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Dalton State College honored three exceptional graduates in its second annual Alumni Association Awards Celebration on Saturday, Feb. 21, recognizing alumni whose achievements and service continue to elevate the region and the state. Vallarie Johnson (left) received the Distinguished Alumni Award, Laura Swindell (center) received the Young Alumni Service Award and Bryan McAllister (right) received the Dalton Junior College Legacy Award.

Dalton State recognizes alumni excellence

Dalton State College honored three exceptional graduates in its second annual Alumni Association Awards Celebration on Saturday, Feb. 21, recognizing alumni whose achievements and service continue to elevate the region and the state. "At Dalton State,...
Feb 27, 2026, 10:37am EST
Dalton State College and Dalton Public Schools have expanded their partnership to enhance the region's teacher workforce pipeline. Dalton State President John Fuchko, seated at right, and Dalton Public Schools Superintendent Steven Craft, seated at left, signed the partnership agreement in a ceremony at Dalton State College. Pictured standing from left are Nick Sun, Deputy Superintendent of Dalton Public Schools, Sharlonne Smith, chair of the Dalton State School of Education, and Gina Kertulis-Tartar, provost and vice president for academic affairs for Dalton State.

Dalton State and DPS expand collaboration to strengthen teacher pipeline

Dalton State College and Dalton Public Schools have expanded their longtime collaboration through a new agreement designed to strengthen the region's teacher pipeline and enhance workforce development across northwest Georgia. The partnership guarante...
Feb 20, 2026, 3:10pm EST
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New charter school approved for northwest Georgia

The Dalton Public Schools board is expanding school choice through approval of a new public charter school application for the Learning Academy of Northwest Georgia (Learning Academy), which plans to open in fall 2027. The board approved the applicatio...
Feb 12, 2026, 4:10pm EST
Members of Alpha Sigma Tau, a sorority at Dalton State, ride on their float during Dalton State’s inaugural homecoming parade in 2023, formerly held on the college campus. The parade now takes place annually in downtown Dalton and will step off Friday, Feb. 20, at 5:30 p.m. followed by a community pep rally at Burr Park. The event is free and open to the public.

Dalton State brings Mardi Gras to Downtown Dalton with annual homecoming celebration

Dalton State College will bring a burst of Mardi Gras flair to Downtown Dalton during its annual homecoming celebration, returning Friday, Feb. 20, and Saturday, Feb. 21, featuring a lineup of communitywide events. The weekend will also celebrate Roadr...
Feb 12, 2026, 8:52am EST
*This is a stock marketing photo of students on campus. Suggested cutline not to include names of students listed.  Cutline: Student and alumni volunteers from Dalton State College’s Wright School of Business are providing free IRS-certified state and federal tax preparation services to members of the community with low to moderate income. Services are available on the Dalton State campus in Gignilliat Hall, room 101 A/B, Mondays through Wednesdays from 2 to 4:30 p.m., Fridays from 5 to 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. now through March 14.

Dalton State offers free tax preparation services through March 14

Student and alumni volunteers from Dalton State College's Wright School of Business are providing free IRS-certified state and federal tax preparation services to members of the community with low to moderate income. Volunteers will provide services o...
Feb 9, 2026, 5:17pm EST
Catherine Evans Whitener, shown holding tufted quilts, is recognized as the founding mother of Northwest Georgia’s tufted textile industry. Her pioneering work will be featured in the Bandy Heritage Center’s public lecture series with a presentation by Ashley Callahan on Thursday, Feb. 19, at 6:30 p.m. in the main gallery of the Creative Arts Guild in Dalton, Ga.

Bandy Heritage Center continues lecture series in textile and fiber arts

The Bandy Heritage Center for Northwest Georgia will continue its public lecture series that explores Northwest Georgia's rich textile and fiber arts history. The two upcoming spring programs will highlight the region's influential role in the developm...
Feb 5, 2026, 4:45pm EST
Dalton State College, Georgia Northwestern Technical College, Murray County Schools, AdventHealth, and Hamilton Medical Center have entered into a new regional partnership designed to strengthen the healthcare workforce pipeline in northwest Georgia. The five organizations will work together to expand educational and career pathways for students—particularly those from Murray County—who are pursuing careers in nursing and other high-demand healthcare professions. Pictured from left are Tim Wright, superintendent of Murray County Schools; John Fuchko, president of Dalton State College; Heidi Popham, president of Georgia Northwestern Technical College; Barry Gentry, president and CEO of Murray County Chamber; Judean Guinn, Hamilton Medical Center vice president and chief nursing officer; and Michael Ciurea, vice president and administrator of AdventHealth Murray, at a signing ceremony held at Murray County High School on January 9.

Regional Leaders Partner to Strengthen Northwest Georgia's Healthcare Workforce

Dalton State College, Georgia Northwestern Technical College, Murray County Schools, AdventHealth, and Hamilton Medical Center have entered into a new regional partnership designed to strengthen the healthcare workforce pipeline in northwest Georgia. T...
Jan 9, 2026, 2:15pm EST
Dalton State College and Walker County Schools have created a new partnership to enhance the region's teacher workforce pipeline. Dalton State President John Fuchko, seated at right, and Walker County Schools Superintendent Damon Raines, seated at left, signed the partnership agreement in a ceremony at Dalton State College. Pictured standing from left are Zachary Wilson, CEO of Walker LAUNCH, Sharon Hixon, dean of the Dalton State School of Education, and Gina Kertulis-Tartar, provost and vice president for academic affairs for Dalton State.

Dalton State College and Walker County Schools partnership strengthens educator pipeline

Dalton State College and Walker County Schools have strengthened their commitment to building Georgia's educator pipeline through a partnership aimed at preparing future teachers and supporting workforce development across northwest Georgia. As part o...
Jan 7, 2026, 5:11pm EST
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Dalton State College celebrates more than 340 graduates at Fall commencement

Dalton State College recognized more than 340 graduates during its Fall Commencement ceremony, marking a 6% increase over the fall 2024 graduating class. The event celebrated students who have completed their degrees and are prepared to contribute to t...
Dec 19, 2025, 9:44am EST
Ben Rickett has served as interim athletic director since March 2025 and now assumes the role permanently. In addition to serving as athletic director, Rickett will continue as director of golf and men’s head golf coach.

Dalton State College announces leadership appointments in advancement and athletics

Dalton State College is building on proven leadership with the promotion of David Elrod to vice president for institutional advancement and appointment of Ben Rickett as athletic director. Elrod and Rickett serve in key roles on the college's senior le...
Dec 16, 2025, 10:54am EST
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