Five GSCS Middle School Students Selected as 2025 REACH Georgia

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Five eighth graders from the Griffin-Spalding County School System (GSCS) were honored as 2025 REACH Georgia Scholars during a special signing day ceremony. Each student was awarded a $10,000 REACH Georgia Scholarship at a luncheon hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Griffin on Wednesday, November 5.

REACH—Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen—supports Georgia’s high-potential, low-income students by providing academic, social, and financial resources to help them complete high school, pursue college, and succeed in postsecondary education.

Students selected for the REACH program in middle school commit, along with a parent or guardian, to maintaining at least a 2.5 GPA, staying free of disciplinary, drug, and criminal issues, and meeting regularly with a mentor and academic coach through high school graduation.

Scholars who fulfill all program expectations receive the full $10,000, awarded as $2,500 each year for up to four years, to attend any eligible two- or four-year institution in Georgia.

The GSCS 2025 REACH Georgia Scholars are:

1.  Cyron Anthony – Carver Road Middle School
2.  Kyndell Bullock – Rehoboth Road Middle School
3.  Carter Greer – Kennedy Road Middle School
4.  Emily Montoya – Cowan Road Middle School
5.  Sofia Vargas – Carver Road Middle School
   
   

During the ceremony, students and their families signed their scholarship commitment forms—mirroring the tradition of athletic signing days—while principals, counselors, district leaders, sponsors, elected officials, and Kiwanis Club members looked on.

Local partners contributing to this year’s scholarships include Chick-fil-A of Griffin, Brightmoor Hospice, the Kiwanis Club of Griffin, Marukan Vinegar, and the Rotary Club of Griffin.

This marks the ninth REACH cohort for GSCS, with these scholars expected to graduate from Griffin and Spalding high schools in 2030.

Get ready for a festive night on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, as Griffin City Park becomes a sparkling winter wonderland for the beloved Spalding Brite: Lite the Nite celebration.

Festivities begin at 5:30 PM at 601 Camp Northen Road, where the community will join together for the lighting of Spalding County’s grand Christmas tree.

Visitors can savor delicious bites from local food trucks, take in energetic live music, and join in crafts and activities that bring the holiday spirit to people of all ages.

With music, treats, and vibrant seasonal decor, this event promises fun and magic for everyone.

Experience a festive evening that kicks off the holidays in true Griffin style!

TATTOO YOU, an Atlanta-based tribute band, is dedicated to honoring the monumental catalog of The Rolling Stones.

They reject the use of wigs, costumes, and phony British accents, instead pouring their love and passion directly into the music.

Their mission is to faithfully recreate these songs with the spirit and energy they demand, bringing you all the classic hits alongside many "deep cuts."

As the holiday season approaches, TATTOO YOU is set to deliver electrifying performances that will captivate audiences.

Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate the holidays with the timeless music of The Rolling Stones, brought to life by the passionate and talented members of TATTOO YOU.

Secure your tickets now and get ready for an unforgettable night of rock and roll.

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Laid-back hangout with a bar for classic New York–style pizza, hot subs & salads, plus draft beer.

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Why did the peach go to the doctor in Griffin, Georgia?

Because it wasn't feeling peachy!

Southern Peach Cobbler

Ingredients

• 8 fresh peaches - peeled, pitted and sliced into thin wedges

• ¼ cup white sugar

• ¼ cup brown sugar

• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

• ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg

• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

• 2 teaspoons cornstarch

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• ¼ cup white sugar

• ¼ cup brown sugar

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces

• ¼ cup boiling water

• 3 tablespoons white sugar

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  
  

  Directions

   

• Gather all ingredients
  
  
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F
  
  
• Combine peaches, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a large bowl; toss to coat evenly, and pour into a 2-quart baking dish. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
  
  
• Meanwhile, combine flour, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Blend in butter with your fingertips or a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water until just combined.

• Remove peaches from oven, and drop spoonfuls of topping over them.
  
  
• Mix 3 tablespoons white sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon together in a small bowl; sprinkle over entire cobbler.

• Bake in the preheated oven until topping is golden, about 30 minutes.