White a positive influence on and off the mat for BCHS.

Saturday, May 20th, 2017, 9:13am

White a positive influence on and off the mat for BCHS.

Bleckley County High School competition cheerleader Calli White in many ways is like other members of the squad. She loves her family, hanging out with friends, and has a boyfriend. But White had to overcome an obsticle most don't to become a cheerleader.

She made the squad as a freshman with just one eye. White lost her right eye due to cancer almost 11 years ago. Despite that loss, she made the squad and went from being an alternate to on the mat. White also has a heart for others, especially those who may be different.

Wednesday, she won the statewide Positive Athlete Georgia Most Positive Cheerleading Athlete Award. To read more about her, including thoughts from her head coach Heather Davis, click here.

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Cochran church to honor veterans, graduates May 28.

Submitted by Dave Whitaker

Friday, May 19th, 2017, 8:31am

Turner Chapel AME Church will hold a pair of special services May 28 honoring the memory of those who served as well as graduating seniors. Deceased veterans will be recognized during the 11 am service. A baccalaureate service with School Superintendent Steve Smith as guest speaker will take place at 2:30 pm that afternoon. Call Doris Harris, (478)397-4797, for information on either. The church is located at 163 N Second St in Cochran.

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Submitted by Dave Whitaker

Thursday, May 18th, 2017, 7:47am

At Tuesday night's monthly meeting, the Bleckly Board of Education approved the 2017-18 coachng and extra curricular staffing plan for both BCHS and BCMS. One of the new coaches will be Randall Owens. Hired earlier this year, Owens will be on the football staff of new head coah Von Lassiter and will be boys head basketball coach.

To read more about the new faces and familiar faces in new places, click here.

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Submitted by Dave Whitaker

Thursday, May 18th, 2017, 7:44am

Salem Baptist Church in Cochran will get an early start on Vacation Bible School this yer. Theirs will be held May 29-June 2. To read more, and learn when several other local churches will be holding Vacation Bible School, click here.

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BCHS Royal Singers final concert May 25.

Submitted by Dave Whitaker

Wednesday, May 17th, 2017, 7:52am

The BCHS Royal Singers will hold their final show of this year May 25 at 7 pm in the high school auditorium. There will be new songs from the choir, a presentation from OrlandoFest where they won first place in Class A Show Choirs as well as Grand Champion Vocals, as well as special performances from this year's senior members. Admission is $2.

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Submitted by Dave Whitaker

Tuesday, May 16th, 2017, 3:49pm

A third meeting to gauge interest in a virtual/online school that would be offered by the Bleckley School System and open to home school students, students currently enrolled in schools, as well as out of county students, will be held May 25 at 7 pm in the BCMS Media Center.

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Submitted by Dave Whitaker

Tuesday, May 16th, 2017, 8:36am

Bleckley Elementary will hold a Talent Showcase Thursday at 6 pm. It will feature musical performances from students. Admission is $2 with proceeds going to the school music program.

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