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September 7, 2026

Lyerly Elementary Golf Fundraiser Coming Up Saturday

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Lyerly Elementary School is reminding area golfers and community supporters about a fundraising golf tournament coming up this Saturday, September 12, to help support the school’s eighth-grade trip.

The Study Cade Golf Tournament Fundraiser will be held at Little Mole Run Golf Course in Mentone, Alabama. The tournament begins at 9 AM Eastern Time — 8 AM Central Time.

With the tournament now less than a week away, individuals and businesses can still support the fundraiser by registering to play or sponsoring a hole.

Those interested in participating or becoming a sponsor should contact Zach White at zwhite@chattooga.k12.ga.us. Payments can be made at Lyerly Elementary School or mailed to 150 Oak Hill Road, Lyerly, GA 30730.

Little Mole Run Golf Course is located at 741 County Road 647 in Mentone.

Proceeds from Saturday’s tournament will help Lyerly Elementary students with expenses associated with their upcoming eighth-grade trip. Organizers are encouraging golfers, local businesses and other community members to participate and help support the students

September 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Backpack Ministry Feeding Record Number Of Students

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For 15 years, Summerville First United Methodist Church has helped make sure students in the Chattooga County School System have food to take home for the weekend, and the need for that assistance has reached a new high.

August 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Schools Looking For Custodians

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The Chattooga County School System is looking to hire full-time and part-time custodians for positions at Leroy Massey Elementary School and Lyerly Elementary School.

At Leroy Massey Elementary, both full-time and part-time positions are available. The 208-day positions call for employees to work 9.25 hours per day, Tuesday through Friday. The full-time position is eligible for benefits including sick leave, vacation leave, retirement and insurance.

A part-time custodian is also needed at Lyerly Elementary School. That position is for 208 days and requires 4.5 hours per day, Tuesday through Friday. The Lyerly position is not eligible for benefits.

A high school diploma or GED is preferred. Duties include cleaning and maintaining school buildings and grounds.

Applications are available through the Chattooga County Board of Education Superintendent’s Office or through the school system’s website under District Services and Human Resources.

Completed applications should be submitted to Dawn Campbell, Human Resources Director, Chattooga County Board of Education, 33 Middle School Road in Summerville. Applicants will also be required to complete professional reference forms and authorization for a background check and fingerprinting.

For additional information, contact the Chattooga County Board of Education at 706-859-3043.

August 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Tax Commissioner Explains Senior Property Tax Questions Heading To November Ballot

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Chattooga County Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton is providing additional information about property tax exemption questions voters will see on the November ballot, including proposed changes affecting homeowners who are at least 70 years old on January 1, 2027.

August 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Substitute Teacher Arrested Following Incident At Summerville Middle

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A substitute teacher working for the Chattooga County School System was arrested following an incident at Summerville Middle School.

August 21, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Schools On Two-Hour Delay Following Overnight Power Outages

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Chattooga County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay today, Friday, August 21, due to a power outage affecting the Lyerly area.

The delay comes after thunderstorms moved through Northwest Georgia overnight, leaving multiple widespread power outages across Chattooga and Floyd counties.

Georgia Power is reporting numerous outages across the region this morning, with one of the largest outages affecting the Lyerly area.

The overnight storms brought heavy rain, lightning and gusty winds to portions of Northwest Georgia, resulting in power interruptions as residents began their Friday morning.

Because of the outage in Lyerly, Chattooga County School System officials made the decision to delay the start of school by two hours.

Parents, students and school employees should plan for school operations to begin two hours later than the normal Friday schedule.

Georgia Power crews are working to restore electricity to affected customers across Chattooga and Floyd counties.

Residents should use caution around any downed trees or power lines and should never approach or attempt to move a downed electrical line.

WZQZ News will continue to provide updates on the power outages and any additional schedule changes as information becomes available.

August 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Schools To Release Students Early August 27-28 For Fair Traffic

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All Chattooga County Schools will dismiss students early on Thursday, August 27, and Friday, August 28, as preparations get underway for events surrounding the Chattooga County Fair.

Students across the school system will be released at 1:30 p.m. on both days. The adjusted schedule is intended to help clear traffic from the area around Summerville Middle School ahead of fair activities.

School officials say lunch will be served as usual before students are dismissed.

All scheduled after-school activities and programs will continue as planned, despite the early dismissal.

Parents and guardians who have questions about the schedule or need additional information should contact their child’s school.

The early release schedule applies to all Chattooga County Schools on Thursday, August 27, and Friday, August 28.

August 13, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga Milestones Results Show Bright Spot In Elementary Math, Challenges In Other Areas

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Georgia students outperform national average on ACT

New Georgia Milestones results are providing a look at how Chattooga County students performed in mathematics, science and social studies during the 2025-2026 school year, with the results showing both areas of strength and opportunities for improvement.

August 13, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Registration Opens For Berry College’s 2026 Mountain Day Weekend

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One of Northwest Georgia’s longest-running college traditions returns this fall as Berry College prepares to welcome generations of Vikings back to campus for Mountain Day Weekend, October 2-4, 2026.

August 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton Explains November Ballot Questions On Senior Tax Exemptions

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Chattooga County Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton is offering additional information to help voters understand proposed tax exemptions that will appear on the November ballot.