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Albert Gunby, a math teacher at Thomson Middle School, was among 35 of Georgia's best and brightest new teachers to receive a New Teacher Assistance Grant from Georgia Power. Kevin Fletcher, Georgia Power's vice president of Community and Economic Development, presented the teachers with the grants at an awards luncheon September 13 at the company's headquarters in Atlanta. More ... Mr. and Mrs. Harold Echols were honored with a celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday afternoon, October 5, at the Bank of LaFayette, Community Center, Chairman's Ballroom in LaFayette, Georgia. The happy occasion was hosted by their children, Mr. and Mrs. Rick Dean of Dalton, Georgia, Mr. and Mrs. More ... Brandon Levi Bramlett, son of Stacey and Leigh Bramlett, celebrated his first birthday on Sunday, September 21, 2008 at his home in Lincolnton. The theme of the party was "Little Prince" with Brandon wearing a birthday prince crown presented by his grandmother and aunt. More ... Elizabeth Ann Reed, daughter of Haili Reed, celebrated her fourth birthday on September 27, 2008. The theme for her party was her favorite star and television show Hannah Montana! She and her friends enjoyed singing and dancing on a real stage that a friend made just for her. More ... Competing in the Jacksonville Marine Corps 1/2 Marathon in Jacksonville, Florida (13.1 miles) on Saturday, October 4, were (L-r): Savannah Collins, LeighAnne C. Hersey, Emma Collins, and Emmye Collins. The race course took them through downtown Jacksonville, across the St. Johns River and back, and through the historic district. More ... The American Cancer Society and McDuffie County Regional Medical Center have partnered to offer "Look Good….Feel Better" sessions, a free, hands-on group workshop dedicated to helping female cancer patients cope with and combat the appearance-related side effects of chemotherapy and radiation treatment. More ... Terrance L. Jones and Sonja A. Jones are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Jalayah Alecia Jones born Saturday, September 27, 2008 at University Hospital in Augusta, Ga. Maternal grandparents are Frank and Earlene Richardson of Newark, N.J. and the late Gloria Richardson. More ... Students in Lisa Bentley's seventh-grade life science classes created edible cell models as part of their study on cell structures and functions. The students were asked to create a realistic cell model out of only edible materials. Pictured are: (front l-r) Tyquane Ross, CJ Aycock, and Adam Chastain (back) Preston Mercier More ... Shaun and Laura Brooks of Grovetown are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Jackson Alexander, born August 20, 2008 at Trinity Hospital in Augusta. Jackson made his debut at 5:14 p.m. and weighed eight pounds, two ounces and was twenty-one and one-half inches long. More ... Hattie Collins' Simmental steer placed first in class at the Perry show. She is pictured here with her mother, Lynn Tankersley Collins. More ... |
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