Heard County News
(Washington, D.C.) -- Earlier this month, a government contractor by the name of Edward Snowden made some pretty shocking claims in an article printed by The Guardian regarding surveillance programs conducted by the United States. A lot of what he “revealed” was inaccurate or incomplete – leading many to have the wrong idea. Snowden revealed the … [Read more...]
You are invited to the Mary H. Johnson High School Reunion on Saturday, August 31, 2013 at the Heard High School, located at 545 Main Street, Franklin, GA, where festivities begin at 6:00 p.m. All classes from 1952-1969 are included. The cost of the affair will be $25 per couple or $15 per person. All funds need to be in by August 1, 2013 to Mildred … [Read more...]
History of the American Flag For more than 200 years, the American flag has been the symbol of our nation's strength and unity. It's been a source of pride and inspiration for millions of citizens. And the American Flag has been a prominent icon in our national history. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established … [Read more...]
(Franklin) - An 8-year-old Franklin boy, Connor Adams, suffered a compound fracture to his left forearm last Thursday afternoon at 65 Thompson Lane when the go-kart he was riding ran into some wet grass and flipped over. According to his mom Kelli Daniel, Adams was buckled in with helmet on and the go-kart had a roll cage, but he instinctively reached out … [Read more...]
Franklin Police Chief, Kevin Hannah, has issued the following list of individuals arrested in the city of Franklin and their various charges: Brian Wade Chappell, 132 Davis Lane, Roopville, GA 30170, arrested on 06/07/2013, charged with Pills Not in Original Container, Open Container, No Seatbelt and VGCSA (2 cts). Carmen Rosemary Horsley, 56, 879 Duncan … [Read more...]
(Perry, GA) - Heard High School junior Lance Daniel won the state title at the Georgia High School Rodeo Association state meet held the first weekend in June at Perry, Ga. The championship did not come easy for Daniel who had to cover his last bull to capture the state buckle over second place finisher Cole Moore. Daniel had only been back in action for … [Read more...]
Centralhatchee Elementary School 4th 9 Weeks Honor Roll 2012- 2013 A Honor Roll (All grades must be 90 or above) 1st Grade- Brooklyn Camp, Evan Garland, Dakota Higgins, Hailey McCloy, Steven Peppers, Mallory Rose, Kaitlyn Momman, Jordan Copeland, Kyndell Thompson, Taliyah Pless, Justin Free, Rose Franklin, Kallee Crockett, Nevaeh Bridges 2nd … [Read more...]
Heard Elementary School 4th 9-weeks “A” Honor Roll First Grade: Wyatt Barnard, Caden Barno, Jayden Boykin, Season Brazil, Gracie Brown, Chloe Brumbeloe, Jayden Burden, Antwon Carter, Abby Coggin, Jessie Collier, Brady Davis, Jonathan Echols, Katelynn Elkins, Jeremiah Eubanks, Rhylee Fomby, Kirsten Garrison, Chyann Gaskins, Tommy Googe, Collin … [Read more...]
(Carrollton, GA) -- The football era has begun at West Georgia Technical College with 106 players reporting over the weekend to begin a two-week minicamp, the first in school history. The official reporting day was Saturday and the first practice began at 4:45 p.m. on Sunday. “I’m very pleased with our turnout,” said WGTC head coach Walter Dunson. … [Read more...]
Article by: Amber Spearman We are very proud to announce the Special Olympics Young Athletes Program at the Heard Elementary School. This is an innovative sports play program for students with intellectual disabilities. The program is designed to introduce them to the world of sports prior to Special Olympics eligibility at age eight. It began two years … [Read more...]
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