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October 30, 2026

Twenty-Eight Students Earn High School Equivalency Through GNTC’s Accelerated Academy

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Twenty-eight students have earned their High School Equivalency credentials through Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s Accelerated Academy, completing an intensive program designed to help adults achieve their educational goals in just three days.

October 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

GNTC Graduation Letters Mailed To Summer And Fall Graduates

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College is reminding students planning to participate in its December commencement ceremony that graduation letters have been mailed to summer and fall graduates.

College officials say the letters contain important instructions that graduates must follow and complete by Friday, November 6, in order to participate in the ceremony.

Students who submitted a graduation application for either the summer or fall semester but have not received their graduation letter are encouraged to contact the college as soon as possible.

Those students should email graduation@gntc.edu to notify college officials that their letter has not arrived.

Georgia Northwestern Technical College serves students throughout Northwest Georgia, including Chattooga County, through its campuses and educational programs.

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.

May 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion High Senior Receives Standing Ovation At Graduation Amid ICE Detention

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As discussions about immigration policy continue across Chattooga County, Trion High School senior Elder Aguilar-Macario received a standing ovation Friday night during Trion High School’s graduation ceremony — despite being absent because he remains in ICE custody.

May 21, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Both Chattooga and Trion Move Graduation Indoors

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Both Chattooga High School and Trion High School have announced graduation ceremonies will be moved indoors because of the forecast for rain and thunderstorms Friday evening.

Chattooga High School officials say graduation has been moved to the school gymnasium to ensure the safety and comfort of attendees. Due to limited seating capacity, each graduate will receive seven tickets for admission. Tickets will be distributed Thursday morning following graduation practice. The ceremony will also be livestreamed on YouTube and Facebook for those unable to attend in person.

Meanwhile, Trion High School has also moved its Friday night graduation ceremony from the stadium to the THS Gymnasium. School officials say no tickets will be required for entry. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. ahead of the 8:00 p.m. ceremony.

Both school systems say the decisions were made after closely monitoring weather forecasts throughout the week.