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Central Elementary Schools recognizes academic excellence during awards program

Parents, teachers and students had much to be proud of as Central Elementary celebrated the end-of-the-year academic achievements this week. iReady awards for Highest Academic Achievement in Math went to kindergartner Colten White, first grader Adrianna Cowart, second grader Macy Bazzell, third grader Liam Peppers, fourth grader Ezra Rewis, fifth graders Lily Howell and Alona Shehan, and…

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Love, appreciation for doctor, staff

  Dr. Basel Refai and his wife, Nora, enjoy the grand opening ceremony for Lake Martin Medical Center.   Dr. Basel Refai and staff outside their new medical building.   Lake Martin Medical Center held its grand opening on May 11, at 815 Lee Street in Alexander City. Dr. Basel Refai and his staff made…

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Community Calendar

May 26-August 4 BridgeWays Coosa County has registration open for its Summer Day Camp program, offering convenient day camp on the days that Central Coosa does not have summer learning. Youth can come for a day, sporadic days, or every day – whatever is needed. The program is flexible and tries to work around what…

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Observing, honoring Memorial Day

  This weekend we will be celebrating Memorial Day. There are quite a few stories about the origin of this holiday, but they all do go back to the Civil War years. The first name used was “Decoration Day” where people went to the cemeteries and placed flowers or decorations on the graves of fallen…

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Literacy Everywhere grant hosts Literacy Luau

The Literacy Everywhere grant kicked off its summer reading initiative with a Literacy Luau. Even Clyde the Cougar got in the spirit with his grass skirt. Participants were able to enjoy Kona Ice, receive their free summer reading packs of books and receive information on the summer reading program, including an opportunity to earn prizes. Please follow…

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Seniors receive scholarships, academic recognition at Senior Academic Awards

In a special evening program, seniors, family, friends, and faculty were beaming with pride for our seniors. The night started with scholarship awards. The highest individual recipient of scholarship money was valedictorian, Zyriah Meadows, who was awarded $270,700 in scholarships. Thank you to the numerous organizations who sent representatives to award our seniors with their scholarships. Seniors were…

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Senior Baccalaureate Service encourages seniors as they enter next season of their life

Family, friends and faculty celebrated the graduating class of 2023 in a faith-based graduation service Sunday evening at the Weogufka Family Worship Center.  Members of the worship team, Tabitha Hyatt and Mylon Dailey, welcomed guests with worship songs. Student Government Association (SGA) member Tasaun Harrell emceed the event, as well as sang the national anthem, and senior Kieasia Tuck…

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An especially special Mother’s Day

  Sorry I missed sending my column last week. So, I hope everyone had a great Mother’s Day. I was blessed to celebrate with my Mama and almost all my family. While my Mama has been sick for the last eight months, she’s overcome most of her worst periods. However, Sunday evening she went home…

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May 15-21, 2023

  Jail population as of May 22: 33 inmates Males: 30 Females: 3   ARRESTS On May 16, Sgt. Mike Rudd arrested Jacob Taylor Graham, a citizen of Childersburg, on the charge of Domestic Violence 3rd /Harassment. Subject was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $2,000 bond. On May 17, Lt. Bradgel Moon…

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