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LAURYN LEWIS JUNIOR HAMPTON HIGH SCHOOL
Lauryn Lewis is a Junior who attends Hampton High School. She is a dual enrollment student at Southern Crescent Technical College, the Teen President of the Jack and Jill of America Inc. Lake Spivey Chapter, and is very active in community service. Lauryn is also a member of National Beta Club and has served as the Communications Officer on the City of Hampton Mayor’s Youth Council.
HAYDEN MCADAMS SENIOR HAMPTON HIGH SCHOOL
Hayden McAdams is a Senior at Hampton High School. While Hayden is still undecided on which college he will attend, he plans to major in engineering. He is a member of the National Honors Society and the FCA club. Hayden lettered in cross country and track at Hampton High. In addition to his school activities, Hayden is actively involved in student leadership and worship at Hampton First Baptist Church.
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IT’S HAPPENING IN HENRY October 2020
Fall Season at Southern Belle Farm Saturdays & Sundays thru November 7 Come out to Southern Belle Farm in the fall for an experience you will not forget! We provide families with good wholesome fun. There is a wide variety of things to do from pig races to shooting our corn cannons. We hope to see you this fall, conveniently located here in McDonough, GA. Farm Admission includes fall activites: Corn Maze, Hayride, Cow Train ride, Corn Cannon – 3 shots, Jumping Pillow, Racing Pedal Carts, Giant Tunnel Slide, Kiddie Korral, Rubber Duck Races, meeting our Barnyard Animals, Seesaws, and Pig Races. www.southernbellefarm. com/fall 770-288-2582 Tanger Pinkstyle Savings October 1 – 31, Tanger Outlet Center-Locust Grove Join us in the fight against breast cancer by purchasing an unlimited use Pink Savings Card for $10 and save 25% on any item at participating stores October 1st through October 31st! Shop and save stylishly as many times as you like all while supporting the search for a cure. Purchase your Pink Savings Card at Shopper Services or on TangerOutlet. com starting October 1st! McDonough Scarecrow Contest Come by and vote for your favorite scarecrow October 1 – 29. Social distancing required; masks recommended. Winners will be announced via Live Facebook October 30. For more info, call 770-957-3915. Gordon State College Alumni Professional Development Series: Finding Your Career Sweet Spot! October 1, 6 PM (Zoom) Join us to discover your purpose and career path. Facilitated by Kene Iloenyosi, CEO, Talent Revolution. To sign up, email careerservices@ gordonstate.edu.
Hampton PorchFest October 10, Downtown Hampton Hampton PorchFest has music of many, many genres from bluegrass and rock to Christian. There are even porches where you can sing-a-long! Of course, no matter the porch we hope you’ll move or dance to the music. Each porch that you visit will have performers for up to an hour, so plan to roam around town or pick a few of your favorites and hang out on the front lawn. Wild Adventure Movie Weekend October 9 & 10, Noah’s Ark Lions, Tigers and Bears oh my…Load up the car and experience a wild adventure with this self-guided habitat tour at Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary, drive-in movie experience featuring “Jumanji: The Next Level” and free popcorn. Gates open at 5pm and the movie starts at 7:30pm. TangerFit Virtual 5K October 11 – 18 Join us for the TangerFIT Virtual 5k! Your race, your way – all for a great cause! Whether you love running backyard trails, conquering the treadmill, or walking around the neighborhood this race is for you! Tighten your laces and get ready to make a big difference, with proceeds benefiting Harbor of Hope, Inc. You’ll have the entire week to complete your run or walk for a cause with the exact route, day, and time that works best for you! Six Sigma Green Belt Training October 19 – 23, 8 AM – 5 PM, Southern Crescent Technical College The Green Belt Program provides participants with an overview of Six Sigma as well as key concepts associated with effective project teams. Green Belts receive a subset of the more comprehensive Black Belt curriculum. Class is held at the Economic Development Center at Ellis Crossing in Griffin. For more information: EconomicDevelopment@sctech.edu, 770228-7364. DRIVE “FORE” Education Invitational Golf Tournament October 27, 8:30 AM, Lauderdale Format, The Club at Shoal Creek, Griffin Benefitting Southern Crescent Technical College, presented in partnership with Impact Office Interiors. Registration Deadline: October 2. Register online at https://sctc.cbo.io
