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January 30, 2026

Chattooga County Schools Cancel Extracurricular Activities Due to Expected Snow

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Chattooga County Schools have canceled all extracurricular activities scheduled for tonight, Friday, January 30, 2026, as well as events planned for this weekend, due to the forecast for snow beginning tonight and continuing into Saturday. School officials said information on rescheduled dates and times will be shared once details are confirmed.

The announcement was issued by Jeremy Heathcock with Chattooga County Schools, who encouraged families to stay warm and safe as winter weather moves into the area.

January 18, 2026

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Chattooga High School Sets Fire Drill for Jan. 21, Outlines Busy Week of Athletics and Student Activities

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Chattooga High School will conduct its January fire drill on Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 1 p.m., according to Assistant Principal and Athletic Director J. Mark Turner.

January 6, 2026

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Chattooga Schools to Enforce Updated K–8 Cell Phone and Device Policy When Students Return Tomorrow

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Chattooga County Schools will begin following an updated personal electronic device policy when students return to class on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, in response to Georgia’s new Distraction-Free Education Act (HB 340).