Posted by Staff Reports | Aug 26, 2026 | Floyd News, Top Local News | 0 | The Northwest Georgia Charter Academy received high praise this week from top state education officials during their first official visit to the new K–5 charter school now operating on the campus of the Georgia School for the Deaf. In a recent visit by the Georgia State School Board, Georgia State Board of Education Chairman Phena Petty called the school “amazing,” saying the partnership with the Georgia School for the Deaf has been transformative. “Being here on the campus of Georgia School for the Deaf is like a God send for this school,” Petty said. “Watching these children be so engaged with the teachers, having a good time, and smiling about learning was fun to watch. It was a great experience getting to see students truly enjoying learning.” Petty emphasized how critical it is for Cave Spring families to once again have a school close to home. “It is such a blessing for the students of Cave Spring to have a school close to home be an option,” she said. “The long journey for these students takes a toll on both the students and their parents. This community was devastated when Cave Spring Elementary School closed. It is extremely important for the community of Cave Spring to have a school.” Petty added that she hopes the charter school will one day be allowed to occupy the former Cave Spring Elementary School building. “It would be amazing to see the Northwest Georgia Charter Academy allowed to…
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