Eight years in the making, Cochran breaks ground on new community park
After several grants and other funding — including American Rescue Plan Act funds — the city received a total of $1,447,000.
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Navicent mammogram coach coming to At Home Senior Living
Accounting for about 30% of all new female cancers each year, breast cancer is the second most common cancer among American women.
Gardner claims victory after tied Cochran city council election
Voter turnout was higher for the runoff with a turnout of 14% compared to the initial election, which had a turnout of 11%.
Delta, MGA partner to fuel Clayton County pilot pipeline with $2.5M grant
The funds will provide scholarships to graduates of Clayton County’s 12 public high schools who show “aptitude for aviation,” MGA said in a release.
Times Journal Post — April 10, 2025
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Upcoming clean-up day aims to keep Cochran beautiful, safe
Cochran Clean-Up Day began in 2015, and it’s been held each year since around Earth Day — this year, Earth Day is the Tuesday before the event.
Times Journal Post — April 3, 2025
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Cochran Council election results determine Lester victory, District 1 runoff
Candidates and community members gathered at the election’s polling place, the Community House, after polls closed at 7 p.m. to witness the ballot count.
Cochran city council candidates speak at forum ahead of election
The candidates, Trecia Gardner and Teresa Mack for district 1, and Dianne Lester and Tyler Sapp for district 3, spoke before about 40 attendees about why they are running for office and how they would solve the largest issues facing Cochran today.
Bleckley County student in running to be Georgia tech college student of the year
Brooklynn McDowell is being recognized by CGTC for her dedication and excellence as this year’s recipient of the college’s Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership.