One of the fastest-growing school districts in the country is right here in north Georgia.

The Jackson County School System will welcome back nearly 12,000 students for the first day of the 2026-27 school year on Thursday.

Superintendent Dr. Philip Brown says enrollment is up again this year and he's excited for the new students arriving today.

"Earlier this year, we were named the 4th fastest growing county in the United States," Brown told Channel 2 Action News This Morning. "And so with the growth in our population comes the growth in students."

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