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August 13, 2026

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 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Nearly $11 Billion In Georgia Student Loans Now In Default

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Hundreds of thousands of Georgians are in default on their federal student loans, with the amount of defaulted debt across the state now approaching $11 billion.

August 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga Chamber Launches 2026-2027 FLEX Program For Student Entrepreneurs

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The Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce is preparing to launch the 2026-2027 Georgia FLEX program, giving local high school students an opportunity to develop entrepreneurial and leadership skills through hands-on experience and community involvement.

August 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga Mountain Education Going Phone-Free With Yondr Pouches Beginning Monday

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Students at Chattooga Mountain Education will enter a new phone-free learning environment beginning Monday, August 10, as the school implements the Yondr phone pouch system.

August 4, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Schools Transitioning To ParentSquare Communication Platform

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Chattooga County Schools is making the switch from the Remind messaging system to ParentSquare for the 2026-2027 school year.

District officials say ParentSquare will serve as a single platform for school and district communication, allowing families to receive announcements, emergency alerts, forms, permission slips, volunteer opportunities, and other important information in one place.

Parents and guardians will continue to receive messages through their preferred method, including text message, email, or the ParentSquare app, with support for multiple languages.

The school district says additional information about setting up accounts and using the new platform will be shared with families in the coming weeks.

July 28, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Lottery Raises Record $1.54 Billion For HOPE And Pre-K Programs

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The Georgia Lottery generated more than $1.54 billion for education during fiscal year 2026, supporting the HOPE Scholarship and Georgia’s voluntary Pre-K Program.

July 28, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Jefferson’s Continues Free Meal Program For School Employees

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Jefferson’s of Summerville is once again thanking local educators by continuing its Teachers Eat Free program throughout the 2026-2027 school year.

Now in its fourth year, the program provides one free entrée every Tuesday to school employees from across Chattooga County. Eligible participants include teachers, administrators, bus drivers, custodians, paraprofessionals and other school staff with a valid school ID.

The initiative was launched in 2023 by Summerville Jefferson’s franchisees Jake Lund and Robby Coggin. According to the restaurant, the program provided approximately $8,000 in free meals to local educators during the 2025-2026 school year.

“Our teachers and school staff are doing so much for our kids and community,” co-franchisee Jake Lund said. “We’re really excited to offer something our educators can count on throughout the school year and be a place where they can take a break, enjoy a meal and know they’re valued.”

The free meal offer is available for dine-in only at Jefferson’s of Summerville, located at 10096 Commerce Street, every Tuesday during the school year. Guests must present a valid school ID to receive one free entrée.

July 28, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia’s Pre-K Program Begins New School Year In Chattooga County

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Georgia’s nationally recognized Pre-K Program is beginning its 34th year, and for children in Chattooga County, the school year is already underway.

July 27, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Elementary School Reminds Families Of Orientation And Meet The Teacher Events

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Trion Elementary School is reminding families that orientation and Meet the Teacher events will take place this week as students prepare to return to the classroom.

On Tuesday, July 28, a Parent Orientation for all Pre-K students and newly accepted Trion Elementary students will begin at 5 p.m. in the Trion Middle School Gym. School officials say this is an information session for parents only.

On Wednesday, July 29, families are invited to Meet the Teacher, a drop-in event where students can visit their classrooms, meet their teachers and bring school supplies. Meet the Teacher hours are 3 to 5 p.m. for Pre-K through first grade and 4 to 6 p.m. for second through fifth grades.

The Kona Ice truck will also be on site. Families are encouraged to visit classrooms before purchasing a frozen treat.

The first day of classes for Trion City Schools is Thursday, July 30.

July 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

GNTC Receives Donation Of Hygiene Products To Help Students In Need

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College has received a donation of personal hygiene products from the nonprofit organization On My Mother’s Shoulders, helping ensure students facing financial hardship have access to essential everyday items.