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TCSS mourns loss of student
2+ hour, 4+ min ago (143+ words) It is with a heavy heart and profound sadness that the Troup County School System shares devastating news involving one of our youngest learners. This afternoon, a kindergarten student from Callaway Elementary passed away following a vehicle accident after school....
TCSS shows major improvements in statewide accountability measures
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (394+ words) A few months after announcing new all-time high graduation rates, the Troup County School System (TCSS) announced significant improvements across the board in College & Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) scores. CCRPI is Georgia's statewide accountability system that measures the academic…...
Library seeks additional funds from county
1+ week, 1+ day ago (337+ words) After a half-year on the job, new Troup-Harris Regional Library Director Kelly Ansley is asking the county for additional funding to allow for additional staffing to increase hours for the library and do more community outreach. Ansley officially took over…...
School board approves construction manager bid for new Callaway Performing Arts Center
1+ week, 6+ day ago (376+ words) During the Dec. 18 Troup County Board of Education meeting, the school board approved a bid for the construction manager at risk (CMAR) for the new Callaway High School Performing Arts Center project. J & R Construction & Development was selected and approved…...
Year in Review Jan-March: Gaskin and Childs cleared after GBI investigation
2+ week, 19+ hour ago (815+ words) Bailey selected as MLK parade grand marshal Former Hogansville councilman and chamber president George Bailey was named grand marshal for the 36th annual Martin Luther King Parade in LaGrange after receiving a heart transplant in December. Teen suspect arrested in shooting…...
Stanford begins with building confidence
2+ week, 1+ day ago (780+ words) In a kindergarten classroom filled with curiosity, creativity and encouragement, Noah Stanford is helping shape confident learners. Stanford was recently honored as the Teacher of the Year at Clearview Elementary School. "It is a tremendous honor to be named Clearview's…...
WGTC Adult Education to offer free GED classes this January
2+ week, 1+ day ago (256+ words) West Georgia Technical College's (WGTC) Adult Education program is helping individuals reach their educational goals in 2026 by offering free GED" preparation classes beginning in January. Flexible morning, afternoon, and evening classes will be available in Carroll, Douglas, Coweta, Troup, Franklin,…...
School Board signs off on retail development TAD
2+ week, 2+ day ago (297+ words) During the December Troup County School Board meeting, the board signed off on Tax Allocation District (TAD) #8. The school system is the final assessor needed to sign off on the TAD, paving the way for a proposed retail development off…...
John Johnson builds confidence, skills as THINC Teacher of the Year
2+ week, 5+ day ago (785+ words) For John Johnson, teaching engineering and technology at THINC College and Career Academy isn't just about lesson plans, it's about helping students realize they are capable of far more than they think. "Being named my school's Teacher of the Year…...
WGTC to waive application fees in November
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (155+ words) West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is excited to offer free applications to prospective students during Apply to College Month this November. From November 1 through November 30, students can apply ... WGTC to waive application fees in November West Georgia Technical College (WGTC)…...