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October 2, 2026

Chattooga County Schools Recognize Five Teachers Of The Year

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Five Chattooga County educators have been recognized as their schools’ 2027 Teachers of the Year and will now move forward for consideration for the districtwide honor.

October 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

School Bus Driver Arrested After Child Dragged By Bus In Summerville

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A Chattooga County school bus driver was arrested Wednesday after police said a child became caught in the bus door and was dragged along Union Street in Summerville.

October 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Schools Graduation Rate Climbs To 90.2%

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Chattooga County Schools has reached a 90.2% graduation rate for the Class of 2026, putting the local school system above Georgia’s statewide average.

September 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Wednesday Deadline For Georgia Students To Apply For U.S. Senate Youth Program

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Eligible high school students in Chattooga County have until 5 PM today to apply for a program that could send them to Washington, D.C., and provide a $12,500 college scholarship.

September 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Wednesday Deadline For Georgia RISE Award Nominations

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School systems across Georgia have until this afternoon to nominate outstanding school support employees for statewide recognition through the Georgia RISE Award.

September 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Rolls Out New Behavioral Threat Assessment Model For Schools

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Georgia schools now have a new statewide framework designed to help identify concerning behavior and intervene before it potentially escalates into violence.

September 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

EPD Investigating New Environmental Complaint At Chattooga County School Bus Garage

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The Georgia Environmental Protection Division is investigating a new complaint involving the Chattooga County Schools Transportation Department, while Superintendent Michelle Helie says a similar complaint earlier this year was investigated and ultimately determined to be unfounded.

September 28, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

School Leaders Explain What E-SPLOST Renewal Means For Chattooga County Voters

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When Chattooga County voters go to the polls in November, one of the local questions they will encounter concerns the continuation of a one-percent sales tax that has helped finance school construction, renovations, technology, security and other capital needs for nearly three decades.

September 28, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga Schools Gain National Attention For Dramatic Drop In Chronic Absenteeism

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Chattooga County Schools are receiving national attention for dramatically reducing chronic absenteeism, bringing the district’s rate below where it stood before the COVID-19 pandemic.

September 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

New School Safety Model Being Rolled Out Across Georgia

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Schools in Chattooga County and across Georgia have a new tool available aimed at identifying concerning behavior and intervening before situations potentially escalate into violence.