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Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) received a $400,000 gift from Georgia Banking Company to provide scholarships to students studying exercise science and wellness.

“This is part of our own culture to support organizations that have a positive impact on the community,” said Bartow Morgan Jr., CEO of Georgia Banking Company, and a trustee for GGC. “In the case of Georgia Gwinnett College, the impact is generational.”

“We greatly appreciate the long-standing support that Bartow has shown our college, not only with his valuable expertise and time but also with this scholarship fund for our students,” said Dr. Jann L. Joseph, president of GGC.

The Georgia Banking Company Wellness and Recreation Scholarship Fund will provide students with up to $2,000 per semester and can be renewed up to four years. Eligible students must have a 3.0 GPA and be enrolled full time and in good standing at GGC.

“Bartow has driven efforts that have greatly enhanced the college’s resources and student opportunities. He has championed the company’s participation in GGC’s Corporate Affiliates Program (CAP),” said Jennifer Hendrickson, associate vice president for Advancement at GGC. “The CAP program gives our students and faculty the opportunity to interact with business leaders. That interaction helps prepare them for careers in the business sector. It’s professionals like Bartow that see a need and step up to help.”

Careers in exercise science and wellness offer many avenues.

“It’s a diverse major in that our students can pursue careers from physical therapy and physician assistant to public health education, athletic trainers and coaches,” said Dr. Lauren Tapp, associate professor of exercise science and Exercise Science and Physical Education Department chair at GGC. “Many of our students hold part- or full-time jobs, plus going to school, so this scholarship will mean a lot to them.”

Photo caption: Georgia Banking Company’s CEO, Bartow Morgan Jr., presented a $400,000 check to Georgia Gwinnett College President Jann L. Joseph. This significant donation, aimed at establishing scholarships at the college, was celebrated in the presence of (l-r) Georgia Gwinnett College’s AVP for Advancement, Jennifer Hendrickson, Georgia Banking Company’s Gwinnett Market President, Jennifer Bridwell, Georgia Banking Company CEO Bartow Morgan Jr., and Business Development Officer/Bold Banker, Wanda Weeger.