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Gordon classes start Aug. 15

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Wednesday, August 10. 2011
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Fall semester classes at Gordon College will begin Monday, Aug. 15 with some 1,000 resident students moving in Aug. 11 and 12. Gordon College expects about 4,700 students to enroll, but exact numbers will not be available until later in the semester.

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#1 Rankin Fyle on 08/10/11 at 07:51 AM
Gordon approaches 5000 enrolled students, offers 4 year degrees in 6 majors, associate degrees in multiple areas, and generates an economic impact of $150 million annually employing 250 people locally.

This instiution is a treasure to be valued by
everyone in West Central Georgia.
#2 Michelle in 12 on 08/10/11 at 05:52 PM
should have known your socialist rear end was involved with Gordon. Gordon was treasured by many when it was a private military school but like everything else the government takes over ,it screws it up.
#3 Anonymous on 08/11/11 at 06:07 AM
The tax which will be paid for the purpose of education is not more than the thousandth part of what will be paid to kings, priests, nobles and politicians who will rise up among us if we leave the people in ignorance. – You must be one of those left in ignorance.
#4 Anonymous on 08/11/11 at 08:48 AM
some of the students will volunteer themselves to be in ignorance, most with the hope grant will not take education seriously, will drop out, and once again the taxpayers foot the bill.
#5 Anonymous on 08/11/11 at 09:00 AM
You probably need to get over the "government takes over ,it screws it up" attitude since Gordon's ownership was taken over by Barnesville city government in the 1950's and then by the state government in 1972. I am not sure it has been screwed up for over 50 years
#6 Anonymous on 08/11/11 at 09:06 AM
Geez - I thought the day would never come when I would agree with you on something. However, now the day has come.
#7 Anonymous on 08/11/11 at 10:11 AM
great all the posers will be back to resume the rap videos.
#8 Anonymous on 08/11/11 at 10:49 AM
OK students this is an opportunity, take advantage of it, lose the entitlement mentality, the thug attitude and pull up your &*^% pants, don't walk out in front of oncoming traffic. Make good grades, keep your nose clean and be grateful everyday for a college education.. God bless you
#9 HOPELESS IN BARNESVILLE on 08/11/11 at 01:03 PM
the Hope grant is NOT paid for solely by taxpayers. The funding for it is provided for through monies taken in by the lottery. Therefore, people who play the lottery, whether they pay government mandated taxes or are recipients of government entitlements, foot the bill for students who use the Hope grant.
#10 Anonymous on 08/11/11 at 01:59 PM
Welcome to all lottery funded higher education.

"My baby iz goinz two college..."
#11 college student on 08/11/11 at 04:56 PM
I is a college student.
#12 Anonymous on 08/12/11 at 06:20 AM
Like it our not the greatness of our country isn’t measure in how the rich can grow richer (which congress seems to think) but the ability of those on the lower economic ladder to climb up to a more prosperous life. To do this we must offer every opportunity for those to fail or to succeed. Call it a waste of money or call it a prospect. The perception usually depends on where you are on the ladder or how ignorant you are to the prominence of the county you live.
#13 Rankin Fyle on 08/12/11 at 02:16 PM
I think several of these folks replying with meaness and fear would really benefit from a college education and what better place to start on the road to enlightenment, wisdom and moderation than Gordon College. What are you afraid of? Get your GED and then enroll. You need not spend the rest of your life fearing others-it really is a wonderful world if you'll try to take part in all that is available to you.Stop being so afraid- you can do it- just try.
#14 michelle in12 on 08/12/11 at 06:33 PM
masters degree here rankin , not afraid of anyone , just fed up with paying for everyone else.
#15 Rankin Fyle on 08/14/11 at 11:49 AM
Michelle,
beleive it or not someone other than you helped pay for your education as well. Taxes
are all about giving back and improving the common good.
The University System of Georgia is a case in point and Gordon College is our local example of educational advancement.
Obviously not everyone benefits from the investment but most do and our state improves over time.
#16 Oh boy on 08/15/11 at 09:31 PM
Hope they have it in the handbook this year that sitting on the brick wall on College Drive is prohibited. Caution to the walking patrons to redirect their route before they get to the dorms.
#17 Anonymous on 08/16/11 at 09:07 AM
What did they mess up the road for, when they put in the underground tunnel for students to use to cross the street? They just cross anywhere they want to. It looks to me like the roads were built for pedestrians instead of the vehicles who pay taxes and insurance. Keep the darn golfcarts off public streets you don't pay taxes or insurance and driver liscense.
#18 Richard Hungwell on 08/16/11 at 01:03 PM
Really a smart move to put an outdoor basketball court on that campus. Now that is a waste of taxpayer money.
#19 Anonymous on 08/16/11 at 04:29 PM
But how much giving can the middle class stand? I for one am tired of the Government pissing my hard earned money away. Tax increases are destroying the middle class.
#20 Proud college mama on 08/16/11 at 05:49 PM
My son is currently in his sophomore year at Gordon. We liked the small town atmosphere and the campus. Now I'm not too sure about the small town/small mind attitude that comes with it. There are some mean comments here. Please know that a lot of kids are there to get an education, are working hard for it and bring money to your area. It will never be problem free, but worrying about a crosswalk and a basketball court is not the biggest problem you'll have. Sometimes trying to get to class on time means using the crosswalk instead of the tunnel as you prefer. (Ever been to Atlanta, New York, etc. where there are crosswalks at every intersection?) Playing basketball is much better than sitting in a dorm room playing video games or hanging out in the square (because I'm sure people would complain about that). When young people are active, it's a good thing.
#21 allison on 08/17/11 at 12:19 AM
There are some terrible comments on the threads sometimes, but for the most part I have found that people dont act like they talk, thankfully. Hope you son enjoys Gordon, my daughter is recieving a great education there also.
#22 iggle on 08/17/11 at 08:41 AM
We're glad to have your son here, Proud College Mama, and rest assured, the small minds on display here are not representative of our community.

