Five BCHS cheerleaders are among 30 in classes 1A through 4A chosen as finalist for the Georgia Cheerleading Coaches Association Cheerleader of the Year. Each nominee had to have a minimum 3.5 GPA and be able to tumble. The nomination process consisted of an essay and two letters of recommendation. The five finalists are: Abbi Belflower, Abigail Kirkland, Caroline Pittman, Jayda James, and Shy Chambers. Tryouts for the All State Squad, which will consist of an interview and exhibition, will be August 1. Details are still being finalized.

The USDA Farm to Families program will be supplying the Bleckely County School Nutrition Department with boxes of produce to be distributed to the community.  Pickup will be July 7 from 10:15-11:30 am at the BCMS bus ramp.  Supplies limited.  Distribution will continue weekly through August 4.  Organizations wishing to help with distribution should email Kelli Green (kgreen@bleckleyschools.org), (478)934-2821, ext. 1400.

To alleviate Fourth of July weekend traffic, the Georgia Department of Transportation announced it would suspend construction-related lane closures on interstate highways and limit lane closures that directly serve major tourist and recreation centers starting at noon on July 2 going through July 5 at 10 pm. As per usual, the department reminds motorists that crews may still work in close proximity to some highways, and safety concerns may require some long-term lane closures to remain in place. Also, incident management or emergency-related lane closures could become necessary at any time on any route.