May 31, 2023 issue of The Journal

• Data shows there is work to be done across the state for early Reading, Math, and English/LA (continued on page 10)
• Providence Canyon State Park in Stewart to Expand
• Meeting set in Buena Vista to discuss 'Greenway Development'
• Marion native and war hero laid to rest at Andersonville (continued on page 7)

• Oakland VFD hosts Catfish Tournament
• Area residents make President's List at GSW
• Area residents make Dean's List at GSW
• Area residents make Academic Achievement List at GSW
• Area residents earn honors from ABAC
• Webster County Library Summer Reading Program
• Forestry & Wildlife Expo planned at Marion Co. High
• Public Notice
• Notice of Records Destruction

• Obituaries
• Blalock receives Outstanding Service to Campus and Community Award at GSW
• Hatfield pleads guilty of stealing rifles from Walmart
• Marion County Jail Log
• Plans made for Back to School Bash in Cusseta

• Dizzy is a Dizzy Says
• Honoring Our War Dead
• Georgia legal community mourns loss of Judge Followill
• Slice of America on Screen (continued on page 5)

• Ice Cream Social to be held in Cusseta by the Historic Society
• Marion Sheriff’s Office congratulates DARE Essay winners & participants
• Wiggins joins Southwest Georgia Farm Credit
• Registration opens for 5K and Fun Run at MCMHS
• Marion Co. Library invites all to Summer Reading Challenge
• Tips sought in fatal shooting in Americus
• Slice of America on Screen (Tyree) (continued from page 4)

• MCHS Honor Roll
• Fort Moore Weapons Firing
• Tourism industry leaders predict strong summer
• Farmers invited to Learn about Ag Financial Assistance
• Blood Drive set for June 15 in Ellaville

• Church of Christ to host Gospel Meeting
• Ebenezer Missionary Baptist plans Revival and VBS
• New Home Baptist to install Sanders as Pastor
• Marion Co. Native to Share Memory’s Shadows at Library
• Mauk Baptist Church to host Butch Thomas & Friends
• Operation Christmas Child Kick-Off set for June 25
• Horner Concert planned at New Providence Baptist
• Sen. Powell-Sims named to CON Reform Committee
• Cornerstone Marion plans Stellar Vacation Bible School
• New Vision is set to host Services with Borg Ministries
• Marion native and war hero laid to rest at Andersonville (Hero)

• Legal Notices
• Teen Writers Workshop to be held in Buena Vista
• Local Volunteers Needed

• Two Arrested for Fentanyl Distribution
• It’s Raining, It’s Pouring!
• Drug Relapse? Help is Available
• 2022 Consumer Confidence Report for Schley County

• Heart to Heart offers free Summer Lunches for kids and senior citizens
• Data shows there is work to be done across the state for early Reading, Math, and English/LA (Scores) (continued from page 1)
• Is Your Family Prepared for the Next Big Disaster?
• Audit: Rural hospital tax credit is paying off
• Prenatal Care Kits Available
• Pregnant and need help or have questions? Contact Hands of Hope

• Classified Ads
• Crossword Puzzle: At the Movies
• Upcoming Events at the Marion County Public Library
• Regents won’t raise college tuition despite budget cut

• Keeping Georgia Connected