Dave Whitaker
The name is Dave Whitaker. I'm the editor of BleckleyProgress.com, an online community newsaper covering Cochran and Bleckley County. I'm honored to be a contributor here.
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Downtown Development Authority meeting November 29. The Downtown Development Authority board will meet November 29 at 5:30 pm in the city auditorium. The meeting is open to the public. read more... |
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BCHS One Act, competition cheerleaders to perform at Landon Padgett Memorial Run. The Landon Padgett "Run for a Dream" 5K and one-mile fun run will take place December 4 at 9 am at the cross country course. Some of the entertainment that will perform includes the region champion... read more... |
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GDOT suspending construction-related lane closures for Thanksgiving holiday. Because of an anticipated increase in holiday traffic, the Georgia Department of Transportation will suspended construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes starting November 24... read more... |
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City, county government offices to be closed for Thanksgiving. Cochran City Hall will close November 24 and 25 in observance of Thanksgiving. The Bleckley County Courthouse will close at noon on November 24 and be closed that Thursday and Friday also. Cochran... read more... |
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Local churches to mark start of advent season with "Hanging of the Green" services. Three local churches will mark the beginning of the season of advent with "Hanging of the Green" services November 28. Bethany Baptist Church, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, and Salem Baptist... read more... |
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Two BCHS One Act cast members selected to all star cast. Though BCHS One Act didn't place in the top four at state competition Saturday, cast members Allie Hattaway and DJ Yearty were selected to the all star cast. read more... |
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Royals fall in round two of playoffs. BCHS had three turnovers and struggled to slow down a high-powered Callaway offense in losing 35-14 in the second round of state Friday night. Read more here. read more... |
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Queens of the cheerleading world: BCHS wins AA State Title. BCHS had a virtually flawless performance in winning state for the first time since 2001-02 Friday morning. Read more here. read more... |
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BOE Office to temporarily relocate to former Woody Butts Chevrolet location. As part of a very busy meeting, the Bleckley County Board of Education approved a lease agreement that will see the board and central office temporarily relocate to the former location of Woody Butts... read more... |
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