The tradition returned Saturday as The Great Pumpkin Festival was held in downtown Cochran. There were items to browse, food trucks to enjoy, a myriad of activities. Click to view photos. (Some photos contributed.)

After taking the lead in the fourth quarter on a Brody Fleming touchdown run, BC stopped Dodge County on fourth down, then proceeded to run out the final five plus minutes in a 28-21 victory.   Fleming was 11 of 14 for 173 yards with three touchdowns.  Zyion Love rushed for 150 yards on 28 carries.   It will be Senior Night when Bleckley hosts Vidalia October 22.  Ceremonies will be at 6:30 pm with kickoff at 7.

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    (Photos contributed.) The Middle Georgia State men's basketball team did a big community service project, they took time to repaint the front steps of the Cochran Bleckley Chamber of Commerce.  The Chamber thanks the Knights for their hard work and effort.  They have a scrimmage October 20.

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BCHS softball will travel to Alma to take on second seed Bacon County in a sweet 16 matchup of the GHSA playoffs Oct. 20-21.  Game one is October 21 at 4 pm with game two to follow at 6.  The *if* game will be October 21 at 5:30.