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.

Call 918-240-7545 or email tippietoesdance@gmail.com to secure your tryout spot.

                          (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.

The 10u All Star baseball team had a good start to Dixie Youth District tourney play by beating Marion County 15-0 and Schley County 7-1 Friday night.  They'll play for the championship tomorrow at 1 pm in Cochran.

                                  First Baptist Church held parents night for Vacation Bible School Thursday evening.   This year’s theme has been “Illumination Station.”  Family and  Children’s Pastor Ryan McWhorter spoke about the week, recognized volunteers and also talked about the mission project for the week.  Called “Helping Schools Help Kids,” funds raised would be used so that the church could provide things needed by the schools.  After the program, children enjoyed a scavenger hunt then pizza and coloring.