A former Chattooga County School System teacher, Dr. Elizabeth Anderson has been named executive vice president and chief academic officer at Georgia Northwestern Technical College, effective March 1, according to GNTC President Dr. Heidi Popham.
The University of Georgia School of Medicine has reached a major milestone in its development, receiving preliminary accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), the national accrediting body for medical education programs. This designation allows UGA to begin recruiting and admitting its inaugural class of medical students, with plans to start instruction in Fall 2026.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has announced O’Darius Davis as the 2026 recipient of the Matthew Vroman Memorial Scholarship.
Shorter University in Rome has announced a nationwide search for its next president, following the tenure of President Don Dowless. The university is seeking a Christ-centered, visionary leader to guide the school forward, noting the search as a chance to reaffirm its mission to “Transform Lives through Christ.”
Georgia Northwestern Technical College has announced its President’s List and Dean’s List honorees for the Fall 2025 semester, and Chattooga County students are well represented among those recognized for outstanding academic achievement.
Governor Brian Kemp has announced new transfer agreements between the Technical College System of Georgia and Mercer University, creating smoother pathways for students to move from technical colleges into four-year degree programs while strengthening Georgia’s workforce.
Georgia Highlands College has signed a new agreement with the University of West Georgia that allows students to be enrolled at both institutions at the same time, creating an easier transfer process and guaranteeing admission to UWG for qualified students.
Governor Brian Kemp used his final State of the State address last week to roll out his recommendations for Georgia’s amended Fiscal Year 2026 budget and the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, calling for major investments aimed at affordability, student opportunity, workforce development, and public higher education.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College is looking for career-minded applicants ready to take the next step with one of the largest technical colleges in the state. With more than 600 employees across six campuses, GNTC says it’s seeking talented professionals who want more than a job — they want a long-term career serving students, local industries, and communities across Northwest Georgia.
Students will be returning to Georgia Northwestern Technical College for the spring semester, one week from today on January 12, 2026. Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) continues to be a major resource for residents across Northwest Georgia by providing career-focused education, adult learning opportunities, and workforce training designed to help people move into better jobs and meet the needs of local employers.