Thu., April 19, 2012 12:34pm (EDT)

Gainesville State Names Interim Leader
By Associated Press
Updated: 1 year ago

GAINESVILLE  —  
Officials said Randy Pierce will serve as interim president of Gainesville State College until its consolidation with North Georgia College & State University takes effect Jan. 1, 2013. (photo courtesy of <a href="http://www..degreedriven.com">Degree Driven</a>
Officials said Randy Pierce will serve as interim president of Gainesville State College until its consolidation with North Georgia College & State University takes effect Jan. 1, 2013. (photo courtesy of Degree Driven
Officials have named an interim president at Gainesville State College in northeast Georgia.

Randy Pierce was named to the post on Wednesday. Pierce is a past president of Georgia Highlands College.

Pierce begins the new job on July 1. He replaces Martha Nesbitt, who is retiring.

Officials said Pierce will serve as interim president until the consolidation of Gainesville State and North Georgia College & State University takes effect Jan. 1, 2013.