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September 16, 2026

17 Chattooga County Students Earn Academic Honors At GNTC

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Seventeen Chattooga County students have earned academic honors at Georgia Northwestern Technical College for the summer 2026 semester.

GNTC announced its President’s and Dean’s Lists Monday. To qualify for the President’s List, students must maintain a GPA of 3.8 or higher while carrying at least 12 credit hours. The Dean’s List recognizes students maintaining a GPA between 3.5 and 3.79 with at least 12 credit hours.

Twelve Chattooga County students were named to the President’s List: Jonathan Bean, Jared Campbell, Melisa Cargle, Raven Dallas, Molly Jeon, Derek Mitchell, Jerry Morris, Amanda Parker, Courtney Trammell, Alyssa White, Mayahuel Yaoapoqa and Sueann Yaoapoqa.

Five Chattooga County students were named to the Dean’s List: Tammy Chandler, Darby Hall, Isis Hines, Stephanie Smith and Adam Tallman.

Students from across GNTC’s Northwest Georgia service area were recognized for their academic achievement.

The complete President’s and Dean’s Lists, including students from Chattooga, Catoosa, Dade, Floyd, Gordon, Murray, Polk, Walker and Whitfield counties, can be viewed on the GNTC website: View The Complete GNTC President’s And Dean’s Lists

September 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion City Schools Offers Wide Range Of Student Support Services

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For students at Trion City Schools, education involves more than classroom instruction, with the school system maintaining a variety of programs designed to provide additional help to students with different educational needs.

September 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

More Than 87,000 Books Going To Georgia Pre-K Students

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More than 87,000 Georgia Pre-K students will soon receive a new book of their own as part of a statewide effort to promote early literacy and learning.

September 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

New Georgia Highlands Education Lab Gives Future Teachers Classroom Experience

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Future teachers at Georgia Highlands College will now have an opportunity to practice their skills in a setting designed to closely resemble the classrooms where they will eventually work.

September 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Berry College Named Among Nation’s Best Colleges For 2027

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Berry College is one of just seven Georgia colleges and universities included in The Princeton Review’s newly released list of the nation’s best colleges for 2027.

August 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

University System Of Georgia Reports Record $25.1 Billion Economic Impact

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Georgia’s public colleges and universities generated a record $25.1 billion economic impact during fiscal year 2025, according to a new University System of Georgia study.

August 25, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

GNTC Offering Eight-Week Fall Mini-Mester Beginning In October

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Students who missed the start of the traditional fall semester still have another opportunity to begin classes this year at Georgia Northwestern Technical College.

August 13, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

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 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Students Near Pre-Pandemic Levels On Milestones Testing

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Georgia students are continuing to make academic gains, with the latest Georgia Milestones results showing performance in several subjects now near or at levels seen before the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.