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September 28, 2026

School Leaders Explain What E-SPLOST Renewal Means For Chattooga County Voters

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When Chattooga County voters go to the polls in November, one of the local questions they will encounter concerns the continuation of a one-percent sales tax that has helped finance school construction, renovations, technology, security and other capital needs for nearly three decades.

July 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Schools Seeking Renewal of Education SPLOST, Bonding Authority

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The Trion City School System is asking the Trion Town Council to support placing a renewal of the Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, or ESPLOST, on the November ballot to continue funding major capital improvements without increasing property taxes.

March 28, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Georgia Literacy Bill Becomes Key Battle In Final Days Of Legislative Session

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A major education bill aimed at improving reading skills across Georgia has become one of the biggest political fights at the State Capitol as lawmakers head into the final days of the legislative session.

March 23, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Lumsden Highlights Education Investments in Proposed FY 2027 Budget

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State Rep. Eddie Lumsden of Armuchee says education remains the largest area of state spending in the Georgia House’s proposed FY 2027 budget, with major investments focused on early literacy, student screenings, pre-K expansion, and additional support for economically disadvantaged students.

January 3, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

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.