Fort Oglethorpe pursues sewer project outside city limits Oct 30, 2008
Renewed Dalton State College s five-year lease for space for a satellite campus at Fort Oglethorpe Municipal Complex. Reappointed current planning commission members Ed Kirkland, Joanne Ezell, Don Payne and Steve Dennis. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Dalton State, Georgia Highlands will cut more than $900,000 each Oct 16, 2008
Dalton State College will cut its budget by $924. 574 to meet a budget reduction plan approved Tuesday by the state Board of Regents. (Calhoun Times, GA)
Catoosa County to get higher education Aug 23, 2008
We have no concern for the competition, I can t see how they can offer what we have with a lower cost, said Dalton State College Catoosa Center Director and English teacher, Madalyn Smith. It seems they (SEI) will be offering certificate programs and we offer college credit towards a degree. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Downtown is an ideal stage for youth theater: Hope Productions named LaFayette Downtown Business of the Month Aug 22, 2008
Stalling and wife Tyra, an instructor at Dalton State College, have a 7-year-old daughter, Ashton, who is in the second grade. CLICK ON THESE LINKS. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
New living quarters at Clayton State Aug 6, 2008
Dalton State College, Gainesville State College, Georgia Gwinnett College and Macon State College are the only four-year state colleges that do not have residence halls, according to the state Board of Regents. Vote for this story. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Economy down; college enrollment up Jul 25, 2008
Enrollment numbers are up for Coosa Valley Technical College and Dalton State College, school officials said ... Dalton State College also expects an overall student application growth of about 5 percent for its fall semester, according to Dr. Angela Harris, director of admissions ... Harris also said that Dalton State College caters to a diverse applicant pool of degree bound students and skill seekers. (Calhoun Times, GA)
Economic development leaders thrilled over VW plant announcement Jul 17, 2008
" Eaker said the county needs some industrial sites and spec buildings. It will behoove us to come together to the table, she said. Chattanooga has done their job. I think it s our turn now to come together and make something happen for our county based on the opportunity we have now. I think it will take all of us government, business, private entities, working together. It s got to be a collective effort here. State Sen. Jeff Mullis, a Republican from Chickamauga, said the plant would mean... (Catoosa County News, GA)
Georgia's coolest college mascots Jul 2, 2008
Dalton State College, Dalton: Roadrunners. Darton College, Albany: Cavaliers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Gubernatorial candidate addresses young voters in Fort Oglethorpe Jun 25, 2008
Nathan A. Smith, a Dalton State College student, Flintstone resident, and chairman of the Northwest Georgia Young Republicans, said Oxendine s office contacted the chapter in March about having the candidate for governor speak at a luncheon. That was definitely one step toward focusing in on the youth vote, he said. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Wedding announcment: Monica Lorrain Queen and Christopher Scott Cannon May 29, 2008
He also holds an associate s degree from Dalton State College in health science and pre-pharmacy. Both Monica and Christopher plan to attend graduate school upon completion of their bachelor studies. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Wedding announcement: Johnny Jomont Ware and Julianne Lin Oliver May 29, 2008
The future groom graduated from Dalton State College in Georgia with an Associate of Applied Science degree in surgical technology. He is a special education instructional assistant and an assistant varsity football coach at Blythewood High School in Blythewood, S.C. Presently, he is pursuing a bachelor s degree in early childhood education in Columbia. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Wedding announcement: Brandy Wayment and Stan Logan May 23, 2008
She is a graduate of Stevens Henager Business College and is currently attending Dalton State College, pursuing a bachelor s degree in management information systems. The future groom is the son of Joe and Virginia Logan of Lexington, Ky. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Wedding announcement: Rachel Elizabeth Casteel and Richard Glen Wilbanks May 15, 2008
She is a 2005 honor graduate from LaFayette High School and is attending Dalton State College to obtain her R.N. degree. She is a member of Old Bethel Baptist Church. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
To BC's Class of '08: Use Rules of Civility May 14, 2008
