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October 9, 2026

GNTC Educator Selected To Present Artificial Intelligence Research At Two National Conferences

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An educator at Georgia Northwestern Technical College is gaining national recognition for her work helping instructors adapt to the growing use of artificial intelligence in education.

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.

October 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion City Schools Posts 100% Graduation Rate

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Trion City Schools is one of only four public school systems in Georgia to post a 100% graduation rate for the Class of 2026.

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

Georgia Technical Colleges Set Records For Graduates And Job Placement

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Georgia’s technical college system is reporting record numbers of graduates, credentials and students finding jobs in the fields for which they trained.

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 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 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.

September 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Teachers Eligible For $1,000 DNR Conservation Grant

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Elementary school teachers in Chattooga County and across Georgia have an opportunity to receive $1,000 to help bring conservation and outdoor learning into their classrooms.