GMC News

Independence Day Thanks

This Independence Day, Georgia Military College honors our students, staff, alumni and members of our extended family who are serving in the armed forces and protecting our freedom. We salute you! We thank you! We remember you!

Top Honors at Camp

Twenty-two GMC High School students recently participated in “Camp Semaphore,” a summer JROTC Cadet Leadership Camp at Fort Gordon, GA. The camp provided JROTC cadets with challenging, meaningful and practical learning experiences to enhance their skills in leadership, teamwork, and citizenship. These experiences encouraged self-confidence and discipline through hands-on adventure training and interaction with peers […]

Interim Principal Named

Georgia Military College names interim principal, vice principal By Payton Towns III – The Union-Recorder MILLEDGEVILLE – A day after its principal was named the superintendent in Jones County, Georgia Military College didn\’t look far to find an interim principal and vice president. Lt. Col. John Thornton was named the interim principal and Major Pam […]

Whistleblower Speaks

Tobacco whistleblower to speak today Dr. Victor DeNoble will be the guest speaker June 22 for the 14th annual National Youth Sports Program and the second Oconee Teen Institute. DeNoble, known as the \”tobacco whistle blower,\” testified before Congress that \”big tobacco\” knew smoking was addictive and they were lying to the public from the […]

Former Augusta Director Dies

Retired Civil Service AUGUSTA, Ga. – Entered into rest at his residence, Saturday, June 18, 2005, Mr. Walter S. Williams, 87, beloved husband of Mildred \”Dolly\” Williams. Mr. Walter S. Williams was Director of the GMC Fort Gordon Campus from 1978-83, and a firm supporter of GMC, even after his retirement. Funeral services will be […]

Valdosta Team Wins

The GMC Valdosta Women’s Softball Team won their first game with a score of 14-5. The team, which competes in the Valdosta City Parks and Recreation Slow Pitch Softball League, is made up of 4 staff members, 2 students, 2 alumni, and friends and family members of GMC students. Way to go ladies!

Congressman Speaks

Marshall speaks to GMC grads By Matt Barnwell MACON TELEGRAPH STAFF WRITER WARNER ROBINS – Service to others will keep America strong, U.S. Rep. Jim Marshall told graduates of Georgia Military College\’s Warner Robins campus Saturday. \”You can do well for yourselves by doing good to others,\” he said. \”May God give each of you […]

HS Graduation Photos

Forty-five students graduated from Georgia Military College High School on Friday, May 27, 2005. Of these graduates, 33 began attending GMC in the sixth grade; 19 were enrolled in the Joint Enrollment Program thereby taking college courses while in high school; 10 were members of the National Honor Society. Mr. Jonathan Bright presented the Salutatory […]

Soldier Eager to Rejoin Unit

Brush with death Wounded soldier eager to rejoin her unit By ANNA VARELA The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 06/08/05 Pfc. Vanessa Harris was outside the post exchange at Baghdad\’s Camp Liberty when she heard a low humming noise. \”It was overwhelming. You could feel it. You could hear it and you could feel it at […]

GMC cadet injured in Iraq

By Gray Beverley – Georgia News Service CAMP STRIKER, Iraq – Spc. Bobby Morris had just left a message for his girlfriend that he had safely arrived in Iraq. Spc. Clyde Miller had wanted to get a phone card at the Camp Liberty post exchange, so that he could get in touch with his brother […]