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June 2, 2026

Chattooga High Students Represent Georgia At SkillsUSA National Championships In Atlanta

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Several Chattooga High School students are representing the State of Georgia this week as they compete against some of the nation’s best career and technical education students at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta.

June 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Posts Highest Unemployment Rate On Regional Map

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New labor force numbers released for Northwest Georgia show Chattooga County with the highest unemployment rate listed on the latest regional map.

May 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

City Of Summerville Hiring Gas Maintenance Worker

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The City of Summerville is now accepting applications for a Gas Maintenance Worker position.

The job involves assisting with the installation, repair, and maintenance of gas lines and system components throughout the city. Duties include transporting equipment, locating and repairing gas leaks, conducting inspections, maintaining pipelines and meters, and responding to emergency repair calls, including after-hours situations.

Workers will also be responsible for marking underground utilities, performing pressure tests, maintaining tools and inventory, and completing service reports.

The position requires outdoor work in a variety of weather conditions and includes physical tasks such as lifting, climbing, bending, and operating specialized equipment.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and typically need one to two years of related experience or training. A valid Georgia driver’s license, or the ability to obtain one, is also required.

Those interested can apply through the City of Summerville employment application.

March 7, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Chattooga High School Earns State Industry Certification in Construction and Metal Works

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Chattooga High School has earned industry certification in both its construction and metal works programs through the Georgia Department of Education, continuing a tradition of recognition for excellence in career and technical education.

February 27, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Chattooga County Students From Trion and Summerville Earn Spring 2026 Gene Haas Scholarships at GNTC

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(From left) Dr. Heidi Popham, president of GNTC; Bart Jenkins, program director and instructor of Precision Machining and Manufacturing at GNTC; Mayahuel Yaoapoqa, scholarship recipient; and Jon Minyard, Haas sales engineer, pose for a photo in the Precision Machining and Manufacturing lab at GNTC’s Floyd County Campus in Rome.

Two Chattooga County residents—one from Trion and the other from Summerville—are being recognized for academic excellence and career potential in advanced manufacturing.

February 23, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Chattooga High School Shines at SkillsUSA Georgia State Conference, Bringing Home Multiple Gold Medals

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Chattooga High School students delivered a standout performance at the SkillsUSA Georgia State Leadership and Skills Conference (SLSC) 2026, held Thursday through Saturday of last week at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.

February 20, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Chattooga High CTE Students Competing at 2026 SkillsUSA State Conference in Atlanta

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Chattooga High School Career and Technical Education students are in Atlanta this week competing at one of the state’s largest Career and Technical Education events.

February 13, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

GNTC Names O’Darius Davis as 2026 Matthew Vroman Memorial Scholarship Recipient

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has announced O’Darius Davis as the 2026 recipient of the Matthew Vroman Memorial Scholarship.

February 10, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

GNTC, Georgia Power Partner to Launch Electrical Lineworker Program in Rockmart

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has partnered with Georgia Power to offer a new Electrical Lineworker Program at the college’s Polk County Campus in Rockmart, providing hands-on training for those seeking entry-level careers in the power industry.

January 27, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Chattooga County Schools Hiring Full-Time General Mechanic, Immediate Opening

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The Chattooga County Board of Education is accepting applications for an immediate opening for a full-time General Mechanic position.