(Editor’s Note: Our sincere apologies to Coalgate HS senior Rylie Wood whose name was inadvertently omitted from a Lady Cats fast pitch softball article published in the November 13 paper.)

E.E. Emerson Elementary hosted the school’s 16th annual Veterans Day program and luncheon on November 11 to honor the men and women who have served their country in the armed

Emerson Elementary teachers and students go through the reception line to shake veterans’ hands and thank them for their service to our country. Emerson Elementary has honored veterans of the United States Armed  Services with a special Veterans Day program and luncheon since 2004.

For the first time in school history, in October the 2019 Coalgate Lady Cats fast pitch softball team competed in the Class 2A State Tournament.

The Coalgate Wildcats beat the Marietta Indians Friday night to win their final game of the season, 19-7.

The win was also Coalgate’s second in a row.

First score

—ABOVE— Who wouldn’t feel better after a visit to Helton Rural Health Clinic on Halloween! T-Rex, we must say, stole the show! From left - Delilah Pebworth, T-Rex; Shauna Pfaff;