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November 12, 2026

Chattooga County District Spelling Bee

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Students representing schools throughout the Chattooga County School District will gather tonight, Thursday, November 12, for the annual District Spelling Bee.

The competition will be held at Lyerly Elementary School from 6 PM until 7 PM.

Students from Leroy Massey Elementary School, Lyerly Elementary School, Menlo Elementary School and Summerville Middle School are scheduled to participate.

The districtwide competition gives students an opportunity to demonstrate their spelling abilities and vocabulary knowledge while representing their individual schools.

Participants will be challenged to correctly spell words as the competition progresses, with students advancing through successive rounds.

The annual event recognizes academic achievement and provides an opportunity for students from different schools to compete in a districtwide academic event.

Lyerly Elementary School is located at 150 Oak Hill Road in Lyerly.

The competition begins at 6 PM tonight.

October 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Twenty-Eight Students Earn High School Equivalency Through GNTC’s Accelerated Academy

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Twenty-eight students have earned their High School Equivalency credentials through Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s Accelerated Academy, completing an intensive program designed to help adults achieve their educational goals in just three days.

October 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Child Care Agency To Host Northwest Georgia Regional Meeting October 20

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Child care providers across Northwest Georgia, including those in Chattooga County, will have an opportunity next week to learn about state program updates, available resources and professional development opportunities during a regional meeting hosted by the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning.

October 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga Schools Developing Districtwide Literacy Plan

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Chattooga County Schools are working toward completion of a districtwide literacy plan as educators continue professional development and efforts to strengthen reading instruction throughout the school system.

October 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Fall Break Coming Up For Chattooga County And Trion Students

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Students in both local school systems will be out for Fall Break next week, although the schedules are slightly different for Chattooga County Schools and Trion City Schools.

For Trion City Schools, Fall Break begins Monday, October 5, and continues through Friday, October 9. Students will return to class Monday, October 12.

For Chattooga County Schools, which operate on a four-day school week, Fall Break is Tuesday, October 6, through Friday, October 9.

The break gives students and school employees several days away from the classroom as the first part of the 2026-2027 school year moves into October.

Parents and students should keep the Fall Break schedules in mind when making plans for the coming week.

October 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

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

Driver’s Education Classes Coming To Chattooga County With $400 Scholarships Available

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College will offer a Driver’s Education course in Chattooga County October 6 through October 9, giving local students an opportunity to complete the training required under Georgia’s Joshua’s Law.

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 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Two Scholarship Deadlines Wednesday For Chattooga Mountain Education Students

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Students at Chattooga Mountain Education have two scholarship deadlines coming up tomorrow, Wednesday, September 30.

The Chattooga campus calendar lists Wednesday as the deadline for both the Home Depot Path to Pro Scholarship and the Coca-Cola Scholarship. Both applications are available online, with the Coca-Cola scholarship deadline listed for 5 PM Wednesday.

The scholarship opportunities are among several college and career resources being promoted to students through the local Mountain Education campus.

Chattooga Mountain Education provides an alternative path for students working toward an accredited high school diploma. Mountain Education describes its program as a student-centered, self-paced, evening public high school, allowing students to work toward graduation outside the traditional daytime high school schedule.

The Chattooga campus is located at 302 Maple Drive in Summerville. The campus phone number is 706-230-8937.

Wednesday will also be a busy day on campus beyond the scholarship deadlines. The calendar includes a Course Completion Incentive and a Trailblazer Charcuterie Experience for September 30.

Students interested in either scholarship should check with Chattooga Mountain Education or use the online application information provided through the campus calendar before Wednesday’s deadlines.

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.