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October 3, 2026

Fall Break Coming Up For Chattooga County And Trion Students

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Students in both local school systems will be out for Fall Break next week, although the schedules are slightly different for Chattooga County Schools and Trion City Schools.

For Trion City Schools, Fall Break begins Monday, October 5, and continues through Friday, October 9. Students will return to class Monday, October 12.

For Chattooga County Schools, which operate on a four-day school week, Fall Break is Tuesday, October 6, through Friday, October 9.

The break gives students and school employees several days away from the classroom as the first part of the 2026-2027 school year moves into October.

Parents and students should keep the Fall Break schedules in mind when making plans for the coming week.

October 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Schools Recognize Five Teachers Of The Year

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Five Chattooga County educators have been recognized as their schools’ 2027 Teachers of the Year and will now move forward for consideration for the districtwide honor.

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.

September 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Wednesday Deadline For Georgia RISE Award Nominations

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School systems across Georgia have until this afternoon to nominate outstanding school support employees for statewide recognition through the Georgia RISE Award.

September 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Two Scholarship Deadlines Wednesday For Chattooga Mountain Education Students

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Students at Chattooga Mountain Education have two scholarship deadlines coming up tomorrow, Wednesday, September 30.

The Chattooga campus calendar lists Wednesday as the deadline for both the Home Depot Path to Pro Scholarship and the Coca-Cola Scholarship. Both applications are available online, with the Coca-Cola scholarship deadline listed for 5 PM Wednesday.

The scholarship opportunities are among several college and career resources being promoted to students through the local Mountain Education campus.

Chattooga Mountain Education provides an alternative path for students working toward an accredited high school diploma. Mountain Education describes its program as a student-centered, self-paced, evening public high school, allowing students to work toward graduation outside the traditional daytime high school schedule.

The Chattooga campus is located at 302 Maple Drive in Summerville. The campus phone number is 706-230-8937.

Wednesday will also be a busy day on campus beyond the scholarship deadlines. The calendar includes a Course Completion Incentive and a Trailblazer Charcuterie Experience for September 30.

Students interested in either scholarship should check with Chattooga Mountain Education or use the online application information provided through the campus calendar before Wednesday’s deadlines.

September 27, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga Family Connection Sets Holiday Event Dates And Donation Deadlines

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Chattooga Family Connection has announced details for its upcoming Thanksgiving event while also setting a deadline for its already active Christmas Stuff a Stocking Donation Drive.

September 21, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Schools Enrollment Tops 1,200 As Board Approves Budget Amendments And Capital Project Application

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The Trion Board of Education handled several financial and planning matters during its September meeting, while also receiving an enrollment report showing 1,222 students currently attending Trion City Schools.

September 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Helps Develop National Education Playbook Focused On Better Student Outcomes

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Georgia is one of just eight states that helped develop and test a new national education framework designed to help states determine which programs are working and where education resources can have the greatest impact on students.

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.