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GREAT GRADS | Peach County senior stays valedictorian while caring for his father

GREAT GRADS | Peach County senior stays valedictorian while caring for his father

GREAT GRADS | Peach County senior stays valedictorian while caring for his father

For one Peach County senior, losing his spot at the top of his class wasn't an option, even when he was helping his dad recover from a stroke

PEACH-CRAWFORD

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Peach County High valedictorian rallies through hardship

For one Peach County High senior, losing his spot at the top of his class wasn't an option, even when he was helping his dad recover from a stroke. Desmond Paster is Peach County High's valedictorian.

EDUCATION

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School of the Week: North Dodge Elementary

The school's Beta Club ended the school year on a high note by qualifying for the National Songfest Competition

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School of the Week: North Dodge Elementary

The school's Beta Club ended the school year on a high note by qualifying for the National Songfest Competition. While they got to go to nationals in Savannah last year, they don't have the sufficient funds this year, even though they placed second in the state.

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Mary Persons' track gets makeover for next school year

They are using $300K in E-SPLOST funds to give it a makeover by completely resurfacing the asphalt and putting rubber adhesive on top

SPORTS
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2 Bibb County schools merge while district builds new elementary school

Riley Elementary students will report to Brookdale Elementary next school year while a new school is built in its place

LOCAL
Southwest student charged after gun found in fanny pack

Students turned over their personal items before testing and a teacher noticed the fanny pack was unusually heavy

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GREAT GRADS | Bibb senior overcomes double amputation to walk at graduation

Lazavier Lamb was once told by doctors he may never be able to walk, but that's exactly what he plans to do on graduation day

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My Teacher is Tops: Anna Owens and Salina Stowe

Both of this week's top teachers work at Wilcox County Elementary School

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East Laurens High student overcomes struggles to graduate | Full Interview

Bryce Evans says trying to support his mom, who was in and out of jail, while being in school almost caused him to drop out. But now, with hard work and the help of faculty, he's ready to walk across the graduation stage.

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GREAT GRADS | Dublin student returns to school after dropping out

Elizabeth Hughes is graduating from Moore Street School in Dublin. She returned to school after facing bullying, a learning disability, and dropping out altogether to work full-time

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Dublin student returns to school after dropping out | Great Grads

Elizabeth Hughes is graduating from Moore Street School in Dublin. She returned to school after facing bullying and dropping out altogether to work full-time.

DUBLIN