Georgia Early College
Early College Sites

Albany Early College

  • Opened Fall 2008
  • Location: Albany, GA
  • Collaborators: Albany State University and Dougherty County School District
  • Campus/school description: An independent school located on the Albany State University campus
  • Community setting: Rural
  • Grades 7-12 Model
  • Currently serving grade 7
  • Principal: Barbara Harvey

Contact Information:
Albany State University
504 College Drive
ACAD 283 - College of Education
Albany, Georgia 31705
barbara.harvey@docoschools.org
(229) 430-4716
(229) 431-3415 Ext. 5350


Carver Early College

  • Opened Fall 2005
  • Location: Atlanta, GA
  • Collaborators: Atlanta Public Schools and Georgia State University
  • Campus/school description: One of five independent schools located on the Carver campus
  • Community setting: Urban
  • Grades 9-12 model
  • Currently serving grades 9-12
  • Principal/Dean: Marcene Thornton

Contact Information:
55 McDonough Boulevard, SW
Atlanta, GA 30315
mthornton@atlanta.k12.ga.us
404-802-4405


DeKalb Early College Academy (DECA)

  • Opened Fall 2006
  • Location: Decatur, GA
  • Collaborators: Georgia Perimeter College and the DeKalb County School System
  • Campus/school description: Currently located in an existing school with plans to move to a stand-alone facility in year 2
  • Community setting: Suburban
  • Grades 9-12 model
  • Currently serving grades 9-11
  • Principal/Dean of Students: Brenda K. Emerson, PhD

Contact Information:
1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Brenda_K_Emerson@fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us
678-875-2403
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Early College Academy of Columbus (ECAC)

  • Opened Fall2006
  • Location: Columbus, GA
  • Collaborators: Columbus State University and Muscogee County Schools
  • Campus/school description: Currently located in an existing school with plans to move to a stand-alone facility in year 2
  • Community setting: Suburban
  • Grades 9-12 model
  • Currently serving grades 9-11
  • Principal/Dean: Susan Willard

Contact Information:
6015 Georgetown Drive
Columbus, GA 31907
lwillard@mcsdga.net
706-565-2965
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Engineering Early College at Maynard Jackson High School

  • Opened Fall 2008
  • Location: Atlanta, GA
  • Collaborators: Atlanta Public Schools and Atlanta Metropolitan College
  • Campus/school description: One of five independent schools/smaller learning communities located on the Jackson campus
  • Community setting: Urban
  • Grades 9-12 Model
  • Currently serving grades 9-12
  • Early College Academy Leader: Richard Williams/Campus Principal: Shirlene Carter

Contact Information:
801 Glenwood Avenue, S.E.
Atlanta ,GA 30316
404-802-5200
rawilliams@atlanta.k12.ga.us


Georgia College Early College (GCEC)

  • Opened Fall 2006
  • Location: Milledgeville, GA
  • Collaborators: Georgia College and State University, Putnam County Schools, Baldwin County Schools and Oconee RESA
  • Campus/school description:An independent school located on the Georgia College and State University campus
  • Community setting: Rural
  • Grades 7-12 model
  • Currently serving grades 7-9
  • Principal: Camille Daniel-Tyson

Contact Information:
Georgia College and State University
PO Box 73
Milledgeville, GA 31061
camille.daniel-tyson@gcsu.edu
478-445-3105


Macon-Bibb Early College

  • Opened Fall 2008
  • Location: Macon, GA
  • Collaborators: Bibb County Schools and Macon State College
  • Campus/school description: School within a school model
  • Community setting: Rural
  • Grades 7-12 Model
  • Currently serving grade 7
  • Principal: Sonya Thomas

Contact Information:
2011 Riverside Dr
Macon, GA 31201
478-779-2550
sthomas.hutchingscc@bibb.k12.ga.us
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Regional Early Admission for College Hopefuls (REACH) Early College

  • Opened Fall 2008
  • Location: Carrollton, GA
  • Collaborators: Carroll County Schools and University of West Georgia
  • Campus/school description: School within a school model
  • Community setting: Rural
  • Grades 7-12 Model
  • Currently serving grade 7
  • Principal: Terrie Kielborn

Contact Information:
122 Bay Springs Rd
Villa Rica, GA 30180
770-652-2443
terrie.kielborn@carrollcountyschools.com


Risley Early College Academy (RECA)

  • Opened Fall 2008
  • Location: Brunswick, GA
  • Collaborators: Glynn County Schools and College of Coastal Georgia (Formerly Coastal Georgia Community College)
  • Campus/school description: School within a school model
  • Community setting: Rural
  • Grades 7-12 Model
  • Currently serving grades 7-8
  • Principal: Vallerie Cave

Contact Information:
2900 Albany Street
Brunswick, Georgia 31520
912-262-3415
vcave@glynn.k12.ga.us
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Savannah Early College

  • Opened Fall 2007
  • Location: Savannah, GA
  • Collaborators: Savannah-Chatham Public School System, Savannah State University and Savannah Technical College
  • Campus/school description: An independent school located in a stand-alone facility
  • Community setting: Urban
  • Grades 9-12 Model
  • Currently serving grades 9-12
  • Principal: Gertrude Robinson

Contact Information:
101 Wheathill Road
Garden City, GA 31408
gertrude.robinson@savannah.chatham.k12.ga.us
912-963-7030
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Sumter County Schools-Georgia Southwestern Early College (SCS-GSW)

  • Opened Fall 2006
  • Location: Americus, GA
  • Collaborators: Georgia Southwestern State University and Sumter County School System
  • Campus/school description: An independent school located on the Georgia Southwestern State University campus
  • Community setting: Rural
  • Grades 9-12 model
  • Currently serving grades 9-11
  • Principal: Connie Wise

Contact Information:
Georgia Southwestern State University
School of Education
800 Georgia Southwestern State University Dr.
Americus, GA 31709-1379
cwise@sumterschools.org
229-931-2145
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Valdosta Early College Academy (VECA)

  • Opened Fall 2008
  • Location: Valdosta, GA
  • Collaborators: Valdosta State University and Valdosta City School District
  • Campus/school description: Located on college campus
  • Community setting: Rural
  • Grades 6-12 Model
  • Currently serving grade 6
  • Principal: Ingrid Hall

Contact Information:
Valdosta State University
Dewar College of Education
1500 North Patterson St
Valdosta, Georgia 31698
ihall@gocats.org
229-333-7594
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