The Chatsworth Times

Georgia Senate to study how schools are funded

ATLANTA – The Georgia Senate Study Committee to Review Education Funding Mechanisms will meet next Friday to consider what changes are needed to how schools are funded in the Peach State.Senate … more

By Rebecca Grapevine, Staff Reporter, Capitol Beat | 8/14/22

School districts encouraged to apply for EPA funding

ATLANTA – A nonprofit group dedicated to clean air for children encouraged Georgia school districts Tuesday to apply for federal funds to purchase electric school buses.A new U.S. Environmental … more

By Rebecca Grapevine, Staff Reporter, Capitol Beat | 8/11/22

Murray BOE approves budget changes

The Murray County Board of Education approved on Monday an amended Fiscal year 2022 budget that included approximately $2.85 million in additional revenue.That money came from the state, as part of … more

By Jimmy Espy, Editor | 8/9/22

Outstanding middle school band

8/9/22

Young to lead MCHS band

The late Dick Clark said music is the soundtrack of life.New Murray High band director Scott Young understands this well. The White Oak, Virginia native has been all over the world, performing and … more

By Erik Green, Sports Editor | 8/4/22

Georgia teachers to get supplement for supplies

ATLANTA - Georgia teachers stocking up on supplies for the new school year will get some help from the state. Gov. Brian Kemp announced Friday that every full-time public school teacher in Georgia … more

8/1/22

From left, Lauretta Hannon, executive director of the GNTC Foundation; Jarrod S. Floyd, UCB senior vice president/commercial relationship manager; Scott Tucker, UCB northwest Georgia region president; and Dr. Heidi Popham, president of GNTC, announce the UCB Foundation’s donation to GNTC.

GNTC Foundation receives donation from United Community Bank Foundation

The United Community Bank (UCB) Foundation is donating $2,500 to Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC).While the donation is the UCB Foundation’s first donation to GNTC, the local bank … more

7/21/22

GNTC receives $8,000 grant from Dollar General Literacy Foundation

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) an $8,000 grant to support adult literacy. This local grant is part of the Dollar General … more

Submitted by GNTC | 7/10/22

ABAC President David Bridges to retire this month

ABAC President Bridges to retire

TIFTON—Dr. David Bridges began his 17th year as the president of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College on July 1. He’s counting on it being the shortest year of his tenure.“I have … more

Submitted by ABAC | 7/10/22

Ridley receives NGEMC scholarship

Christian Heritage High School graduate Erin Higgins, Northwest Whitfield High School graduate Drew Patton, and Murray County High School graduate Sarah Ridley were awarded North Georgia Electric … more

Submitted by North Georgia EMC | 7/10/22

GNTC students medal at SkillsUSA National competition

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students had an outstanding performance at the 2022 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference, June 20-24, in Atlanta. GNTC competed in four … more

Submitted by GNTC | 6/30/22

University system economic impact grows to $19.3 billion

ATLANTA - The University System of Georgia (USG) generated an economic impact of $19.3 billion across the state during the last fiscal year, up $700 million – or 3.8% - over fiscal 2020.That … more

By Dave Williams, Bureau Chief, Capitol Beat News Service | 6/27/22

GNTC Foundation awards summer scholarships

The Foundation at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) awarded $16,500 in scholarships–including the Vernon and Gaynelle Grizzard Scholarship, Patrick D. Doyle Law Enforcement … more

Submitted by GNTC | 6/24/22

State awards tax credits to teachers

State awards teacher tax creditsATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Education has awarded the first teacher recruitment tax credits to 69 teachers from across the state.The General Assembly voted … more

By Dave Williams, Bureau Chief, Capitol Beat News Service | 6/24/22

Georgia Public Service Commission Vice Chairman Tim with Shan Arora at Georgia Tech.

Georgia Tech recognized with 'sustainability award'

ATLANTA -- Georgia Public Service Commission Vice Chairman Tim Echols was in Atlanta on Thursday to present Shan Arora at Georgia Tech with an Energy Matters Award in the “Best Sustainability … more

6/24/22

College News

Kennesaw StateKENNESAW -- Kennesaw State University has named nearly 5,000 students to the President’s List in recognition of their academic excellence for the Spring 2022 semester. To achieve … more

6/21/22

GNTC holds 2022 GED commencement ceremony

Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Office of Adult Education held its 2022 Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, June 16, for students who have earned their General Educational … more

Submitted by GNTC | 6/19/22

Georgia teachers running on empty, according to new report

ATLANTA - Georgia teachers are struggling to cope with the impacts of the pandemic on education to the point that many are likely to leave teaching, according to a new report from the Georgia … more

By Rebecca Grapevine, Staff Reporter, Capitol Beat News Service | 6/17/22

College News

Georgia CollegeMILLEDGEVILLE -- Maryellen Hagberg of Resaca made the President’s List at Georgia College.Georgia College recognizes its students from the College of Arts and Sciences for their … more

6/14/22

Murray students on President, Dean's lists at GNTC

Georgia Northwestern Technical College has announced the students on the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the 2022 spring semester.To be eligible for the President’s List, the … more

6/13/22