Chattooga High School to Host Rising Freshman Night for Class of 2030

Chattooga High School will welcome future students and their families during Rising Freshman Night for the Class of 2030 on Thursday, January 15, 2026, beginning at 5:30 p.m. on campus.

School officials say the evening is designed to help incoming freshmen and their families become familiar with life at Chattooga High School. Attendees will have the opportunity to take campus tours, meet staff, and learn about graduation requirements, class schedules, career pathways, athletics, and other academic and extracurricular opportunities available to students.

Rising Freshman Night also gives parents and students a chance to ask questions and better understand expectations as students prepare to transition from middle school to high school.

Families of current eighth-grade students planning to attend Chattooga High School are encouraged to attend.

Trion Pre-K Registration Opens February 13

Pre-K registration for Trion Elementary School begins Friday, February 13th for all students wishing to enroll in the 2026-2027 school year.  Parents/Legal Guardians may stop by the elementary office beginning at 8:30 am on February 13th to pick up enrollment packets and turn in required documentation.

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Walker County Considers Four-Day School Week, Seeks Parent and Community Feedback

Walker County Schools is actively considering a move to a four-day school week, and district leaders are asking parents, guardians, and community members to share their opinions through a public survey before any decision is made.

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GaDOE Releases Updated Federal School Improvement Lists; Dozens of Schools Exit Identification

Georgia students outperform national average on ACT

The Georgia Department of Education has released updated statewide lists of schools exiting federal identification—or making measurable progress toward exiting—along with the new 2024–25 Targeted Support & Improvement (TSI) list.

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Chattooga County Educator Lauren Jarrett Selected for Statewide Leadership Role in Georgia Agricultural Education

Georgia Agricultural Education has announced that Lauren Jarrett has been selected as the new Adult Education Program Coordinator for the Georgia Agricultural Education Program.

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GNTC Students Receive First Jerry Jones Memorial Scholarship for EMT Training

Two Georgia Northwestern Technical College students are being recognized with the first-ever Jerry Jones Memorial Scholarship, created to provide financial support for students enrolled in EMT or Advanced EMT certificate programs.

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Chattooga County School Board Approves Safety Measures, Bonuses, and Student Device Policy

At last month’s board meeting, the Chattooga County Board of Education approved a series of updates focused on student safety, district finances, and personnel.

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Georgia Lawmakers Push for Need-Based College Aid, But Funding Debate Could Stall Plan

Georgia is one of the only states that does not offer a statewide, needs-based financial aid program for students who can’t afford college—and a new state Senate report is urging lawmakers to change that.

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Nearly 300 GNTC Students to Graduate Thursday at Fall Commencement

Nearly 300 students from across Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s nine-county service area will be honored this week during GNTC’s 2025 Fall Commencement Ceremony. Graduation will be held Thursday, December 4th, at the Dalton Convention Center, with the ceremony beginning at 6 p.m.

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Chattooga County Schools Welcomes 2025–2026 REACH Scholars

Chattooga County Schools celebrated its newest REACH Georgia Scholars during a signing ceremony held Thursday, November 20th, in the Chattooga County Board Room. With support from Atrium Floyd Health, three eighth-grade students officially committed to the 2025–2026 REACH Scholars cohort.

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