Alumni

By Margaret SchellSince the 7th grade, Rep. Mack Jackson (D-128) (’79) knew he was born to serve others by fighting for their cause. This became clear as he watched in awe former President John F. Kennedy’s inaugural address.“Kennedy said, ‘Ask not what this country can do for you, but ask what you can do for this country.’ “That resonated with me as a kid,” Jackson said.It still does today. He’s been serving in the Georgia House of Representatives for 18 years. In January 2027, he...

By Gil Pound A $2 million donation is paving the way for major renovations to John Kurtz Field, home of the Georgia College & State University Bobcat baseball team. The gift – the largest in Georgia College Athletics history – comes via the E.R. Snell company, a fifth-generation family-owned and operated leader in Georgia’s asphalt and road construction industry.The historic donation ushers in a new era for the storied Georgia College baseball program. The renovated baseball facility...

By Al Weston When Major League teams announced their coaching staffs for the upcoming season, Georgia College & State University had a remarkable presence. Former Bobcats Jose Leger, Walker McKinven and Christian Wonders have all reached the highest level of baseball, shaping the game as coaches for the Chicago White Sox and the San Francisco Giants. From Peach Belt Conference fields to the nation’s biggest ballparks, these three former Bobcats represent more than individual success...