Other name | Georgia Highlands, Highlands, GHC |
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Former names | Floyd Junior College (1970–1987) Floyd College (1987–2005) |
Motto | Take Charge of Your Future |
Type | Public college |
Established | 1970 |
Parent institution | University System of Georgia |
President | Mike Hobbs |
Students | 4,796[1] |
Location | Four locations: Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, and Dallas, Georgia , U.S. 34°10′11″N 85°12′27″W / 34.169757°N 85.207443°W |
Campus | Suburban, 200 acres (81 ha) |
Colors | Blue and orange |
Nickname | Chargers |
Mascot | Bolt |
Website | www |
Georgia Highlands College (Georgia Highlands or GHC) is a public college in northwest Georgia. It has locations in Floyd County (near Rome), Cartersville, Marietta, and Dallas and serves the northwest parts of Georgia, as well as parts of east Alabama and southeast Tennessee.[2][3] A member of the University System of Georgia, the college was originally a community college and has since expanded to also offer bachelor degrees.[4] Between 5,700 and 6,100 students are enrolled at GHC in any given semester, representing 49 different countries.[5] In 2020, the college had a record high number of graduates and an economic impact of over $181 million.[6]