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Local church opening food bank May 29.
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.
Delay to start of Summer Feeding Program.
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.
Lady Royals hosting softball camp June 10-12.
Click to get to registration form link. https://tinyurl.com/5duvaceh
Listing of Vacation Bible Schools at local churches. ***Updated May 26***
Click to view a current listing of Vacation Bible Schools at local churches. […]
Middle GA Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry in Cochran May 28.
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 time to honor those who gave all.
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.
Welcome to the new Bleckley Progress.
Welcome to the new site. I hope you like what you see. […]
Updated directions section coming later.
Though people use their phones to navigate, I still like to post the directions to schools that are further away as a public service. An updated section is coming in late July or early August.
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Longtime Team Chaplain, Pastor, recognzied.
(Photo courtesy Bleckley County Baseball Facebook page.) Members of the BCHS baseball team were at First Baptist Church Sunday morning to honor Pastor Keith Rustin. Rustin has been pastor FBC for nearly 18 years, Royals Team Chaplain for 16 years. He is stepping down from both roles.
Congratulations BCHS Class of 2026.
(Photos contributed.) Graduation ceremonies were held for the Bleckley County High School Class of 2026 were held Saturday morning at Royal Stadium. It was a joyous day for seniors as they bid farewell to their high school careers and took their first step toward the future. Congratulations to the Class of 2026.
City, county government offices to be closed for Memorial Day.
Both Cochran City Hall and the Bleckley County Courthouse will be closed May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.
Success Academy graduation held.
(Photos contributed.) Bleckley County Success Academy held graduation ceremonies Thursday night in the high school auditorium. It featured remarks from student Tre’Von Harris as well as Rep. Danny Mathis and Dr. Lane Collins, pastor of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. Student Mia Powell read “We Still Rose.”
Bleckley Primary thanks Fire Departments for help with Water Day.
Cochran Firefighters with BCPS Assistant Principals Steve Mote and Emily Bryant. (Photo courtesy Bleckley Primary School Facebook page.) Bleckley Primary held Water Day for students Thursday. Cochran Fire Department provided the water and the Bleckley County Fire Department grilled hamburgers and hot dogs for the students. BCPS thanks both for their help.
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