The focus of the new building is on STEAM-based (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) areas of study on the Cartersville campus.

According to a press release, GHC received a total $22.5 million in state funding to advance the project: $2.2 for design, $17.7 for construction and $2.6 for equipment.

The 52,000-square foot building is expected open Fall 2018. It was designed by the Stanley Beaman & Sears architecture firm and will be constructed by Juneau.