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November 13, 2026

Chattooga County Board Of Education To Hold November Meeting Next Thursday

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The Chattooga County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting next Thursday, November 19, at the Chattooga County Education Center in Summerville.

The meeting will begin at 6 PM at the Education Center, located at 206 Penn Street, in the former Summerville Elementary School building.

The five-member board is chaired by Lori Brady, with Tiffany Lawrence serving as vice-chair. Other board members include Chad Dodd, Bonnie Fletcher and Derrick Eckroat. Dr. Michelle Helie serves as superintendent of Chattooga County Schools.

The Board of Education is responsible for overseeing policies, approving budgets and making decisions concerning the operation of the Chattooga County School District.

The November 19 meeting is open to the public. Residents interested in addressing the board can find information about public participation procedures on the Chattooga County School District’s website.

The meeting will take place at 6 PM next Thursday at 206 Penn Street in Summerville.

November 4, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia State Board Of Education Begins Two-Day Meeting Today

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The Georgia State Board of Education begins a two-day meeting today in Atlanta, with discussions scheduled on education funding, state rules, charter schools and school accountability.

October 22, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Board Of Education To Review Finances, Academics And Legislative Priorities Tonight

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The Chattooga County Board of Education will meet tonight, Thursday, October 22, with several items on the agenda, including school finances, academic programs, personnel matters and legislative priorities for the coming year.

October 4, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Four Northwest Georgia Students Selected For State Superintendent’s Advisory Council

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Georgia students outperform national average on ACT

Four students representing the Northwest Georgia RESA region have been selected to serve on State School Superintendent Richard Woods’ 2026-2027 Student Advisory Council, giving students from the region a direct voice in discussions about public education in Georgia.

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 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.

September 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Board Of Education Meeting Set For Thursday

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The Chattooga County Board of Education will hold its regular September meeting later this week.

The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 17, from 6 until 8 PM at the Chattooga County Education Center, 206 Penn Street in Summerville.

Under the school system’s 2026-2027 meeting schedule, the Board of Education normally meets on the third Thursday of each month at 6 PM, with exceptions during October, February and April.

The September meeting comes as the school system moves further into the 2026-2027 academic year.

The school board is currently chaired by Lori Brady, with Tiffany Lawrence serving as vice-chair. Other members are Chad Dodd, Bonnie Fletcher and Derrick Eckroat. Dr. Michelle Helie serves as superintendent of Chattooga County Schools.

Thursday’s meeting is open to the public. The school system also provides a formal process for members of the public who wish to participate in board meetings.

The Chattooga County Board of Education September meeting begins at 6 PM Thursday at the Chattooga County Education Center on Penn Street in Summerville.