In the interest of better promoting the health of its staff and students, Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) campuses will transition to a tobacco-free environment effective Aug. 1.

Smoking and use of other tobacco products will not be permitted on any college campus to include but not limited to campus buildings, sidewalks, parking lots, building entrances and common areas, and in college-owned vehicles. Smoking or the use of any type of tobacco product is only permitted within private vehicles.

“GNTC has decided to be a tobacco-free campus because we want to provide a healthy environment for our students and staff,” said Craig McDaniel, GNTC president.

It is hoped that all members of the college community will assist in ensuring the success of GNTC’s tobacco-free policy.