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• Chattahoochee Tech is Georgia’s largest technical college, with well over 8,000 students in the past academic year.

• Chattahoochee Tech has eight campus locations serving six counties–Bartow, Cherokee, Cobb, Gilmer, Paulding, and Pickens. There are more than 1.3 million people in the college’s six-county service delivery area.

• Chattahoochee Tech awards certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees in over 50 programs of study in the areas of Computers, Manufacturing, Engineering, Health Sciences, Business, Professional Services, and Technical Studies.

• The Chattahoochee Tech Foundation awarded over $100,000 in scholarships and grants to deserving students during the previous academic year.

• Chattahoochee Technical College has been designated as one of the nation’s top military friendly schools for four years in a row by Victory Media, a national leader in connecting the military community to educational and career opportunities. One in 12 students at Chattahoochee Tech is either a veteran or a family member of a veteran.

• New programs of study in the works for Chattahoochee Tech include Brewing & Fermentation Production Technology, Paralegal Studies, Phlebotomy, and Aviation Maintenance.

• Skilled workforce training in industrial maintenance is available for local industry at the Chattahoochee Tech 20,001-square-foot Center for Advanced Manufacturing at the North Metro Campus through the college’s Office of Economic Development.

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Founded in 1883, Reinhardt University stands as a cornerstone in Cherokee County’s history and education system. Initially known as Reinhardt Academy, the school served to educate children of all ages in Cherokee County. Eventually Reinhardt grew into a two-year college and then into a fouryear university. Today, Reinhardt University is a four-year liberal arts institution affiliated with the United Methodist Church. In the 2020-21 academic year, Reinhardt served over 1,400 students from 25 states and 32 countries around the world.

Reinhardt University is nestled on 525 acres in the northwest corner of Cherokee County in the town of Waleska—only a ten-minute drive from Canton. The campus offers students a beautiful place to learn with outdoor activities, spectacular lake views, and plenty of quiet places to study. The main campus area between parking, dormitories, and classrooms is easily walkable.

Recognized as a College of Distinction, Reinhardt offers a high quality, affordable education. Through its six schools–School of Art & Humanities, McCamish School of Business and Sports Studies, Price School of Education, School of Mathematics & Sciences, Cauble School of Nursing and Health Sciences, and the School of Performing Arts–students can choose from over 40 undergraduate programs. Reinhardt also offers low residency and online graduate programs designed for working adults.

Reinhardt provides a strong support system of dedicated faculty and staff. Students are prepared for their future success intellectually, socially, personally, vocationally, spiritually, and physically. Small class sizes create more opportunities for deeper connections with faculty. Classes are taught by professors who know what it takes to thrive in the workforce, and career coaches help students identify fulfilling career opportunities that match their interests and talents.

Students at Reinhardt University have the opportunity to expand their horizons outside of class, too. Over 30 student clubs and activities offer students the chance to discover new passions, make new connections, and take on leadership roles.

Reinhardt offers intercollegiate athletic teams for students to get involved with. Student athletes compete in the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) of the National Association for the Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The Eagles brought home 12 championships in the 2020-21 year. And, of course, any sports lover, on or off campus, can cheer on the Eagles.

More than just a university for the education of students, Reinhardt is part of the community. Sequoyah Library System library card holders may use Reinhardt’s Hill Freeman Library and Spruill Learning Center.

The Funk Heritage Center is Georgia’s official frontier and southeastern Indian Interpretive Center and serves as an official interpretive center for the National Park Service Trail of Tears. The Center offers school and group tours, lectures, and special events throughout the year. The Falany Performing Arts Center hosts art exhibitions, musical concerts, theatrical performances, lectures, and more. The campus also boasts more than seven miles of hiking and biking trails as well as an 18-hole disc golf course that opened in 2022.

REINHARDT UNIVERSITY

stats:

• Seven programs 100% online

• Twenty-four Athletic Teams

• Twelve Athletic Championships (2020-2021)

• Four-time NAIA Men’s Lacrosse National Champions

DESIGNATIONS, ACCREDITATIONS,

& certifications:

Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges(SACSOC) accredited

• Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.) certified

In the clinical setting, the faculty-to-student ratio is 1 to 6 at the Reinhardt University Cauble School of Nursing.

ADDITIONAL CHAMBER member

Schools

Cherokee Charter Academy 2126 Sixes Road Canton, GA 30114

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Cherokee Christian Schools 3075 Trickum Road Woodstock, GA 30188

CherokeeChristian.org

Living Science Home Studies, Inc. 4095 North Arnold Mill Road Woodstock, GA 30188

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Lyndon Academy 485 Toonigh Road Holly Springs, GA 30188

LyndonAcademy.org

Mountain Education Charter High School 6500 Putnam Ford Road Woodstock, GA 30189

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North Cobb Christian School 4500 Eagle Drive Kennesaw, GA 30144 NCChristian.org

Oneof the fastest-growing universities in the country, Kennesaw State has earned a reputation as a school of choice for students. As Georgia’s third-largest university, it is home to nearly 43,000 students across two metro Atlanta campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta.

Students enrolled at the University enjoy a vibrant and diverse campus community with access to undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs in disciplines including business, education, health and human services, humanities and social sciences, the arts, and STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics).

Focus on Research and Community

Kennesaw State is among the largest suburban research institutions in the country, and its designation as a doctoral research university (R2) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Learning places KSU among an elite group of only 6 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with a high level of research activity. In turn, students have more opportunities than ever to work alongside renowned faculty researchers. Through competitive internship opportunities, students also gain hands-on experience by putting into practice what they learn in the classroom.

With sights set on becoming one of the nation’s top R2 universities, Kennesaw State has developed a strategic framework. This roadmap highlights key pillars of focus for the University’s growth–enhancing undergraduate educational experiences, increasing graduate programs and enrollment, and promoting interdisciplinary research with relevance.

Earlier this year, Kennesaw State President Kathy Schwaig led the expansion of the roadmap to include a fourth pillar focused on advancing community and culture.

This new pillar sets goals to nurture a welcoming campus environment; strengthen ties with the local business community, governments and other community partners; engage the community in University campus activities, including arts and athletics; and create collaborations that increase Kennesaw State’s regional economic impact, measured at $1.8 billion.

New Degrees in High-Demand Fields

Starting in Fall 2022, Kennesaw State began offering three new degrees in high-demand fields that drive the metro Atlanta and Georgia economies. The Master of Science in Digital Financial Technologies in the Michael J. Coles College of Business is the first of its kind in Georgia. With more than 70% of all domestic digital financial transactions being channeled through Georgia, FinTech is a driver of the Georgia economy, and this fully online degree program will put KSU at the forefront of this growing field.

Kennesaw State’s Ph.D. in Computer Science, offered by the College of Computing and Software Engineering, blends theory and practice to meet industry demands in artificial intelligence, data engineering/ science, and software engineering, among many other tech-oriented fields that require cutting-edge research and expertise.

At the undergraduate level, the Bachelor of Science in Learning, Design, and Technology in the Bagwell College of Education was developed in response to the increasingly virtual and remote-work environment. This degree will prepare graduates to meet the unique demands of the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of technology-based training across educational disciplines, business and industry. •

With campuses located in Kennesaw and Marietta, KSU is convenient for commuters.