" Burran spent nearly 20 years in south Georgia working up from history professor to acting president at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and then 13 years as president of Dalton State College, where he doubled enrollment and increased master's degree programs from two to 10. The graduation program continues Doreen Poitevint, District 2 area representative on the Board of Regents over the University System of Georgia including Bainbridge College, also spoke, saying the 2008 BC class numbers... (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
See who's marching when! May 3, 2008
Speaker: James A. Burran, retired president of Dalton State College ... Dalton State College: 7 p.m. Friday, Northwest Georgia Trade and Convention Center. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Fort Oglethorpe appoints new police chief, plans for Civil War anniversary Apr 16, 2008
Voted to repair the heating and air conditioning unit used by Dalton State College s satellite campus inside city hall for $3,612. Officials discussed beginning a maintenance program to cut down on the number of repairs, but did not vote on the matter. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Tuition going up at Dalton State; Georgia Highlands Apr 16, 2008
Incoming freshmen will pay $59 more per semester at Dalton State College and $44 more a semester at Georgia Highlands College in next year. The University System of Georgia s Board of Regents approved a 5 percent rate hike Tues-day for two-year colleges, for a total of $919 per semester starting this fall. (Calhoun Times, GA)
New group helps Latino teens find 'Utopia' Mar 19, 2008
Utopia is a cool program, said Brenda Trejo, who now attends Dalton State College. My Dad says he d rather me be here than watching TV at home. (Calhoun Times, GA)
Dalton State adding satellite campus Mar 18, 2008
Plans for a Dalton State College satellite campus in Ellijay are complete and await only formal approval from the University of Georgia Board of Regents, college officials said. This will be our first satellite campus, said Jodi Johnson, Dalton State vice president of student affairs. (Calhoun Times, GA)
Drivers ed class gets the green light at Gordon Lee High Feb 20, 2008
The program is offered, for a cost, elsewhere for example at Dalton State College or at private driving school in Fort Oglethorpe. It is also offered again, for a cost online. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
College Goal Sunday set for Feb 10 at DSC Feb 1, 2008
High school studentsin Calhoun and Gordon County can get help with college financial aid at a free program on Sunday, Feb. 10 at Dalton State College. The College Goal Sunday program, which is set for Feb. 10 between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. in Room 102 of Sequoya Hall on the DSC campus, can help make filling out the financial aid paperwork a lot less confusing. (Calhoun Times, GA)
Chapman Jewelry named LaFayette's Downtown Business of the Month Jan 22, 2008
Chapman earned an associate s degree in business through Dalton State College and attended the University of West Georgia. He graduated from Holland School for Jewelers. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Grant will train auto manufacturing workers Jan 18, 2008
McDonald said Coosa Valley Technical College is part of a four-college consortium, which also includes Northwestern Technical College, Dalton State College and Chattahoochee Technical College, that will train workers in automotive manufacturing. Northwest Georgia has become home to a number of automotive supplier for Honda and more of those companies are expected to locate in the region as Korean automobile manufacturer Kia builds its plant in West Point. (Calhoun Times, GA)
Wedding announcement: Julie Helton and Gordon Clark Hall Jr. Jan 2, 2008
She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of West Georgia, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems from Dalton State College. She is employed as manager with Esko in Kennesaw. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Engagement: Kara Ann Champion and Jonathan Earl Bowman Dec 13, 2007
She graduated from Gordon Lee High School and Dalton State College, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing. She is the HR representative at Blue Bird in LaFayette. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
State's immigration law makes college enrollment harder for illegal immigrants Dec 8, 2007
But that day looks more distant now for Blanca, 19, who has dropped out of Dalton State College one year into a criminal justice major. Blanca, whose parents brought her into the country illegally from Mexico City when she was 8 years old, is among the dozens of illegal immigrants who have dropped out of college or enrolled part-time this semester because they no longer qualify for in-state tuition in Georgia. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Tri-County Committee on the Employment of People with Disabilities hosts awards banquet Nov 10, 2007
