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March 7, 2026

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.

March 6, 2026

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Georgia Highlands College Waives Application Fee in March as Summer and Fall Enrollment Opens

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Georgia Highlands College (GHC) is encouraging prospective students across Northwest Georgia to take advantage of a limited-time offer: the college is waiving its $30 application fee through the month of March.

March 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

GNTC Grows in 2025 With New Nursing Partnership, Major Honors, and Expanded CDL Training

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Advent Health and GNTC partnership signing

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) continued to expand its impact across northwest Georgia in 2025 through new partnerships, student achievements, and institutional recognition.

March 2, 2026

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GNTC Announces March Open House Events Across Northwest Georgia Campuses

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College is inviting prospective students and community members to attend a series of Open House events this month at multiple campuses across Northwest Georgia.

March 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Shorter University Nursing Program Awarded $200,000 Grant to Strengthen Operations and Christ-Centered Training

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The Ben and Ollie Brady School of Nursing at Shorter University has received a $200,000 grant from the Georgia Baptist Health Care Ministry Foundation, providing a major boost for program operations and continued training of future nurses across Northwest Georgia and beyond.

March 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Highlands College and Kennesaw State University Expand Transfer Pathways

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Georgia Highlands College (GHC) and Kennesaw State University (KSU) are expanding their LINK partnership, a collaborative initiative to create seamless transfer pathways and expand academic opportunities for students.

March 1, 2026

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GNTC Names Dr. Elizabeth Anderson Executive Vice President, Chief Academic Officer

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A former Chattooga County School System teacher, Dr. Elizabeth Anderson has been named executive vice president and chief academic officer at Georgia Northwestern Technical College, effective March 1, according to GNTC President Dr. Heidi Popham.

February 27, 2026

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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 27, 2026

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Chattooga County Student Earns Gold as GNTC Excels at SkillsUSA State Conference

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A Chattooga County student was part of a gold medal-winning team as Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students delivered an outstanding performance at the 2026 SkillsUSA Georgia State Leadership and Skills Conference, held Feb. 19–21 in Atlanta.

February 23, 2026

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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.