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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
Dalton State School of Education teacher candidates gain practical classroom experience through student teaching in local schools, preparing to become effective educators for the region.

Dalton State creates new endowed faculty position to enhance teacher education

Dalton State College has established the Keith & Lynn Whitworth Distinguished Chair in Classical Education in its School of Education to strengthen how it prepares future educators to teach. The position was made possible through the generosity of the ...
Dec 8, 2025, 1:46pm EST
With 132 career victories after Saturday’s 84-79 win over Lindsey Wilson (Ky.), Dalton State College men’s basketball head coach Alex Ireland has become the all-time winningest head coach since Dalton State became a four-year college.

Ireland breaks record as Dalton State College's all-time winningest basketball coach

With 132 career victories after Saturday's 84-79 win over Lindsey Wilson (Ky.), Dalton State College men's basketball head coach Alex Ireland has become the all-time winningest head coach since Dalton State became a four-year college. "I am extremely ...
Dec 2, 2025, 1:28pm EST
Sweta Sneha has been selected as the next dean for the C. Lamar and Ann Wright School of Business at Dalton State College.

Dalton State selects new dean for the Wright School of Business

Dalton State College has selected Sweta Sneha as the next dean for the C. Lamar and Ann Wright School of Business (WSOB), effective January 1. Sneha, who will also serve as Sesquicentennial Endowed Chair and professor of information systems at Dalton S...
Nov 17, 2025, 12:31pm EST
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Dalton State College enrollment grows 22.8% over three years, strengthening workforce and community impact

Dalton State College's enrollment has increased for the third consecutive year, climbing to 5,570 students this fall, an 8.4% increase over fall 2024 and a 22.8% increase in the past three years. "This growth reflects more than numbers-it represent...
Nov 13, 2025, 5:04pm EST
Taylor Wimpy, left, and Isaac Emmer, right, perform at a dress rehearsal for Dalton State's upcoming production of the classic comedy "Heaven Can Wait."

Dalton State College presents classic comedy 'Heaven Can Wait'

Dalton State College presents Harry Segall's timeless classic "Heaven Can Wait" in the Goodroe Auditorium on November 14, 15 and 20-22 at 7:30 p.m., with a matinee showing on November 16 at 2 p.m. First performed in 1938, "Heaven Can Wait" tells the s...
Nov 12, 2025, 11:11am EST
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