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June 4, 2026

Berry College Students Named Gilman Scholars

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Three Berry College students have received Gilman Scholarships to support their study abroad programs in Japan, Spain and Costa Rica this summer.

June 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

GNTC Foundation Scholarship Application Period Now Open

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Students planning to attend Georgia Northwestern Technical College now have an opportunity to apply for scholarship assistance through the GNTC Foundation.

June 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Berry College Earns A+ Financial Health Rating From Forbes For Second Straight Year

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Berry College has once again received national recognition for its financial strength, earning an A+ rating in Forbes’ 2026 College Financial Grades.

May 27, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Shorter University Announces New Dual-Degree Engineering Partnership With Kennesaw State

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Shorter University has announced a new partnership with Kennesaw State University that will give students the opportunity to earn two bachelor’s degrees at the same time.

Through the program, students can graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Shorter University and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from KSU’s Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology.

Students will complete 45 credit hours at Shorter before transferring to Kennesaw State. The coursework has been aligned so credits transfer smoothly and students remain on track toward graduation.

Shorter Provost Dr. John Reams said the partnership gives students a strong pathway toward careers in engineering and mathematics while expanding academic opportunities.

Students who complete the requirements for the Shorter mathematics degree will receive that degree through reverse transfer while finishing their engineering degree at KSU.

For more information, visit shorter.edu/admissions or call 706-233-7319.

May 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Student Awarded $1,000 National Technical Honor Society Scholarship

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A Summerville resident pursuing her education at Georgia Northwestern Technical College has received a $1,000 scholarship from the National Technical Honor Society.

April 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga Senior Earns State FFA Championship in Wildlife Management

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Chattooga High School senior Kasen Elsberry is celebrating a major statewide achievement after being named State Champion in Wildlife Management and Production.

April 20, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion City Schools Hiring Literacy Coach to Strengthen Early Reading Success

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Trion City Schools is now accepting applications for a Literacy Coach position aimed at improving student reading outcomes and strengthening classroom instruction across the district. The role will focus heavily on supporting teachers and students through evidence-based practices grounded in the science of reading.

April 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Berry College’s First Day Of Giving Raises Nearly $500K

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The Berry College community came together in a big way for its first-ever Day of Giving on April 8, rallying around the theme “We All Row!”

April 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga High’s Bella Burdick Named FCA Christian Athlete Of The Year

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Congratulations are in order for Izabella “Bella” Burdick, who has been selected as Chattooga High School’s FCA Christian Athlete of the Year for 2026.

School supporters say Burdick exemplifies what it means to lead with integrity, serve others, and represent her school with pride.

The honor recognizes not only athletic achievement, but also character, leadership, and a positive example both on and off the field.

Those celebrating Burdick’s recognition say they are proud of all she has accomplished and look forward to seeing her continue to make a positive impact.

April 14, 2026

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Cisco Networking Academy Honors GNTC’s Dr. Dwight Watt For Instructional Excellence

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The Cisco Networking Academy has honored Dr. Dwight Watt, instructor of Computer Information Systems Technology at Georgia Northwestern Technical College, with its 2025 Instructor Excellence Advanced Level Award for outstanding teaching and student success.