Dr. Kris Barton, associate professor of speech at Dalton State College, served as event emcee. Corporate sponsors for the event included Blood Assurance; Hutcheson Medical Center; The Bank of LaFayette; Hammond-Jones Hardware; Professional Park Associates; Gateway Bank; Northwest Georgia Bank; William P. Slack, Attorney at Law; Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation; Mike Rasbury, Social Security representative; Goodwill Industries; Family Dollar Corporate Office; Propex; Jenkins... (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Engagement and wedding announcement: Kristina Marie Fields and Andrew Larry Joe Addis Oct 19, 2007
Kristina is an employee at Hamilton medical center and a full time student at Dalton State College. Andrew is a full time firefighter for Catoosa County. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Haunted Village will scare up lots of fun Oct 16, 2007
This is something my dad and I have had a mind to do all our life, said Jason, 27, a youth minister who attends Dalton State College. He has recruited more than 20 of his school friends and teens from the Keith Baptist Church youth group as volunteers to help him and David, who acts as tour guide through the town, scare the living daylights out of paying customers. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Three from Calhoun win Coosa Valley titles Oct 10, 2007
I was surprised and grateful, Brown, a 23-year-old nutrition major at Dalton State College, said afterward. In addition to her $200 prize, Brown will get a chance to compete in the Fairest of the Fair pageant set for January. (Calhoun Times, GA)
Investors happier with Dell, but some customers aren't Aug 31, 2007
Tonya Heatherly, a 26-year-old student at Dalton State College in Georgia, had to start school without a laptop because the Dell she ordered on July 29 hadn't arrived. When Dell this week pushed her expected ship date back to Oct. 1, she canceled the order. (USA Today -- Money)
Wedding announcement: Rachel Nicole Smith and Lance Edward Woods Aug 30, 2007
He is a 2001 graduate of LaFayette High School and attended Dalton State College for two years before transferring to Kennesaw State College. He is employed as the manager at the Dari-Dip in LaFayette and attends Pleasant Hill Methodist Church. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Wedding announcement: Carol Anne Lawrence and Roger Allen Thornton Aug 24, 2007
He attended LaFayette High School, and earned an associate s degree in nursing from Dalton State College, and a bachelor s degree in nursing from the University of West Georgia. He is a critical care nurse in the SICU at Hamilton Medical Center, and attends Naomi Baptist Church in LaFayette. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Wedding announcement: Karla Sampson and Josh Chapman Aug 2, 2007
He holds a business degree from Dalton State College and a master jeweler degree from Holland School for Jewelers. He is the owner of Chapman Jewelry and Repair on the LaFayette Square. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
ScarboroughMoss engagement Jul 6, 2007
She is a graduate of Ringgold High School and earned an associate degree in emergency services management from Dalton State College, as well as certification as a paramedic. She is currently employed by Hutcheson Medical Center s emergency medical services department as a paramedic. (Catoosa County News, GA)
CarpenterErwin engagement Jul 6, 2007
He graduated from Murray County High School in 2000 and attended Dalton State College. The marriage ceremony will be held July 21 at 6 p.m. at Briarwood Baptist Church. (Catoosa County News, GA)
UTC approves financial break for Northwest Georgia students Jun 23, 2007
There are some students of ours who go on and seek four-year degrees and we would hope that those students would go to Dalton State College. I think they ve got an outstanding four-year program over there and I hope it continues to expand and grow. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Engagement: Julia Rebecca Little and Michael Alexander Fowler Jun 21, 2007
He will receive a bachelor s degree in social work from Dalton State College. He is an employee of Highland Rivers Treatment Services in Dalton. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Northwest Georgia projects funded in state budget Jun 6, 2007
Funding for one major Catoosa County project was cut from the budget: $100,000 for planning and design of a Battlefield Parkway satellite campus for Dalton State College and Northwestern Technical College. I don t think the vetoes have hurt us severely in the Northwest Georgia area, state Sen. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Keep learning, GED graduates urged at ceremony Jun 6, 2007
Calhoun/Gordon County Literacy Council Scholarship: Jessie Bentley, who will attend Dalton State College studying nursing. Classifieds. (Calhoun Times, GA)
Catoosa college campus money chopped from state budget Jun 2, 2007
The governor chopped $100,000 Wednesday for planning and design of a satellite campus just off Battlefield Parkway for Dalton State College and Northwestern Technical College. However, Mullis said $10,000 for the Patrick Cleburne statue at Ringgold Gap s wayside park and $10,000 for a train-viewing platform in Ringgold remain in the budget. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Gordon Hospital gives Nurses' Week awards Jun 1, 2007
