Founded in 1989, Georgia Youth Science & Technology Centers, Inc. is a private, non-profit educational organization designed to increase interest and enthusiasm in science and technology, particularly among elementary and middle school teachers and students. The North Georgia Mountains YSTC, located on the campus of Dalton State College, provides a wide variety of science and technology services to the teachers and students in the school systems of Catoosa, Dalton City, Fannin, Gilmer,  Pickens and Whitfield counties. All courses are free  of charge to teachers of member systems unless otherwise stated.