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March 18, 2026

Advocate Health Offering $200,000 In Scholarships For Students Pursuing Health And STEM Careers

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Advocate Health has announced it will award $200,000 in scholarships to students pursuing education in health care and STEM-related fields, helping support the next generation of professionals in those industries.

March 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

GNTC Grows in 2025 With New Nursing Partnership, Major Honors, and Expanded CDL Training

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Advent Health and GNTC partnership signing

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) continued to expand its impact across northwest Georgia in 2025 through new partnerships, student achievements, and institutional recognition.

January 14, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Rural Northwest Georgia’s Education Gap: Why More Families Are Turning to Technical College After High School

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In Chattooga County and across rural Northwest Georgia, the conversation about life after high school is changing — not because college suddenly got easier, but because more families are weighing the rising cost of a traditional four-year degree against the practical need for training that leads directly to a paycheck.

December 8, 2025

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Chattooga HOSA CNA and CCMA Students Get Hands-On Healthcare Experience at Georgia Highlands and Atrium Health Floyd

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HOSA CNA and CCMA students got an up-close look at healthcare careers last week during a day packed with tours, training, and real-world exposure through Georgia Highlands College and Atrium Health Floyd.