Turner Chapel AME Church located at 163 N Seventh Street in Cochran will hold a gospel explosion event June 30 at 5 pm.  Featuring local and area performers, it's also a fundraiser for the church building fund.  Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.  Admission includes entry into a raffle for a 32-inch flat screen TV.  Refreshments served.  Purchase tickets by calling (478)397-4797.

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.

At around 5:15 pm, turnout at Monday afternoon's Red Cross Blood Drive in Cochran was described as "slow." However, as the afternoon wore on, others came to donate. The Red Cross is always in need of blood. O Negative is especially needed after lower than expected donations the last couple of months. The next drive will be August 19.