The Landon Padgett Foundation Board of Trustees announced this year's scheduled "Run for a Dream" 5K and one-mile fun run has been postponed to help combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus. A statement issued by the board reads in part "We created this organization to continue Landon’s remarkable legacy dedicated to the health and well-being of children and young people. This is more than our mission, it is what guides our every decision. After much research and consideration, we realize we simply cannot adequately ensure the health and safety of our participants, volunteers and staff." The statement goes on to encourage people to check the website (landonpadgett.org), Facebook, and registration pages for a new date and more info.

The Bleckley County Board of Education voted unanimously Sunday night to close all schools March 17 through April 13 amid concern about the coronavirus and in anticipation of action by Gov. Brian Kemp tomorrow.  Click here for more.

Before the start of Saturday night's world championship makeup races at Cochran Motor Speedway, Willis Wombles was recognized.  Wombles will be retiring  this year after working in the short track racing industry for 55 years, seven with Cochran Speedway.