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A good way to honor Mrs. Barbra.

Submitted by Dave Whitaker
Tuesday, August 20th, 2019, 12:27pm
A good way to honor Mrs. Barbra.

The Red Cross held a blood drive in the Bleckley County Extension Office main room. People were asked to come and donate in honor of Barbra Cook. Cook, a local resident and volunteer for over 18 years, missed as she's recovering from a minor stroke. The goal was 26 donations, 36 people showed up. Three people were unable to give, so the final total was 33. The next blood drive is October 21.

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Community Back to School Bash August 2.

Submitted by Dave Whitaker
Monday, July 22nd, 2019, 8:13am

A commnity back to school bash will be held August 2 from 5 to 8 pm in Eastgate Plaza (across from Bleckley Pre-K) in Cochran.  Sponsored by Communities in Schools/Family Connection, the event will feature a school supply giveaway, touch a truck, food, games, waterslide, informational booth, bounce house, and much more.

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Bleckley Fire Department celebrates opening of new station.

Submitted by Dave Whitaker
Tuesday, July 16th, 2019, 8:08am
Bleckley Fire Department celebrates opening of new station.

The Bleckley County Fire Department celebrated the opening of the seventh fire station with a ribbon cutting ceremony and celebration.  Attended by firefighters, families, plus other special guests, the new station is located on Antioch Road.  

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Church helps feed football players physically and spiritually.

Submitted by Dave Whitaker
Thursday, June 20th, 2019, 8:23am
Church helps feed football players physically and spiritually.

Bleckley County High School football hosted OTA's Wednesday with several other schools.  That night, First Baptist Church held an outdoor event for the players and coaches.  Pizza, bottled water, plenty of snacks.  Plus, an FCA event was held featuring the church praise band as well as two guest speakers.

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Church VBS collects donations for Appalachian mission.

Submitted by Dave Whitaker
Saturday, June 15th, 2019, 8:41am
Church VBS collects donations for Appalachian mission.

Cochran FIrst United Methodist Church held Vacation Bible School this past week.  Their theme was "Fixer Upper: Wait 'til you see what God can do."  For their mission project, supplies and cash were collected that will go to the Red Bird Mission in Appalachia, Kentucky.

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Cochran Police provide special sendoff for pageant queens headed to state.

Submitted by Dave Whitaker
Friday, June 7th, 2019, 8:27am
Cochran Police provide special sendoff for pageant queens headed to state.

Bleckley County will be well-represented at this weekend's Miss Georgia Forestry State Pageant in Tifton with three queens competing for state.  Teeny Miss Bleckley County Forestry Dollie Rose Greene, Tiny Miss Bleckley County Forestry Avery Beth Mullis, and Little Miss Bleckley County Forestry Colleen Tyner.  Thursday moning Chief of Police Chris Coley and Officer Brittany Slaw escorted a convoy carrying the three queens from Bleckley Pre-K to La Cabana.

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Donations of candy, plastic eggs, sought for Bleckley Elementary "dozen day."

Submitted by Dave Whitaker
Wednesday, March 13th, 2019, 9:20am

Bleckley Elementary is seeking donations of plastic eggs and individually wrapped candy for their annual "dozen day" March 29, an event designed to ensure all school children get to enjoy Easter egg hunts. Items can be left in the main office of BCES. Please have all donations in by March 27.

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