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October 9, 2026

Georgia Power Data Breach Affects About 300,000 Customers

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Georgia Power is notifying approximately 300,000 customers after hackers gained access to personal information through the utility company’s online customer portal.

October 4, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Cybersecurity Awareness Month Focuses On Protecting Georgians From Online Threats

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October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and Georgia emergency management officials are encouraging residents, businesses and government agencies to take simple steps to protect themselves from increasingly common online threats.

September 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Four Chattooga County Residents Receive GNTC Foundation Awards

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Four Chattooga County residents are among students receiving grants and scholarships from the Georgia Northwestern Technical College Foundation for the fall 2026 semester.

September 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

United Community Bank Warns Seniors And Families About Financial Scams

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United Community Bank is reminding older adults and their families to stay alert for financial scams that use phone calls, text messages and emails designed to appear as though they are coming from a trusted bank, business or even a family member.

July 20, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

GNTC Accepting Applications for Fall Semester Through August 4

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Prospective students interested in beginning or continuing their education at Georgia Northwestern Technical College still have time to apply for the upcoming fall semester, but the admissions deadline is approaching.

July 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Partners with UGA to Strengthen Cybersecurity

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Chattooga County is partnering with the University of Georgia to strengthen its cybersecurity through the UGA CyberArch Program, a statewide initiative that helps local governments identify vulnerabilities, assess risk and improve their digital defenses.

July 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Opens Applications for Nonprofit Security Grants to Help Protect High-Risk Organizations

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The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency is now accepting applications for the Fiscal Year 2026 Nonprofit Security Grant Program, a federal initiative designed to help nonprofit organizations strengthen security and better protect their members, staff, and facilities.

June 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Experts Warn of Growing Digital Calendar Scam Targeting Email Users

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Cybersecurity experts are warning consumers about a growing phishing scam that uses digital calendar invitations to trick victims into revealing personal information, financial details and account credentials.

April 14, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Cisco Networking Academy Honors GNTC’s Dr. Dwight Watt For Instructional Excellence

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The Cisco Networking Academy has honored Dr. Dwight Watt, instructor of Computer Information Systems Technology at Georgia Northwestern Technical College, with its 2025 Instructor Excellence Advanced Level Award for outstanding teaching and student success.

April 12, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Georgia Officials Warn Of DDS Text Scam Targeting Drivers

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Georgia officials are warning residents to be on alert after a wave of scam text messages claiming to come from the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS).