Helms College Granted Full Five-Year Accreditation by ACCET, Affirming Quality, Outcomes, and Community Impact

Helms College has been granted full reaccreditation for five years by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET), the national accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The action affirms the … Read More

Helms College to Hold Winter 2026 Commencement in Macon

MACON, Ga. — Feb. 3, 2026 — Helms College is proud to announce its Winter 2026 Commencement Ceremony on Tuesday, February 3, recognizing graduates from the college’s Macon campus. The ceremony will honor students who have completed associate degrees, diplomas, … Read More

Helms College to Hold Winter 2026 Commencement in Augusta

Inclement Weather Graduation Update:Due to an incoming weather system with expected snow accumulation, Helms College has canceled and rescheduled its Augusta Winter 2026 commencement ceremony originally planned for Saturday, Jan. 31. The ceremony has been rescheduled to Saturday, Feb. … Read More

HELMS COLLEGE INCREASES SECURITY AT VILLAGE WEST SHOPPING CENTER

HELMS COLLEGE INCREASES SECURITY AT VILLAGE WEST SHOPPING CENTER Augusta, GA — The tragic event resulting in the death of student Martin Louis Gordon late on Monday night, after classes were finished for the evening, … Read More

Statement from Helms College

Statement from Helms College A tragic incident occurred late Monday evening outside the Helms College School of Trades building on our Augusta campus. Local law enforcement responded and is leading the investigation. We are fully … Read More

baker applying egg wash on to raw pastries on a baking trays before going into an oven

Baking vs. Pastry: What’s the Difference?

Understanding the Roles, Skills & Training Pathways When you walk into a bakery or pastry shop, you might ask yourself: What exactly distinguishes a baker from a pastry chef? While both work with doughs and … Read More

Justice Verda M. Colvin

Helms College Macon Graduation Set for August 12, Featuring Georgia Supreme Court Justice Verda Colvin

Helms College is proud to announce its upcoming Macon Campus Graduation Ceremony, taking place on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the Anderson Conference Center, 5171 Eisenhower Parkway in Macon. The evening will … Read More

Helms College Graduation Set for August 9, Featuring Renowned Leadership Coach Dr. Katrina Hutchins

AUGUSTA, GA – Helms College is proud to announce its upcoming Summer Graduation Ceremony , taking place on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Warren Baptist Church, 3203 Washington Road, Augusta, GA. This … Read More

Edgar's Bistro Opening July 30

Edgar’s Bistro Reopens July 30 with Fresh Flavors and New Culinary Leadership

Macon’s favorite classroom-turned-restaurant is back. Edgar’s Bistro , the student- and faculty-run dining experience at Helms College’s Polly Long Denton School of Hospitality, reopens for lunch service starting Tuesday, July 30. The Bistro will be … Read More

medical assistant drawing blood of a young woman

Medical Assistant vs. Nurse: What’s the Difference?

If you’re a high school senior in Georgia thinking about a healthcare career, you’ve probably heard of nurses. But what about medical assistants? Both are important members of the healthcare team—and both offer meaningful, people-focused … Read More

Multi-ethnic team of air conditioner repairmen at work

Is HVAC a Good Career Choice in Georgia?

If you’re a high school senior in Georgia wondering what to do after graduation, here’s a question worth asking: Is HVAC a good career choice? The answer—especially in Georgia—is a solid yes. Heating, Ventilation, Air … Read More