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From Tradition to Transition:

The History of Dalton State College

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From Tradition to Transition:
The History of Dalton State College

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Original Photo Research & Text by Anne Haws & Sara Roberts
Introduction by Heather S. Shores
Photos courtesy of Dalton State College & the Derrell C. Roberts Library

As education improved and expanded in Georgia in the 1960s, the need for higher education in Northwest Georgia started to become a reality. With the junior college movement going strong throughout the state during this time of transition, several Northwest Georgia cities sought to bring a two-year school to their communities. The city of Dalton joined this effort, winning support from the community and the University System of Georgia for the establishment of Dalton Junior College, which opened its doors in 1967.

Since then, Dalton Junior College, now Dalton State College has stood the test of time, growing to meet the needs of its students and the community while reflecting the changing attitudes and trends of higher education in society. Now a four-year institution, Dalton State College continues to serve the needs of Northwest Georgia while expanding its reach to a global perspective. The following photographs demonstrate the past, present, and future of Dalton State College, a school that has moved from tradition to transition in Northwest Georgia.

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