Marietta, GA – The Appalachian, Chattahoochee, and North Metro Technical College Joint Board of Directors officially voted today to accept the name “Chattahoochee Technical College” for the merged colleges. Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Commissioner Ron Jackson authorized the local board of directors to name the soon-to-be merged technical college.  Commissioner Jackson has approved the operational name and will submit the name to the TCSG State Board for final approval on February 5, 2009.

Larry Freeman, chair of the Chattahoochee Technical College Board of Directors said each merged college will be able to add its name to the CTC brand. I would personally like to thank each local board member for their hard work and dedication and support in this effort. 

On July 1, 2009, the three colleges will bring together operations as one institution to form the leading post secondary technical college in the state under the name “Chattahoochee Technical College.”  Each individual campus will retain, through the name, their distinct community identity.  “This identity is very important to the community leaders, citizens, faculty and staff who have worked to promote, enhance, and grow their respective institutions,” says Dr. Sanford Chandler, president of Chattahoochee Technical College and president designee of the merged colleges.

The individual campus names will be a part of the operational name as follows:  Appalachian Campus, Canton Campus, Marietta Campus, Mountain View Campus, North Metro Campus, Paulding Campus, South Cobb Campus, and Woodstock Campus.   The new Chattahoochee Technical College will serve approximately 10,000 students on eight campuses in six North Georgia Counties. Approximately 30,000 businesses and eight school districts will have access to educational resources available at the college through its 100+ associate degree, diploma and technical certificate programs, along with business and industry training and certifications.

The “Chattahoochee” name has a 45-plus year history and reflects the merged region in which the college will serve.  “This institution is committed to bringing educational change to the forefront,’ says Chandler. “We are enthused about the merger and the expanded opportunities it will afford current and future students as we continue to support the college’s mission of workforce development.”

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