After earning her nursing degree from Dalton State College in 1999, she joined Gordon Hospital s medical/surgical unit as a registered nurse and soaked in many mentorships from experienced nurses. I have learned to seize every moment as a learning opportunity, because one day someone may depend on me for the answer. (Calhoun Times, GA)
Immigration law hits A+ student May 30, 2007
Gonzales, 54, is a straight-A math whiz in her first year at Dalton State College. A newcomer to Georgia, she is trying to rebuild a life nearly destroyed by a house fire in Utah. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Atwell-Parton engagement May 18, 2007
She also graduated magna cum laude from Dalton State College in 2007 with a bachelor of science degree in early childhood education ... He also graduated from Dalton State College in 2006 with an associate of science degree in nursing. (Catoosa County News, GA)
A fair break for college May 17, 2007
Martinez, who came to Georgia at age 12 in 1995, was able to graduate this month from Dalton State College thanks to one of about 50 in-state tuition waivers granted each year by the school to illegal immigrants. With the change of policy, illegal immigrants admitted to Dalton State will be charged a prohibitive $5,190 per semester, compared to in-state tuition of $1,349. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2007 COLLEGE GRADUATIONS May 4, 2007
Dalton State College: May 4, 7 p.m., Northwest Georgia Trade and Convention Center. Speaker: Azucena Rodriguez, graduating senior. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
April 16-30, 2007 Obituaries Apr 25, 2007
She was a 1999 graduate of Dalton State College School of Nursing. She was member of Commu-nity Baptist Church and worked at Hutcheson Medical Center and Hamilton Medical Center. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Engagement: Amber Danielle Knight and Michael Adam James Apr 18, 2007
She is a 1999 graduate of Gordon Lee High School and received a bachelor s degree in business administration from Dalton State College. She is a closing agent for First Choice Title Inc., in Chattanooga, and attends Oakwood Baptist Church. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Cagle talks about Northwest Georgia's water, PeachCare and other dilemmas Apr 17, 2007
Northwestern Technical College and Dalton State College both offer several technical programs for which Cagle said students would be able to prepare in career academies. Gas and water. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Legislators propose state spending for Catoosa projects Apr 7, 2007
Planning for the college has not been finalized, but Mullis said both Dalton State College and Northwestern Technical College support building a campus there. The Patrick Cleburne Society last year estimated the cost of the Cleburne statue and park at more than $100,000. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Dalton State president announces retirement Feb 14, 2007
Dalton State College President James A. Burran announced today that he will retire, effective Dec. 31, 2007, citing health reasons ... who accepted Burran s decision to retire, said, Jim Burran will truly be missed, not just by those who serve Dalton State College, but by those who live and work in northwest Georgia ... Under his leadership, Dalton State College has evolved to meet and serve the changing needs of the community and the economy. (Calhoun Times, GA)
Snow quick to go, but schools get holiday Feb 3, 2007
Dalton State College delayed the start of classes until noon Thursday, while Georgia Highlands College in Rome cancelled all day classes. The National Weather Service had predicted accumulations of up 1 inch of snow in the higher elevations in North Georgia for Thursday morning followed by rain during the day. (Calhoun Times, GA)
City, county schools closed Thursday Feb 1, 2007
Dalton State College classes are delayed and currently are not scheduled to start until noon. Georgia Highlands College in Rome will not hold day classes. (Calhoun Times, GA)
Local news briefs Jan 16, 2007
Carol Burton, Elderhostel coordinator of Dalton State College in Dalton, Ga. will discuss "Adventures in Elderhostels," the programs and courses she coordinates in Georgia. (Pensacola News Journal)
Program for Latinos faces financial crunch Jan 14, 2007
Haggard-Fraire was a recipient of a partial college scholarship to Dalton State College from the Georgia Project, an innovative program that, in part, steers Latino students into careers in teaching and math and science. The program's main aim is to helps local school systems handle an influx of Spanish-speaking students by bringing as many as 20 bilingual teachers a year from the University of Monterrey in Mexico into the classroom to work with Spanish-speaking students. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
