Cochran Dairy Queen Grill & Chill will hold "Allie's DQ Day" February 1.  It's a fundraiser for local resident Allie Itson, reccently diagnosed with moyamoya disease.  The restaurant will donate a portion of all sales to Allie and her family to help with medical expenses.  Activities include face painting, obstacle course, bounce house, and more.  DQ is located at 270 N. Seventh Street.

 It was a time to say “thank you” to those who served or are serving at a Veterans Day program held on the courthouse square. It featured a performance of the national anthem by Royal Singers member Luke Wrye, the presentation of colors by American Legion Post 107, as well as remarks by county commissioner Bob Brockman and mayor Billy Yeomans. Guest speaker was Bleckley Primary principal Quent Floyd who shared his experience as a veteran of the US Navy and how different people from different areas with different values had to work together for a common goal.

Cochran Police Department will hold their fourth annual "Unity in the Community" Family Day November 2 from 10 am to 1 pm.  The free event will feature inflatables (bounce houses and slides), rock wall, mechanical bulldog, as well as popcorn and snow cones.