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June 13, 2026

Back To School Bash Organizers Seeking Supply Donations

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Organizers are asking for community support as preparations continue for the annual Back to School Bash for Trion and Chattooga students.

The event is scheduled for Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 4 until 6 p.m. and will include music, free back-to-school haircuts, shaved ice treats, community resources, and support for students preparing for the new school year.

Maisha Ludy with Chattooga Family Connection says school supply donations are still needed. Items currently being requested include notebook paper, binders, dividers, markers, colored pencils, highlighters, composition books, glue sticks, and scissors.

Those who would like to donate supplies may contact Ludy at 706-388-9849 or email maishaludy@gmail.com.

Monetary donations are also being accepted. Donations may be made at United Community Bank to Chattooga County Collaborative, through CashApp at $MaishaLudy, or through Venmo at @Maisha-Ludy.

Organizers say every donation, large or small, will help support local students and families as they prepare for the upcoming school year.

June 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Donations Needed For Trion And Chattooga Back To School Bash

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Organizers are asking for community support as preparations continue for the annual Back to School Bash for Trion and Chattooga students.

May 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Donations Sought For Back To School Bash For Trion And Chattooga Students

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Organizers are preparing for the annual Back to School Bash for Trion and Chattooga students, and community support is being sought to help local families get ready for the new school year.

May 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Back To School Bash Planned For Trion And Chattooga Students

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Organizers are gearing up for the annual Back to School Bash for Trion and Chattooga students, with plans to make this year’s event even bigger for local families.

The event is scheduled for July 16, 2026, from 4 until 6 p.m. and will include music, free back-to-school haircuts, shaved ice treats, community resources, and school-year support for students.

Organizers are currently accepting school supply donations, monetary donations, and community partners or vendors who would like to set up and share resources with families.

Anyone interested in donating or getting involved can contact Maisha Ludy at 706-388-9849 or email maishaludy@gmail.com.

Organizers say the goal is to bring the community together to support students and families as they prepare for a new school year.

April 28, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Back To School Bash Seeking Donations And Community Partners

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Chattooga Family Connection is preparing for this year’s Back to School Bash, scheduled for Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 4 until 6 PM at Chattooga High School.

Organizer Maisha Ludy says last year’s event was a major success, serving a total of 396 students as they prepared to return to the classroom. That included 254 elementary students, 97 middle school students and 45 high school students.

This year, organizers are hoping to make the event even bigger and better for local families. They are currently accepting school supply donations, monetary donations, and community partners or vendors who would like to set up at the event and share helpful resources with families.

The Back to School Bash will serve students from both Chattooga and Trion. Families will be able to connect with local resources while students receive support and supplies for the upcoming school year.

Anyone interested in donating, partnering, or setting up as a vendor can contact Maisha Ludy at 706-388-9849 or email maishaludy@gmail.com.

March 3, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Trion City Schools Seeking Student Advocacy Specialist for 2026–2027 School Year

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Trion City Schools Hiring Student Advocacy Specialist; Applications Due March 6

WZQZ News — Trion City Schools is now accepting applications for a Student Advocacy Specialist for the 2026–2027 school year.

The district says the job is part-time, with a maximum of 20 hours per week, and the person hired will focus on helping identify and support students who may be struggling with mental or behavioral health concerns.

February 4, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion City Schools Seeking Social Worker to Support Student Mental Health and Family Engagement

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Trion City Schools is accepting applications for a School Social Worker to support student mental health, attendance, safety, and family engagement across the district. School officials say the position plays a critical role in providing counseling services, coordinating support plans, and connecting students and families with community resources.

December 20, 2025

by WZQZ NEWS

Chattooga Family Connection Delivers 150 Stuffed Stockings to Local Students for Christmas

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Chattooga Family Connection recently marked another holiday success by stuffing and delivering 150 Christmas stockings to local students, ensuring children across the county felt supported during the season. But organizers say the stockings represent just one part of the organization’s broader mission.

December 20, 2025

by WZQZ NEWS

Chattooga County Schools to Gain Expanded Virtual Mental Health Support Under $430,000 Atrium Health Floyd Investment

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Chattooga County students will soon have expanded access to school-based mental health care thanks to a $430,000 investment from Atrium Health Floyd, funded by the Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation. The initiative is aimed at strengthening timely, high-quality mental health services for students—addressing needs tied to anxiety, depression, stress, and overall well-being.

December 4, 2025

by WZQZ NEWS

More Chattooga County Grandparents Are Raising Grandchildren, Bringing Big Impacts for Families and the Community

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In Chattooga County, the role of “grandparent” is increasingly becoming something much bigger than weekend visits and holiday gatherings. Current figures show that about 1 in every 70 people in Chattooga County is a grandparent who is caring for grandchildren, and the number of grandparents raising children has seen a 34% increase in recent years. The growing trend is reshaping family life across the county and creating new financial, social, and community needs.