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January 17, 2026

Kemp Delivers Final State of the State, Pushing Tax Relief and Major Investments as His Last-Lap Agenda Takes Shape

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Gov. Brian Kemp delivered his final State of the State address this week at the Georgia Capitol, using the annual speech to lay out what he wants lawmakers to prioritize as he enters the home stretch of his second term. In front of a joint session of the General Assembly, Kemp struck an upbeat tone about Georgia’s economy and growth, while arguing the next set of decisions should center on affordability for families, long-term competitiveness for the state, and keeping Georgia “open for business” in a changing national landscape.

January 16, 2026

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Kemp at Eggs & Issues: Affordability First, Big Transportation Spending, Energy Reliability, Workforce Pathways, and a New Homelessness Grant

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Governor Brian Kemp delivered the closing address at the Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s annual Eggs & Issues event earlier this week, outlining what he described as his top legislative and budget priorities for the 2026 General Assembly session.

January 15, 2026

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College Hiring Across Campuses: Multiple Positions Open in Floyd, Walker, and Whitfield-Murray

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College is looking for career-minded applicants ready to take the next step with one of the largest technical colleges in the state. With more than 600 employees across six campuses, GNTC says it’s seeking talented professionals who want more than a job — they want a long-term career serving students, local industries, and communities across Northwest Georgia.

January 14, 2026

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Rural Northwest Georgia’s Education Gap: Why More Families Are Turning to Technical College After High School

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In Chattooga County and across rural Northwest Georgia, the conversation about life after high school is changing — not because college suddenly got easier, but because more families are weighing the rising cost of a traditional four-year degree against the practical need for training that leads directly to a paycheck.

January 14, 2026

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GNTC Aviation Program Adds Donated Cessna 401A to Expand Hands-On Training Fleet

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s Aviation Maintenance Technology program has added another aircraft for student training, thanks to a donation of a Cessna 401A from a private individual in Dalton.

Program director Zac Fager says it’s the fourth 400-series Cessna now owned by GNTC and will be used in all areas of hands-on instruction. The aircraft had been stored in a hangar at Dalton Municipal Airport before being moved to GNTC’s Aviation Training Center, where it was reassembled.

GNTC President Dr. Heidi Popham says the gift will help train the skilled professionals the aviation industry needs.

Fager says the timing is critical, because students are constantly disassembling, inspecting, and repairing aircraft components—and having additional aircraft helps ensure graduates gain the Airframe and Powerplant experience needed to be workforce-ready.

January 10, 2026

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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.

January 8, 2026

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Mohawk Hiring Event Happening Today in Trion for Summerville Plant Jobs

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Mohawk Industries is holding a hiring event happening today (Thursday, January 8) for job opportunities at its Summerville manufacturing facility. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Trion Recreation Department, located at 90 Dalton Street.

January 8, 2026

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Leadership Chattooga 2026 Program Launches New Class to Build Stronger Community Leaders

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A new class of local professionals has been announced for Leadership Chattooga 2026, a community leadership program focused on strengthening the county by connecting participants with local resources, key issues, and one another.

January 5, 2026

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GNTC Helps Northwest Georgia Residents Train for Careers and Better Opportunities

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Students will be returning to Georgia Northwestern Technical College for the spring semester, one week from today on January 12, 2026. Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) continues to be a major resource for residents across Northwest Georgia by providing career-focused education, adult learning opportunities, and workforce training designed to help people move into better jobs and meet the needs of local employers.

January 4, 2026

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Mohawk Industries Hosting Hiring Event Thursday in Trion for Summerville Plant Positions

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Mohawk Industries will host a hiring event on Thursday, January 8, offering job opportunities at its Summerville manufacturing facility. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Trion Recreation Department, located at 90 Dalton Street in Trion.