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Flagg Signs with GMC

Submitted by Robert on Wednesday, May 15th, 10:17 am

Zach Flagg, a senior at Dodge County High School, recently signed a full scholarship to attend the Georgia Military College.

Flagg received the State Service Scholarship, a merit based scholarship for which recipients compete based on their academic preparation for college, leadership, participation in extra-curricular activities, and desire to serve in the Georgia Army National Guard.

The scholarship is a full two-year scholarship that pays for tuition, fees, uniforms, room, board and books.

It’s worth over two years is approximately $35,000. In addition, Flagg will make approximately $20,000 in pay and benefits from the Guard, Veterans Administration, and ROTC over the two years of college. Pictured is Zach (center) with his Mother, Shirley Flagg, and Father, Grover Flagg.

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BCHS Holds Art Show

Submitted by Dave Whitaker

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 9:13am

Monday, students in Robyn Turknett's art class at Bleckley County High School displayed their work at the annual Art Show.

Prize money was donated by local banks. Six honorable mentions and three places were decided by an outside judge not affiliated by BCHS.

Honorable mentions were: Joanna Knight, Caroline Caputo, Erica Nobles, David Res, Raven Sawyer, Julianna Leverette, Ashli Rush.

Third place: Jada Wilson. Second place: Austn Jones. First place: Briann Rowell.

A variety of drawings and paintings were on display outside the high school auditorium.

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Eastman 2nd Annual Out of the Darkness Race

Submitted by Jimmy Joines, Community Blogger

Monday, May 13th, 2013, 9:00am

Eastman 2nd Annual Out of the Darkness Race

The 2nd Annual Out of the Darkness race benefiting Wellspring Living in Atlanta was held in Eastman this morning. Wellspring is a non-profit organization that helps restore women and young girls who have been rescued from sexual trafficking in the state of GA.

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DCHS Student, Virginia Hargrove Signs Tennis Scholarship to Middle Georgia State College

Submitted by Jimmy Joines, Community Blogger

Friday, May 10th, 2013, 8:57am

DCHS Student, Virginia Hargrove Signs Tennis Scholarship to Middle Georgia State College

On May 7, 2013, Dodge County High School Tennis Player, Virginia Hargrove, signed a tennis scholarship with Middle Georgia State College.

Hargrove has been on the AB Honor Roll all four of her high school years. This gifted student is a member of BETA Club, FBLA and Skills USA.

The Christian athlete also plays a major role in her church and has been on the Bank of Eastman Jr. Board of Directors during her junior and senior years.

Hargrove began her high school tennis career with the role of Rising Star in 9th grade.

During her sophomore year, she received the MVP Singles award for Tennis, which she received again in her junior year. She is currently wrapping up her senior year on the Varsity team, and is planning to continue her career at Middle Georgia Sate College.

By Sarahlyn Joines

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Girl Scout Alumnae Reunion in Central Georgia

Submitted by Dave Whitaker

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 8:50am

The Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia will hold a reunion on May 4 from 1-6 pm at Camp Martha Johnson in Lizella. Alumnae will enjoy revisiting camp, renewing friendships, and helping to create a digital archive, according to a news release.

The event is free. Donations for camp upkeep will be accepted.

For more information, call Kathy Cranford at 478-747-3170.

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Signing Ceremony Held For Bleckley's Farrow

Submitted by Dave Whitaker

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 4:53pm

Signing Ceremony Held For Bleckley's Farrow

A signing ceremony for Derrick Farrow was held Tuesday inside the BCHS Media Center. Farrow had already signed to play with East Central Community College in Mississippi, the ceremony was held to honor his career at BCHS. Farrow played both running back and cornerback for the Royals.

He rushed for 521 yards on 58 carries, averaging 8.9 yards per carry. He scored 11 touchdowns.

On defense, Farrow had five interceptions.

Other highlights include a first team selection for the 4-AA All Reion Team, a second team selection for the Georgia Sportswriters Association All State Team, and being playing in the GACA North-South All Star Game.

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Earn-Ur-Stripes Visits Dodge Relay For Life

Submitted by Robert on Tuesday, April 30th, 9:10 am

Earn-Ur-Stripes was proud to be invited to the Relay for Life event in Eastman, GA on 26 April, 2013. EUS is a fun fitness challenge and free activity for all ages sponsored by The Greer Foundation to help promote fitness for kids. The Earn-Ur-Stripes wagon is a 5 x 12 trailer modified by the Dodge County High School Shop Boyz who installed a chin-up bar in the center.

The steel was donated by W.T. Howell & Sons located in Eastman, GA. The trailer is designed to be set-up at fairs, school outings, and ball fields across Georgia inspiring kids to get in shape and knock out a few chin ups. At each outing, Dr. Steve Greer, founder of The Greer Foundation, mounts the bar to set the base-line standard for a free TGF t-shirt and $100 cash prize.

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