. (Photos contributed.)  A special program about gems and minerals was held Wednesday morning at the Tessie W. Norris Library.  Tina Perkins of the Middle Georgia Gem and Mineral Society spoke to children about things like rocks, gems, and fossils and where to find them.

An updated as to why it seems like there are no updates on Facebook or very scattered.  I'm apparently running afoul of some security algorithm.  The page growth has been awesome, 133 followers in less than a week.  But Facebook keeps noticing a "new" login (ISP IP address stupidity) and the fast growth, sharing from other places.  So they've soft throttled me.  I can still login but attempts to post anything of my own gets me a scolding about "preventing spam" even when I went 8 hours between posting.  An attempt to share gets a "Something went wrong" error. I'm HOPING Facebook will have some semblance of sanity tomorrow.

                          Monday was the second night of Vacation Bible School at Christ Chapel Cochran.  This year’s theme has been “What a Mess.”  Activities that night included Bible stories, learning songs, fun outside, and making a special kind of sand in arts and crafts.  Parent Night will be June 10 at 8 pm.

Faith Baptist Church will hold a spaghetti plate fundraiser from 11 am to 2 pm.  Cost is $15 and includes spaghetti, corn on the cob, garlic bread, desert and drink.  Dine in or carry out.  Proceeds will benefit one of their families facing unexpected medical expenses.

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(A contributed photo of the 8u Al Star Baseball Team.)   The 8u All Star Baseball team won the silver championship at an SGA Tournament played Saturday in Tifton.  Pictured is the team with coaches L-R: Hunter Jones, Justin Bevins, Doug Dykes, Caleb Howell.  Not pictured: Dustin Dykes.  The team will play in the Dixie Youth State Tournament in Sandersville June 18-21.