HISTORY

Georgia-Cumberland Academy (GCA) is a Seventh-day Adventist Christian school, offering coursework to boarding and day students in grades nine through twelve. The campus is located on 510 acres, five miles from Calhoun, Georgia. The rural setting offers beautiful views of theChattahoochee National Forest. The current property was purchased in 1908 as a result of personal instruction from Ellen White. For a time it was the site of the Hurlbutt Sanitarium, School, and Farm. GCA opened in 1965 because of the commitment and  generosity of the Georgia-Cumberland Conference constituency and leadership. One of the most memorable activities was the Penny Campaign to construct the music building. In 1997 theBlueprint for the 21st Century campaign provided for completely renovating the dormitories and the computer lab. In its 41 years, more than 7,000 students have enrolled at GCA, with recent enrollments of over 250. Located near the rapidly developing I-75 corridor between Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Atlanta, Georgia, GCA maintains a commitment to students from the Calhoun area, the Georgia-Cumberland Conference, and the world church. GCA is part of the Seventh-day Adventist educational system which currently has more than 1 million students attending some 6,000 schools in more than 100 countries.

2004 ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE

GCA was recognized by the Alumni Award Foundation as The Academy of Excellence in 2004.

OUR MISSION

The mission of Georgia-Cumberland Academy is to guide students spiritually, mentally, socially, and physically, in preparation for a lifetime of service for Christ.

ACCREDITATION

Georgia-Cumberland Academy is accredited by

•    SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools),
•    GAPSAC (Georgia Private School Accreditation Council), and
• Accrediting Association of Seventh-day Adventist Schools,Colleges, and Universities, Inc. (A member of the National Council for Private School Accreditation.)