There was a bit of shock and awe during last week’s town council meeting in Pine Mountain. This developed when council members approved a pay raise for the mayor and council member positions. Such a pay raise had been previously discussed as it had remained the same for a very long time, but the amount was shocking.
Peach County High School recognized the hard work and achievements of many students in the PCHS Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education Program during their annual award ceremony.
The Manchester Fire Department and Meriwether County Fire and Rescue were represented at the annual Firefighter Burn Foundation luncheon last week.
There is still time to be remembered in 25 years. In celebrating the 125th Anniversary of the Harris County Public Library, a time capsule is being buried soon after May 31, and contributions to the capsule are being encouraged.
A Peach County Student Resource Officer found a firearm in a student's vehicle during an investigation stemming from a separate disciplinary matter.
After approval of the consent agenda, the May 4th Hogansville City council meeting began with Police Chief Jeffrey Sheppard introducing Pastor Mike Reeves as the police department's second Chaplin. He will be working with head Chaplin George Bailey. Reeves has been a pastor for 31 years and presently pastors for the Open Range Cowboy Church in Mountville. "Preacher Mike", as Reeves likes to be called ,said he looks forward to serving the people of Hogansville.
Central Elementary-High School (CEHS) will hold graduation ceremonies for the 2026 graduates on Friday, May 22, according to Superintendent Jonathan Taylor. This year 26 students will participate in the commencement exercises.
Last week this column noted the first “alien” planet featured in the original Battlestar Galactica 1978 television series, and this week the five remaining plants are featured.
Following Pine Mountain and Hamilton as cities, Harris County is becoming a Purple Heart County.
