Heard County News
(Newnan, GA) -- Three local artists currently have their works on display at the Coweta Centre for the Performing Arts in Newnan as part of the 8th annual Performing Juried Art Show. The duo of R.L. Hughey, Jr. and Deborah McNeil were one of only five artists to have three works accepted for the yearly show and one of those works entitled "Elvis" was named … [Read more...]
(Franklin) - The Heard County community rallied last week to raise over $7,000.00 for a Heard High School student and his family after he was severely during a rollover accident on June 1. After spending several days at the Columbus Medical Center, Will Hutchins was transported last Thursday to The Shepherd Center in Atlanta. The Shepard Center is a … [Read more...]
(Athens, GA) - A life-long dream came true Saturday for one of our Braves when upcoming senior Jake Edwards committed to play his college football for the University of Georgia Bulldogs. Edwards participated in Coach Mark Richt’s mini camp on Saturday at the University of Georgia athletic complex and impressed the coaches so much they made the 6-foot-4, … [Read more...]
(Franklin) - A surprise announcement by acting Mayor/Mayor Pro Tem Johnny Adams closed out Thursday night's regular monthly meeting of the Franklin City Council. An emotional Adams announced during the Mayor comments portion of the agenda that he would seek the Mayor's office in the upcoming November election. "For the last few months that I've worked … [Read more...]
(Franklin) - Heard High School athletes will notice a lot of leadership changes when they head back to school in August. Changes will start at the top where Shane Lasseter will take over the athletic director's job from the retiring Joel Rogers. Rogers held the position for the last 12 years and during that time Brave athletics changed in a lot of ways … [Read more...]
(Piedmont, AL) - Heard County's first football coach, Mr. Danny Lee Pounds, age 68, passed away at his home in Piedmont, Alabama on Friday April 26, 2013. Pounds was born February 11, 1945 in Jacksonville, Alabama to the late Alfred and Lula Belle Pounds. A gravesite memorial service will be held Saturday, May 25, 2013 at the Neal Hill Cemetery in Centre, … [Read more...]
(Albany, GA) -- Jemeka Parks brought home three medals from this weekend's GHSA-AA State Track Finals in Albany including two strong third place finishes in the long jump and the 100 meter hurdles. She also scored an eighth place spot on the winner's podium on the high jump. A total of four Lady Braves headed to Albany including senior stand-out in the … [Read more...]
(Jefferson, GA) - Senior Orlando Burgos came close to state championships in his two distance races at the GHSA Boys State Track Championships Thursday and Friday, but Jordan Flowers of Westminster was able to cross the finish line just ahead to claim the gold in both the 1600 and the 3200 meter events. Friday's 3200 race, ran under wet conditions at … [Read more...]
(Jefferson, GA) - The Braves were swept in a doubleheader and eliminated from the state playoffs by the Jefferson Dragons Friday afternoon, losing game one 10-3 and game two 13-1 in five innings. Coach Lasseter's squad was never able to get on track versus one of the top teams in the state. The Dragons came into the series with a 23-2 record and had only … [Read more...]
(Franklin) - The Heard County community has been fortunate during the 2012-2013 school year to host two European foreign exchange students. This became possible thanks to a program started by Cultural Homestay International, a non-profit organization founded in 1980 that promotes international friendship and goodwill through educational exchanges. An … [Read more...]
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