DAHLONEGA, Ga. — The University of North Georgia will hold two separate graduation ceremonies in Dahlonega Saturday.

At 1 p.m. in Memorial Hall Gymnasium, Dahlonega- and Cumming-based graduates of the College of Health Sciences & Professions, College of Science and Mathematics and Mike Cottrell College of Business.

Former state assistant Attorney General Greg Blount will be the guest speaker. Blount is a leading environmental attorney for more than 30 years and has been active in the Georgia-Florida-Alabama water wars.
The second ceremony will be held at the same venue at 4 p.m. to honor graduates of the College of Education,

University College, and College of Arts & Letters. Dr. Jeff Bearden will be the commencement speaker. Bearden was appointed by Gov. Nathan Deal to serve on the Governor’s Education Advisory Board. He has been a UNG executive for more than 25 years.

Due to anticipated attendance, tickets are required for each ceremony.Those unable to attend the ceremonies in person can watch UNG’s livestream via the university’s official YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/UnivNorthGeorgia.