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March 14, 2026

Carrie Rowe Named Chattooga County School District Teacher Of The Year

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Leroy Massey Elementary School is celebrating one of its own after Mrs. Carrie Rowe was named Chattooga County School District Teacher of the Year.

School officials shared the announcement on social media, congratulating Rowe and thanking her for her dedication to students and the school community. Leroy Massey Elementary said they are grateful for her continued commitment to supporting students, fellow educators, and the community.

District Teacher of the Year honors are awarded to educators who demonstrate excellence in the classroom, leadership within their schools, and a strong commitment to student success.

March 14, 2026

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Ralph “Country” Brown Memorial Scholarship Applications Due March 27

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Applications are now being accepted for the Ralph “Country” Brown Memorial Scholarship, available to senior baseball and softball players at Chattooga High School.

March 9, 2026

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Grace Winder Receives UGA Community Service Grant for “Confidence Kits”

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Local high school student Grace Winder has been awarded a community service grant through the Bullard Community Champions program, a youth leadership initiative connected to the University of Georgia’s J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development. The grant helped support Winder’s project to assemble “Confidence Kits” for students across Chattooga County.

Each kit includes basic toiletries meant to help students with personal hygiene while also promoting dignity, confidence, and overall well-being. Every school in Chattooga County received 30 kits total — 15 for boys and 15 for girls — helping make sure students in need have access to everyday essentials.

The grant program is part of Youth LEAD Georgia, which helps high school students build leadership skills and take on service projects that make a difference in their local communities. Through the Bullard Community Champions program, students are given support to turn ideas into action and address real needs close to home.

Grace’s project is a meaningful example of student leadership in action, and school leaders expressed appreciation for her hard work and compassion in helping fellow students throughout Chattooga County.

March 9, 2026

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Trion High Senior Jana Price Receives Helping Hands Scholarship

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Trion High School senior Jana Price has been awarded the Helping Hands Scholarship, recognizing her dedication to community service and volunteer work through the Helping Hands program at Trion City Schools.

Price earned the scholarship after completing more than 500 hours of community service, reflecting years of commitment to helping others through the program. She is the daughter of Kyle and Kelly Price of Summerville.

The Helping Hands program is part of the Helping Hands Ending Hunger initiative, which began in the Trion community and focuses on helping students and families facing food insecurity. Student volunteers collect unopened food from school cafeterias and help organize food bags that are distributed to students and families in need, helping ensure they have food for nights and weekends.

The scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors who demonstrate exceptional service and dedication to the program while making a meaningful impact in their school and community.

School officials praised Price for her hard work and compassion, thanking her for the many hours she has invested in helping others through the Helping Hands program.

March 7, 2026

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Miss Chattooga County Pageant Set for March 28 at Chattooga High School

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The Miss Chattooga County Pageant 2026 will be held on Saturday, March 28 at 3:00 p.m. at Chattooga High School in the auditorium/cafeteria. Organizers are encouraging contestants to register early and take advantage of the discounted entry fee.

The early registration deadline is March 20 at 11:59 p.m., with an entry fee of $40. Participants who register before that deadline will save $10 compared to the late registration fee. Late registration will remain open until March 26 at 6:00 p.m., with a fee of $50.

Contestants must either live in Chattooga County or attend a school in Chattooga County to be eligible to participate. Reigning winners may not compete in the same category the following year but may enter the next category if their age allows them to move up.

Those interested in entering can complete the application online at https://forms.gle/gFvWcpHQZp3mMdqo8 or by scanning the QR code included on the pageant flyer. Anyone with questions can contact Sandy Blalock at sblalock@chattooga.k12.ga.us.

More information and updates about the pageant can also be found on the event’s Facebook page.

March 1, 2026

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GNTC Names Dr. Elizabeth Anderson Executive Vice President, Chief Academic Officer

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A former Chattooga County School System teacher, Dr. Elizabeth Anderson has been named executive vice president and chief academic officer at Georgia Northwestern Technical College, effective March 1, according to GNTC President Dr. Heidi Popham.

February 17, 2026

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Chattooga Teachers Named Georgia Science Teachers of the Year

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Two educators from the Chattooga County School District are being recognized statewide for excellence in science instruction. Erin Smith of Leroy Massey Elementary and Melissa Rowe of Chattooga High School have been named Georgia Science Teachers Association (GSTA) Science Teachers of the Year, earning top honors at the elementary and high school levels.

District leaders say Smith and Rowe were selected for their dedication, instructional leadership, and passion for engaging students in meaningful science learning. Their recognition, the district says, reflects the high-quality science instruction delivered across Chattooga County classrooms each day.

The GSTA Teacher of the Year Award honors educators with a proven record of excellence and impact on student learning. Award recipients receive a $1,500 honorarium and complimentary registration to the GSTA Annual Conference. The district is encouraging the community to join in congratulating both teachers on the achievement.

February 5, 2026

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Pre-K Enrollment Opens Today for Chattooga County Schools 2026–2027 Year

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Families in Lyerly, Menlo, and Summerville can begin enrolling for Chattooga County Schools Pre-K for the 2026–2027 school year starting today, Thursday, February 5, 2026.

Parents and guardians can register online by scanning the QR code on the district flyer, or by visiting the Chattooga County Schools website and selecting the Enrollment Center. School officials remind families to use the Pre-K enrollment link and not the K–12 registration option.

For those who prefer to enroll in person, registration will be held at the Chattooga County Enrollment Center on Thursday, Feb. 5 and Friday, Feb. 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., located at 302 Maple Drive in Summerville. Families who cannot attend during those hours can call 706-857-3490 to schedule an appointment.

To be eligible, children must be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2026. Required documents include a certified birth certificate, proof of Georgia residency, a photo ID for the parent or guardian, the child’s Social Security card, insurance information or other proof of coverage, and required health and immunization forms.

For more information, families can contact the Pre-K office at 706-857-3490.

January 30, 2026

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Chattooga County Schools Cancel Extracurricular Activities Due to Expected Snow

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Chattooga County Schools have canceled all extracurricular activities scheduled for tonight, Friday, January 30, 2026, as well as events planned for this weekend, due to the forecast for snow beginning tonight and continuing into Saturday. School officials said information on rescheduled dates and times will be shared once details are confirmed.

The announcement was issued by Jeremy Heathcock with Chattooga County Schools, who encouraged families to stay warm and safe as winter weather moves into the area.

January 30, 2026

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Georgia Lawmakers Consider Expanding School-Day Phone Ban to High Schools Starting Fall 2027

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Georgia lawmakers are considering extending a statewide ban on student personal devices to high schools, meaning today’s sophomores could face phone-free school days by their senior year. A ban covering kindergarten through middle school is already set to take effect next fall after passage last year, and the bill’s sponsor now wants to expand that policy to older students beginning in fall 2027.