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March 3, 2026

Trion City Schools’ Jason Lanham Named Region 7A–DII Athletic Director of the Year at 2026 GADA Conference

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The 2026 Georgia Athletic Directors Association (GADA) Conference wrapped up in Athens, Georgia — the “Classic City” — after a multi-day gathering held from February 27 through March 2, 2026.

The annual conference is the largest statewide event for athletic administrators, bringing together school leaders from across Georgia for networking, professional development, and recognition of excellence in athletic programs — including honors such as Athletic Director of the Year awards.

Among this year’s recipients, Trion City Schools Athletic Director Jason Lanham was recognized as Athletic Director of the Year for Region 7A–DII, representing Northwest Georgia on the statewide stage.

Lanham credited the Trion community for the honor, saying he is “extremely grateful” to be supported by his school system, administrators, coaches, athletes, and students — emphasizing the team effort behind successful athletic programs.

March 2, 2026

Georgia House Passes Student Teacher Promotion Act to Provide Grants and Signing Bonuses

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Georgia State Superintendent of Schools Richard Woods

The Georgia House has passed HB 310, known as the Student Teacher Promotion Act, a measure designed to support future educators and strengthen Georgia’s teacher pipeline.

February 11, 2026

Shorter University Hosts Georgia Science Olympiad Division B Regional Competition

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Shorter University welcomed middle school students from across Georgia as it hosted the Division B Regional competition for the 2025–2026 Georgia Science Olympiad.

January 31, 2026

Senate Bill 148 Expands Outdoor Learning and Hunter Education in Georgia Schools

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Senator Bo Hatchett of Georgia’s District 50 says Senate Bill 148 is designed to help students become more well-rounded by exposing them to lessons they may not learn elsewhere, emphasizing the value of hands-on outdoor education. Supporters note that similar curriculum has been taught in Georgia schools for decades, and they say this bill reinforces the importance of outdoor learning while formalizing hunter education and outdoor classroom opportunities.

January 30, 2026

Georgia Lawmakers Consider Expanding School-Day Phone Ban to High Schools Starting Fall 2027

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Georgia lawmakers are considering extending a statewide ban on student personal devices to high schools, meaning today’s sophomores could face phone-free school days by their senior year. A ban covering kindergarten through middle school is already set to take effect next fall after passage last year, and the bill’s sponsor now wants to expand that policy to older students beginning in fall 2027.

January 3, 2026

Georgia Department of Education Unveils 2026 Legislative Priorities Ahead of General Assembly Session

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As the new year begins, the Georgia Department of Education is turning its attention to the 2026 General Assembly, releasing a new list of legislative priorities aimed at shaping education policy under the Gold Dome.

December 20, 2025

Chattooga County Schools to Gain Expanded Virtual Mental Health Support Under $430,000 Atrium Health Floyd Investment

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Chattooga County students will soon have expanded access to school-based mental health care thanks to a $430,000 investment from Atrium Health Floyd, funded by the Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation. The initiative is aimed at strengthening timely, high-quality mental health services for students—addressing needs tied to anxiety, depression, stress, and overall well-being.

December 20, 2025

Georgia Students Invited to Celebrate Wildlife Through Art in “Give Wildlife a Chance” Poster Contest

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Teachers and students across Georgia are being encouraged to spotlight the state’s wildlife through creativity by entering the 36th annual Give Wildlife a Chance Poster Contest, open to grades K-5.

December 19, 2025

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

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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.

December 15, 2025

Holiday Break Schedules Announced for Area Schools Ahead of Christmas 2025

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Families across Chattooga County, Northwest Georgia, and nearby Alabama communities are planning now as school systems across the region have set their Christmas break schedules for the 2025–2026 school year.

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