Gordon College is a jewel for this region. Your son will find helpful, intelligent teachers and mentors here.
#23 Anonymous on 08/17/11 at 12:22 PM
It is unfortunate that so many small minded people show their ignorance on the comment sections of this online newspaper. While small towns can breed small minds, and we have our share of those, we also have many open minded, progressive thinkers who try very hard to counteract those mean spirited people.
#24 Huh!?! on 08/17/11 at 03:58 PM
"Keep the darn golfcarts off public streets you don't pay taxes or insurance and driver liscense."
I am a courteous golf cart driver myself. I do pay taxes....more than the average bear, therefore maintaining the roads I drive my happy little cart down. It has a cute flashing orange beacon as required by law. Headlights, taillights and fancy arm signals I put in myself. My cart is insured with my golf cart driving insurance agent right here in town. You won't believe this...I have a driver's license as well...20 years now. The best part, is that I get 50 miles to the gallon in the "darn" thing....save the trees! My golf cart hits 28 mph skint back, down hill, half a tank of fuel and me slappin the hind quarter the whole way...relax a little. Its fun and reeaaal nice to cruise our quaint little town. It is no harm to anyone to be 30 seconds later to their destination...I think everyone should have a golf cart. Everyone I know that has a golf cart: has a job, pays taxes, has insurance, drivers license, is friendly, educated, respectable citizens of the community... Huuhh!?! Yeah, She was about too... the folks on the golf carts are not a public nuisance.
#25 Anonymous on 08/17/11 at 05:57 PM
I have no problem with most of the golf carts. But there are some people with golf carts that do some pretty stupid crap. No signaling, pulling out into traffic and driving on the highway. (which is still illegal) Personally I think they would be safer for everyone if they stayed on the sidewalk.
#26 annie mae mouse on 08/17/11 at 07:44 PM
Its pretty obvious most of don't live in the neighborhoods around this "jewel for this region"
#27 cats on 08/18/11 at 05:28 AM
I have taken walks thru the campus on my lunch break, it's a beautiful place to walk. And let me say, the students are not rude or raucous or disrespectful to me.
That being said, I do have an issue with Gordon keeping itself seperate from our community. I wish that the school would reach out just a bit more to the rest of us here.
By this I mean inviting the community to the events at the school. Plays, etc. And if you tell me we are all welcome to those events, I will argue that we don't seem to know about them.
It's a known fact that one thing that will enhance a small town is a vibrant college with events the entire town can enjoy.
#28 Iggle on 08/18/11 at 07:12 AM
Cats, honest question:

What more can the college do to make the community aware that it is welcome to participate in many of our campus events?

The college does invite the community to campus events regularly. The public relations office sends countless press releases and event announcements to the local media (which chooses whether or not to share them with its audience) and most major events are advertised via flyers around town.

Heck, we even took the walls down to the point that folks can complain about students sitting on them!
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