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The GHSA announced last week the new classifications for the 2026-28 cycle. After more than 50 appeals (only 17 successful), GHSA has now set the proposed regions. Schools have until November 16 at 12 PM to appeal. MORE INFO
Below are the regions assigned for our local schools in the BLITZ coverage area (ordered from highest class to lowest).
REGION 8-AAAAAA
Apalachee
Cedar Shoals
Clarke Central
Habersham Central
Jackson County
Loganville
Walnut Grove
REGION 8-AAAAA
East Forsyth
Flowery Branch
Jefferson
Johnson, Gainesville
Madison County
North Oconee
Winder-Barrow
REGION 6-AAAA
Chestatee
Dawson County
Gilmer
North Hall
Pickens
White County
REGION 8-AAA
Barrow **
Elbert County
Franklin County
Hart County
Hebron Christian
Lumpkin County
Stephens County
Union County
REGION 8-AA
Athens Academy
Banks County
Commerce
Oglethorpe County
Prince Avenue Christian
Providence Christian
Rabun County
REGION 8-A
Greene County
Lake Oconee Academy
Lincoln County
Taliaferro County **
Towns County
Warren County
Washington-Wilkes
Woody Gap **
