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& Bleckley County.
NEWS & FEATURES
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Strength in the Unknown: DeeAnn Greene’s Story of Faith, Resilience, and Showing Up
Read more: Strength in the Unknown: DeeAnn Greene’s Story of Faith, Resilience, and Showing UpA rare diagnosis. A long road to answers. And a woman who never stopped showing up.
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Redding Named Cochran Interim City Manager
Read more: Redding Named Cochran Interim City ManagerCochran names Angela Redding as interim city manager following her departure from Cordele. Here’s what we know.
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Born to Be a Mom: The Heart Behind Jessica Boatright
Read more: Born to Be a Mom: The Heart Behind Jessica BoatrightShe calls herself “not everyone’s cup of tea”… but those who know her call her something else entirely. From raising five children to loving a team of “baseball babies,” Jessica Boatright’s story is one of faith, resilience, and a heart that loves hard. 💜
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Leadership Changes Signal Transition Period at Cochran City Hall
Read more: Leadership Changes Signal Transition Period at Cochran City HallTwo key resignations. Multiple job postings. Cochran City Hall is in transition — here’s what we know so far.
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Read more: Cochran-Bleckley Chamber to Host “Meet the Candidates” Event April 13 -
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Read more: Primary School thanks local LEOs and EMS
COLUMNS
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Jennifer Greene-Sullivan: Beautiful Rising Redemption-The Butterfly That Still Flew
Today may feel heavy, but the same power that raised Jesus from the dead is still at work—renewing, restoring, and rebuilding what was lost. Jesus Himself reminds us, “I came that they may have life and have it abundantly” (John 10:10, ESV).
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Becky Holland: Dear Disappointed Reader
Not every story is easy to read—and not every headline is meant to be. In this candid column, Becky Holland shares the reality behind reporting the hard things, the responsibility that comes with it, and why telling the truth still matters… even when it disappoints
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Trish McClellan: God’s Recipe for A Blended Family
Rocking Chair Reflections for you
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Philip West: From the Preacher’s Pen
Obviously, it has been a while since this young man has been asked to dress up for a special occasion. Because his pants are too short and his coat is too small, he’s got a problem.
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Emmie Kotara: Here is this man
We’re in the middle of Easter weekend, and I hope you have a fun weekend planned out: I hope it’s full of all the seersucker, good food, and egg hunts your heart desires. We celebrate, and we remember, and we live in victory because we know Jesus rose from the dead. We have the benefit…
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Live Music & Food Trucks Set for Saturday Night in Cochran
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Easter Sunday: He Is Risen
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Holy Saturday: Waiting in the Silence
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Bethany Baptist Church Announces April Events
Read more: Bethany Baptist Church Announces April Events