Organizers are asking for community support as preparations continue for the annual Back to School Bash for Trion and Chattooga students.

The event is scheduled for Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 4 until 6 PM, and will include music, free back-to-school haircuts, shaved ice treats, community resources, and support for students preparing for the new school year.

Maisha Ludy with Chattooga Family Connection says donations have been slow so far, and organizers are asking the community to help spread the word and begin collecting supplies sooner rather than later.

Items currently needed include colored pencils, composition notebooks, one-subject notebooks, notebook paper, dividers, highlighters, glue sticks, 3×5 index cards, pencil sharpeners, erasers, pencil pouches, and crayon or coloring boxes.

School supply donations, monetary donations, community partners, and vendors are all being accepted. An Amazon wish list has also been made available to give the community ideas about needed supplies, although donations do not have to be purchased through Amazon.

Community organizations planning to set up a table at the Back to School Bash are asked to contact organizers with the name of their organization, whether they will provide information and resources only, or whether they would like to sponsor and distribute a specific school supply item.

Anyone interested in donating, becoming involved, or learning more can contact Maisha Ludy with Chattooga Family Connection at 706-388-9849 or by email at maishaludy@gmail.com.

Organizers say every donation helps ensure local students are prepared for a successful school year.