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November 4, 2026

GNTC President Dr. Heidi Popham Named Among Georgia’s 500 Most Influential Leaders For Fifth Consecutive Year

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College President Dr. Heidi Popham has once again been recognized as one of Georgia’s most influential leaders, earning a place in Georgia Trend magazine’s GEORGIA 500 for 2026.

November 4, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia State Board Of Education Begins Two-Day Meeting Today

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The Georgia State Board of Education begins a two-day meeting today in Atlanta, with discussions scheduled on education funding, state rules, charter schools and school accountability.

November 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Department Of Education Seeking Nominations For Teacher Of The Week Recognition

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The Georgia Department of Education is encouraging students, parents and community members to nominate outstanding teachers for statewide recognition through its Teach in the Peach Teacher of the Week initiative.

November 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Northwestern Technical College Announces November Open Houses At All Six Campuses

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) will host a series of open houses throughout November at all six of its campuses, giving prospective students and their families an opportunity to explore educational programs, tour facilities and meet faculty and staff.

November 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Honors Retired Educators Today, November 1

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Today, Sunday, November 1, is Georgia Retired Educators Day, an annual observance recognizing the contributions of retired teachers, administrators and other education professionals throughout the state.

November 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Schools Announce November Parent Conference Day And District Spelling Bee

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Chattooga County Schools have several important dates coming up in November, including a parent conference day, the district spelling bee and Thanksgiving break.

According to the school system’s calendar, Wednesday, November 11, will be a half-day for students, with the remainder of the school day designated for parent-teacher conferences.

The conferences will give parents and teachers an opportunity to discuss students’ academic progress, classroom performance and any areas where additional support may be needed. Parents should watch for information from their children’s schools regarding conference arrangements and early dismissal times.

The following day, Thursday, November 12, the school system will hold its district spelling bee at Lyerly Elementary School. The competition begins at 6 PM and will feature student spellers competing for district recognition.

Looking ahead to the Thanksgiving holiday, Chattooga County Schools will be closed November 24 through November 27 for Thanksgiving break. With the district’s regular four-day school week, students will return to classes on Tuesday, December 1.

Parents and students are encouraged to keep these dates in mind as they make plans for November.

October 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

GNTC Program Helps Students Overcome Financial Barriers To College And Career Training

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College is highlighting a federally funded program that helps eligible students overcome financial challenges while pursuing college degrees, technical certificates and workforce training.

October 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

State School Board Member To Hold Public Hearing For Northwest Georgia Residents

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Residents of Chattooga County and other Northwest Georgia communities will have an opportunity later this month to share their concerns about public education directly with a member of the Georgia State Board of Education.

October 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Opens Applications For New School Support Program

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Georgia students outperform national average on ACT

Public school districts across Georgia, including Chattooga County Schools and Trion City Schools, have an opportunity to apply for a new round of specialized assistance designed to help schools better address students’ academic, behavioral and overall well-being needs.

October 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

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.