Cochran News

A pair of bands with Bleckley roots will be part of a June 1 benefit for country singer Nick Malloy, son of 13WMAZ anchor Frank Malloy, who is recovering from injuires sustained in a March 28 auto accident.

The Valdosta Daily Times reports that senior Sarah Pearson of Lanier County High School graduated on May 11 from Middle Georgia College.

Three Bleckley churches will have Vacation Bible School within the first two weeks of June.

The Cochran Better Hometown Farmer's Market is every Saturday until October from 8 a.m. to noon in Cochran.

Join in the fun of the 100 Anniversary Celebration in Cochran by entering the Pie Baking Contest! Years ago festivals and street fairs always had a pie baking contest and we are duplicating the festivities from 1912 with the contest sponsored by the Woman's Club of Cochran with proceeds going to the Relay for Life.

Founder, conducter and artistic director of the Ocmulgee Symphony Orchestra, Dr.

The state Board of Regents has approved names for two institutions created by campus consolidations in central and north Georgia.

The Georgia Board of Regents will vote on a new name for two merging colleges. Macon State College and Middle Georgia College in Cochran could become one university.

What will be decided, probably Wednesday, will have a tremendous impact on this area of the state.