Jana Tomlin received several awards for her outstanding work in net this season. (Photos contributed.)  The BCHS Girls Soccer Team celebrated a season of team and individual accomplishments Monday night.  Click for more. […]

                          The second night of Vacation Bible School took place at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Monday evening.  This year's theme is "Rainforest Falls: Discovering the Nature of God."  Activities included music, "Sticky Scripture", Bible stories and games in the church's newly built gym.  VBS will last through June 11, 5:30-8:30 pm each night.  Family day will be June 14.                

Three Bleckley County residents were among the 143 students to participate in graduation ceremonies held at Oconee Fall Line Technical College June 5 on the Dublin campus.  Graduates received degrees, diplomas and technical certificates of credit in categories including Early Childhood Care and Education, Commercial Truck Diving (CTD), Nursing, and Machine Tool.  Those graduating from Bleckley were: Brittney Alvarez, Leala Mae Hutchens, and Gillian Keller-Smith.

    (Photo courtesy @ZLassiter24 on X) Von and Zayden Lassiter. Zayden Lassiter announced Saturday via social media he had committed to Georgia Tech.  Lassiter, the son of head coach Von Lassiter, is an upcoming senior for BCHS.  A longs napper and tight end for the Royals, Lassiter committed to Georgia Tech for his special teams skills.  Lassiter received high marks at Rubio Long Snapping events held by Chris Rubio including winning the top overall championship at Rubio 48 held recently in Las Vegas.   He received several offers, from D1 schools including all three service academies.

Photo contributed Photo contributed. (Two photos contributed.)  The Dre Day Foundation held their fifth annual Gun Violence Awareness Festival Saturday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church.  During the day, there were things like food booths and activities for kids.  That evening, a special service was held by the church. It featured messages and songs from family members, foundation members, and remarks by Mayor Carla Coley.  The evening ended with a candlelight vigil where participants were encouraged to say the name of someone they knew affected by gun violence, living or dead.  There will be a Back to School Summit at Mt. Zion August 1.

(Photo contributed.) The 10u all star baseball team won the Dixie Youth District Title with an 11-5 win Saturday afternoon in Cochran.  They advance to state June 25-28 in Burke County.

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                          (Photos contributed.)  Rozier Auto Parts held their third annual car show Saturday morning in the First Baptist Church parking lot.  There were 49 cars from across Georgia competing for awards such as Best in Show.