Student life and student activities groups on all campuses are leading the charge to help Georgia Perimeter College go tobacco free on Wednesday, Oct. 1, in support of the University System of Georgia ban on all tobacco products.

From lollipops and gum at Alpharetta Campus to dancers “stomping out smoke” at Newton Campus, the activities will vary with each location. Smokers will find materials to help the stop smoking, and non-smokers can enjoy a day full activities and information on each campus.

Wednesday activities include:

--Alpharetta: Smoking cessation pamphlets, chewing gum and lollipops will be distributed.

--Clarkston: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., “Tobacco Trivia Wheel” giveaways plus distribution of smoking cessation pamphlets. In addition, the office of personal counseling will give away stress balls and give tips for managing stress. Activities will be held outside the Student Center.

--Decatur: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., students will get the tobacco-free word out with a special “Puff-Puff, I Pass” event in the student center, SC-2100.

--Dunwoody: Students will staff a table with smoking cessation materials in the Student Center.

--Newton: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Jagg Illusions campus dance team, along with mascot Jaggy, will offer a “Stomp Out Smoke” performance. Free “Stomp Out Smoke” t-shirts will go to the first 200 visitors.

For information on other tobacco-free activities and resources, go to www.gpc.edu/tobaccofreegpc/