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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.

May 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

GNTC Welding Program Sees Strong Job Placement And High Starting Salaries

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College says its Welding and Joining Technology program continues to be one of the school’s most in-demand programs, with graduates seeing strong job placement rates and high starting wages.

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 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.

January 10, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Construction Ready CareerExpo & SkillsUSA Championships Mark 20th Anniversary; Chattooga High Has a Strong Track Record in State Competition

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Georgia’s biggest skilled-trades event—the Construction Ready CareerExpo & SkillsUSA Georgia State Championships—returns to the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on February 19–20, 2026, celebrating its 20th anniversary.