Georgia Department of Education Unveils 2026 Legislative Priorities Ahead of General Assembly Session

As the new year begins, the Georgia Department of Education is turning its attention to the 2026 General Assembly, releasing a new list of legislative priorities aimed at shaping education policy under the Gold Dome.

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Leadership Chattooga Class of 2025 Celebrated for Developing Local Leaders

The Chattooga County Chamber is shining a spotlight on the Leadership Chattooga Class of 2025, recognizing a group of local professionals who represent a wide range of organizations serving Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia.

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College Offers Free Application Throughout December

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is encouraging prospective students across Northwest Georgia to take the first step toward a new career by applying free of charge during the month of December.

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GNTC Adult Education Celebrates Fall 2025 Graduates at Ceremony in Calhoun

 

Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s Office of Adult Education held its Fall 2025 Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 18, honoring students who earned their High School Equivalency (HSE) diplomas.

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Georgia Jobless Rate Holds at 3.4%, Still Beats National Average

According to numbers released on Thursday of this week, Georgia’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.4% in September 2025, unchanged from August and a full percentage point lower than the national rate, according to the Georgia Department of Labor.

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GNTC Students Receive First Jerry Jones Memorial Scholarship for EMT Training

Two Georgia Northwestern Technical College students are being recognized with the first-ever Jerry Jones Memorial Scholarship, created to provide financial support for students enrolled in EMT or Advanced EMT certificate programs.

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Nearly 300 GNTC Students to Graduate Thursday at Fall Commencement

Nearly 300 students from across Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s nine-county service area will be honored this week during GNTC’s 2025 Fall Commencement Ceremony. Graduation will be held Thursday, December 4th, at the Dalton Convention Center, with the ceremony beginning at 6 p.m.

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