Move in day for the Cochran campus of Middle Georgia State University is August 12. Because of the expected increase in foot traffic, Cook Road will be closed from Sixth Street to Ann Street starting at 8 am and lasting until 4 pm.

According to an email from MGA Campus Police Chief Shane Roland, the closure is to allow students the freedom to unload their vehicles and bring them safely across Cook Road. He said MGA Police will be directing traffic so as to minimize delays and other incidents. Roland also added they’d be working with both the Cochran Police Department and Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office during the closure with their main objective being the safety of the students and community members.

With school back in session, the Bleckley Nutrition Staff has been hard at work each day preparing breakfast and lunch for students.  To view menus, click here.

Bleckley County High School senior cheerleader Anna Brown tried out for the Georgia Cheerleading Coaches Association All State Squad today at Columbus State University. Though she didn't make the squad, Brown finished in the top 40 from over 140 applicants. Head coach Heather Davis was extremely proud of her being in the top 40 saying "She's beautiful inside and out and I am so proud. I can't wait to see what God has in store for her."