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BCHS FBLA raises money for March of Dimes.

Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013, 1:37am

BCHS FBLA raises money for March of Dimes.

November was March of Dimes Prematurity month. The Bleckley County High School FBLA partnered with State Bank of Cochran and held blue jeans for babies dress down days. The idea was proposed to bank president Richie Everly by FBLA advisor Cathie Arnold who said “This is hopefully the beginning of many future endeavors for working together to build business and education bridges throughout our community.”

Thanks to the combined efforts of the bank and the the middle and high school FBLA organizations, $473 was presented to the March of Dimes. The FBLA thanks everyone who helped them get close to their goal of $500.

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Submitted by Dave Whitaker

Monday, November 25th, 2013, 8:30am

MGSC wins South Atlantic Conference football title

Middle Georgia State College capped a perfect 11-0 club football season Saturday by winning the South Atlantic Conference title 26-24 over Orangeburg County Tech in Cochran. Ken Hughes, who took over at quarterback when Kion Button went out with a shoulder injury, was 7 of 16 for 130 yards and a touchdown. He also had 40 yards on 11 carries as well as five tackles.

MGSC will play for the NCFA (National Club Football Association) title December 7 in Salem, VA.

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Submitted by Dave Whitaker

Sunday, November 24th, 2013, 9:09am

Promise of Hope Fish Fry to benefit administrative building fund

The Cochran campus of Promise of Hope will hold a fish fry from 3:30-6 pm behind the Bleckley courthouse. Plates are $8.50 and include two pieces of fish, cole slaw, hush puppies, baked beans, and desert. Proceeds will benefit the adminstrative building fund.

Tickets can be purchased from the Hair Shop on Beech Street as well as First Baptist Church.

For more information, call 478-934-0774.

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Submitted by Dave Whitaker

Friday, November 15th, 2013, 9:02am

MGSC to play football conference Title Game at Royal Stadim

The Middle Georgia State College Club Football team will host Orangeburg County Community College in the South Atlantic Conference title game November 23 according to a flyer released Thursday.

Kickoff is set for 3 pm at Royal Stadium, home of Bleckley County High School, in Cochran.

Ken Hughes, Antonio Girtman, Quan Fleming, and DJ Blash all play for the Knights.

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Submitted by Dave Whitaker

Thursday, November 14th, 2013, 10:37am

Former Royal off to good start for Central Georgia Tech

Former BCHS basketball player Brentine Taylor is averaging 23 points a game in his first four games for the Cenral Georgia Technical College Titans.

CGTC is 3-1 and Taylor had 23 points in the Titans 76-73 win over Chattahooccee Valley in Macon Tuesday.

Their next game is November 19 at Oxford College in Atlanta.

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Tuesday, November 12th, 2013, 3:31pm

DCMS – Statewide Fire Prevention Week essay contest winners

Dodge County Middle School - The students in Mrs. Paula Vaughn’s 6th grade language class participated in the Statewide Fire Prevention Week essay contest sponsored by Insurance & Fire Commissioner Ralph T. Hudgen’s Office. Students submitted an essay on the topic of How to Prevent Kitchen Fire’s.

John Burkhalter was the 6th grade- 1st place Statewide Fire Safety essay contest winner. Conner Evans was the 6th grade 3rd place winner in the essay contest. Schools from all over the state participate in these contest during National Fire Prevention week which was October 6-12.

Submitted by The Eastman Examiner Jimmy Joines

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Submitted by Dave Whitaker

Tuesday, November 12th, 2013, 12:41am

Bleckley FFA supporters meeting November 19

Another Bleckley FFA Supporters Meeting will be held November 19 at 6 pm in the BCHS media center.

It will again be a brainstorming session to come up with ways to support the Bleckley FFA.

Anyone supporting FFA (teachers, community members, parents, alumni, friends) are encouraged to attend.

Light refreshments will be provided afterwards and a prize will be drawn for. Contact Cindy Felkins, cfelkins@bleckley.k12.ga.us, for more information.

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