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Anti-bullying event coming to BCMS.

Submitted by Dave Whitaker
Friday, October 20th, 2017, 8:20am

Willie Raines, leader of The Power Team, and motivational speaker, will bring his "Only You Can Prevent Bullying" event to the Bleckley County Middle School gym October 24 at 6:30 pm.  Parents of all Bleckley students are invited to attend.  Topics to be discussed include anti-bullying, drug and alchohol awareness, academic excellence, and character building.  Light refreshments will follow.

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Fall Festivals at Bleckley Churches.

Submitted by Dave Whitaker
Thursday, October 19th, 2017, 8:14am

Go here to view a partial listing of fall festivals at Bleckley churches.  Your church can be included in the article by emailing BleckleyProgress@aol.com

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Over $9,000 raised to help "bust" local man's cancer.

Submitted by Dave Whitaker
Tuesday, October 17th, 2017, 8:56am
Over $9,000 raised to help "bust" local man's cancer.

Saturday's "Busting Cancer for Brian" Smith clay shoot raised over $9,000 that will go toward medical and travel expenses for Smith in his battle with cancer.  The Smith family thanks the Bleckley County community for their outpouring of love and support.

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Literacy Night, Fall Festival, at Bleckley Primary October 21.

Submitted by Dave Whitaker
Monday, October 16th, 2017, 8:48am

Bleckley Primary will hold Literacy Night October 21 from 4-6 pm.   Book Fair will be open.  Win books at the Book Walk, swap old book at the Book Swap.  Lieracy games, parents can learn reading secrets from teachers.  First 50 students attending get a prize.  Ten $10 Book Fair gift certificates for students will be drawn.   Games, giant slides, bounce house at the old baseball field behind the school from 5:30-7:30 pm.  Free showings of It's The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown at 6:45 and 7:30 pm.  Purchase tickets for games and activities, concessions available.

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Cochran-Bleckley CountryFest October 21.

Submitted by Dave Whitaker
Wednesday, October 11th, 2017, 8:11am

The Cochran-Bleckley Chamber of Commerce presents CountryFest October 21. Festival from 10 am-5 pm in downtown Cochran featuring arts and crafts, food vendors, entertainment, and a kid's pit stop sponsored by local churches. Street Dance from 5-9 pm with the Southbound Nomads at 5 followed by the MidLife Chryslers from 6-9 pm. Purchase tickets now for a 50/50 raffle, $1 each, drawing at 6 pm that night. You do not have to be present to win. Call the chamber for more information, (478)934-2965.

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Cochran Police Department National Night Out October 3.

Submitted by Dave Whitaker
Monday, September 25th, 2017, 8:31am

The Cochran Police Department will once again be a part of National Night Out, the iniative designed to build community-police partnerships.  A street party will be held October 3 from 5-8 pm on the lawn in front of the police station, 102 N Second St.  Food, bounce house, dunking booth, child ID kits, firearms safety, rock wall, Neighborhood Watch info, and more. Call (478)934-4282 for more information.

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Cochran church to hold Fall Revival, Homecoming services.

Submitted by Dave Whitaker
Friday, September 22nd, 2017, 7:25am

Turner Chapel AME Church will hold their annual Fall Revival September 26-28 at 7 pm.  The theme "God is asking Can you hear me now?"   Homecoming services will be October 1 at 2 pm.  Guest speaker, Rev. Gregory Cuts, Pastor Christian Hope Baptist Church.  Dinner to follow.  The church is located at 163 N Seventh St.

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