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)
Democrats on rise? Not in Georgia Nov 15, 2006
In Dalton, where an influx of Hispanic immigrants has made the most dramatic demographic change since white settlers uprooted the Cherokees, concern is growing in some circles about their rising political impact, said John Hutcheson, vice president of academic affairs at Dalton State College. "I think both parties locally would like to figure out how to corral the Hispanic vote," he said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
The race to the Georgia House: Forster vs. Taylor Oct 31, 2006
There are areas in Catoosa County with access to highways, availability of land to grow, and with Northwest Technical College, Dalton State College and UTC across the line, we ve got an educated workforce, he said. All these things come together to attract those types of businesses. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Erlanger approves lease for new YMCA in Catoosa Sep 29, 2006
Several years ago YMCA officials planned a new facility at Bentonm Place campus but Catoosa commissioners withdrew their land offer after discovering too much land had been promised and instead opted to allow Dalton State College and Northwestern Technical College to use the available space. Classifieds. (Catoosa County News, GA)
On the wings of an eagle: Local scouts earn prestigious rank Sep 27, 2006
He plans to attend Dalton State College, possibly majoring in history. He said his scouting experience broadened his perspective beyond the world of football and baseball in which he was once immersed. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Water, sewer rates rise in Fort Oglethorpe Sep 26, 2006
Agreed to spend $3,500 to replace awnings at the Lookout Mountain Community Services, Horizon and Dalton State College wings of Fort Oglethorpe City Hall. Voted to support the Northwest Georgia Regional Water Resources Partnership Watershed Assessment and Watershed Program Plan for the 15-county region. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Dalton State junior wins Fair pageant Sep 20, 2006
Nix is a junior at Dalton State College majoring in communications. More photos of the winners in all age divisions in our print edition in Wednesday's paper. (Calhoun Times, GA)
Howell, Smith retire after almost 60 years combined police work Sep 19, 2006
He was working then toward his degree in law enforcement at Dalton State College. As a matter of fact, the dean brought my diploma to me in the hospital, he said. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Carpet industry pioneer Alan Lorberbaum dies Sep 12, 2006
In lieu of flowers commemorative contributions may be made to Dalton State College Foundation, 650 College Drive, Dalton, GA 30720. Words of comfort may be sent to the family at lovefuneralhomega. (Calhoun Times, GA)
Four Points in LaFayette turns 10 years old Aug 4, 2006
She earned her nursing degree at Dalton State College and plans to get her master s degree to become a nurse practitioner. I m not sure what would ve happened if it wasn t for Melissa, Green said. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
New warden takes over at Walker State Prison Jul 27, 2006
Blaire, 22, is a manager at Battlefield Cinemas in Fort Oglethorpe and attends Dalton State College. Ashton, 10, starts the fifth grade at Boynton Elementary next month. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
School hopefuls speak out at forum Jul 4, 2006
He is a 1993 graduate of Gordon Central High School and Dalton State College. He is married to Michelle Blackstock and have a son Kade, who will attend Tolbert Elementary in the fall. (Calhoun Times, GA)
Gordon Lee Highs Top 10 in 2006 Jun 15, 2006
She will seek a degree in pharmacy at Dalton State College using the HOPE scholarship. The National Honor Society member earned academic honors all four years at Gordon Lee High and was drum major and lieutenant in the band. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Fort Oglethorpes new police chief talks about the department's future Jun 1, 2006
Black became a certified police officer in 1982, attended Dalton State College and Brenau College to receive first his associates and later a bachelor s degree in criminal justice. He graduated from the FBI National Academy in Virginia in 1993. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Into the deep May 9, 2006
Dalton State College before transferring to the University of Georgia, where he finished his degree in biology with an emphasis in marine biology. Now, he spends most of his days swimming in a giant aquarium that from the surface is about the size of the football fields he used to play on in high school and college. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Qualifying yields several new faces seeking state legislative seats Apr 29, 2006
Cripps attended Dalton State College and the Georgia Police Academy. I am running because I feel like Catoosa County has become a donor county/district, Cripps said. (Catoosa County News, GA)