The Bleckley County Board of Education voted to revise COVID-19 protocols regarding a person exposed to someone who tested positive for the virus based upon new CDC and Georgia Department of Public Heath guidance as well as dismiss all schools early Friday to give people time to travel to Rabun County for the football game at a called meeting held Monday night.  Read more here.

The mobile food pantry will make its last appearance of the year at the Cochran Peanut Museum gazebo on Third Street December 16 from 10 am to noon.  Line up on Cherry Street, stay in your car when arriving.  Sponsored by Middle Georgia Food Bank, Communiites in Schools/Family Connection, Cochran Bleckley Chamber of Commerce, and Cochran Downtown Development Authority.

BCHS advanced to the elite eight for the first time since 2006 with a 41-7 win at Eartly County Friday night.  Jahvon Butler had 74 yards on 17 carries with two touchdowns.  Chuckie Stephens rushed for 50 yards on 14 carries with two touchdowns.

The Royals play at Raburn County December 11.  Kickoff is 7:30 pm.