our learning facilities with top-notch training so our community receives the best, most well-prepared healthcare workforce.” He highlighted the impressive 96% first-time pass rate on the NCLEX-RN for Nursing graduates and the 100% pass rate within the first year for Dental Hygiene graduates, coupled with 100% career placement.

Hobbs also credited Governor Kemp and local legislators, including Representatives Matthew Gambill, Katie Dempsey, Mitchell Scoggins, and Senators Chuck Hufstetler and Ed Setzler, for their support in meeting local and regional workforce needs through GHC’s exceptional healthcare programs, offered at one of the lowest tuition rates in the state and country. “More than 84% of all GHC graduates begin their careers in Northwest Georgia,” Hobbs noted, underscoring the college’s critical role in supplying the region with a skilled workforce.

With construction underway, these upgrades will solidify GHC’s position as a leader in workforce development and healthcare training for years to come.