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A "wonderland" of Christmas magic.

Submitted by Dave Whitaker
Sunday, December 3rd, 2017, 8:36am
A "wonderland" of Christmas magic.

The Winter Wondelrand Express pulled back into Cochran for the second of four visits Saturday night.  There were Christmas lights adorning the outside of Heartland EMS, and a bright, colorful world of princesses, super heroes, and other fun things inside.

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Christmas services, events at Bleckley churches beginning this weekend.

Submitted by Dave Whitaker
Friday, December 1st, 2017, 8:00am

A busy schedule of Christmas events and services stars tomorrow with Longstreet United Methodist Church hodling their annual carol sing.  Sunday, both Mt. Calvary Baptist and First Baptist Churches will be doing musicals.  To read more, click here.  Your church's event can be listed by emailing BleckleyProgress@aol.com

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Fish fry will benefit local man battling cancer, needy family during Christmas.

Submitted by Dave Whitaker
Thursday, November 30th, 2017, 7:54am

First Baptist Church  of Cochran will hold a benefit fish fry December 7 at 7 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Cost is $20 donation. Plates will have fish, french fries, hush puppies, coleslaw. Door prizes, items for auction including Glock 42, Yeti Hopper, fishing accessories, and cakes. Money raised will go toward Brian Smith, a local man battling cancer, as well as a needy family during Christmas. Only 250 tickets will be sold. Call Shane Savant, (478)217-0139, or Brad Davis, (478)697-4044, to purchase. Sponsored by FBC Brotherhood Outdoor Ministries.  The church is located at 102 S Second St.

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Shop for gifts, visit Santa, and more at the Cornerstone Market.

Submitted by Dave Whitaker
Friday, November 24th, 2017, 8:43am

Cornerstone Church of Cochran will hold the Cornerstone Market December 2 from 9 am-5 pm at the Cochran Bleckley Arts Alliance, 113 E Dykes St.  Gift wrapping, jewelry, crafts, clothes, food, hot coco, and more will be available.  Visit with Santa from 2-4 pm.

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Hop aboard the Winter Wonderland Express November 30.

Submitted by Dave Whitaker
Tuesday, November 21st, 2017, 8:18am

Ride a train into the world of Christmas at the Winter Wonderland Express November 30, December 2, 8-9 at Heartland EMS, 256 Lucas Road in Cochran from 5-8 pm.  Take pictures with your favorite fairy tale characters, write letters to Santa, and more. Admission $5 per person, children under 1 free. Sponsored by Princesses with a Purpose, hosted by Pilot Club of Cochran.

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Local church holding fall festival Saturday.

Submitted by Dave Whitaker
Thursday, November 9th, 2017, 1:44pm

Bethany Baptist Church will hold a fall festival November 11 from 5-7 pm. Activities include a barrel train ride, hay ride, face painting, cupcake walk, and more. The church is located at 608 Highway 26 E across from Bleckley County Middle School.

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Math and Science night at Bleckley Elementary November 2.

Submitted by Dave Whitaker
Monday, October 30th, 2017, 7:23am

Bleckley County Elementary School will host Math and Science Night November 2 from 5:30-7 pm.  A partnership between Bleckley Elementary staff, BCHS, and Middle Georgia State University, the event will feature a variety of activities including Tower Building, Lego Challenge, Multiplication Twister, Place Value Yatze, and more.

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