(Photos contributed.) The Tessie W. Norris/Cochran-Bleckley Library held a kickoff party for their Summer Reading Program Wednesday morning.  There were activities for kids and families, free popcorn, and a chance to sign up for the Summer Reading Program.  The library will host a "Ducks" story time this Friday at 2 pm.

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Vacation Bible School season kicked off Tuesday night at Limestone Baptist Church.  This year’s theme is :”Kingdom Quest.”  Kids rotated in stations which included music, arts and crafts, a Bible story, and recreation outside.  The art project night was to draw fishing nets in relation to the night’s main scripture Matthew 4:19 which said “Follow me and I will make you fishers of men.”  VBS runs from 5:30-8 pm through May 28.  Parents night will be May 29 at 6 pm.

Faith Temple Precious Faith Ministries will open their food bank May 29 from 3 to 3:30 pm.  According to a Facebook post announcing the food bank, there will also be an agency present to provide assistance and support for individuals and families who receive SNAP benefits.  Faith Temple is located at 383 GA. 87.

Bleckley County School District announced via Facebook Tuesday morning that delivery for the Summer Feeding Program had been delayed and apologized for the inconvenience.  According to the post, things will begin next Tuesday at 9:30 am at the Board of Education office.

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The Middle Georgia Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry will be at the Cochran Bleckley Rec. Department May 29 from 11 am until 2 pm or until supplies run out.  It is a drive thru event, please stay in your car upon arrival.

                      A Memorial Day program was held Monday morning on the courthouse square.  It featured the presentation of colors by Patrick Mimbs of American Legion Post 107, the singing of the national anthem by Anna Grace Dyes from the BCHS Class 0f 2026, and an invocation delivered by county commissioner Mike Davis.  Air Force Lt. Col Michael Jones (ret.) was the master of ceremonies and guest speaker.  He spoke on the current conflict with Iran.  After the program, guests enjoyed refreshments by the Cochran Woman's Club.

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