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Hice names 2017 U.S. Service Academy nominations Staff Reports news@covnews.com
U.S. Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) announced the names of the high school and college students whom he nominated for appointments to America’s Service Academies Jan. 10. He also extended his congratulations to Jacob Allen, of Loganville, William Johnson, of Warrenton, and Alexis Shirley, of Watkinsville, the first of his nominees to receive academy appointments this year. “It is my honor to offer my congratulations to these exceptional students who are among the best and brightest in the Tenth Congressional District,” Hice said. “These young men and women exemplify the highest attributes of character, scholarship, and patriotism and will go on to become the
future leaders of America’s Armed Forces. Jacob, William, and Alexis are the first of twenty-five students whom I nominated to receive prestigious appointments to one of our Nation’s Service Academies, and I look forward to congratulating additional nominees in the weeks and months ahead.” Congressman Hice has the privilege of nominating eligible students to the United States Air Force (USAFA), Naval (USNA), Military (USMA), and Merchant Marine (USMMA) Academies. Please note that a nomination does not mean a student will automatically receive an offer of admission, officially referred to as an appointment. The Service Academies’ admissions authorities make the final determination. Congressman Hice submitted for nomination the following twenty-five students:
1. Jacob Allen (Loganville), Walnut Grove High School – offered appointment to United States Air Force Academy 2. Christopher Austin (Oxford), Georgia State University 3. Shane Blalock (McDonough), Ola High School 4. Justin Blough (Braselton), Mill Creek High School 5. Benjamin Bruner (Athens), Cedar Shoals High School 6. William Caldwell V (Milledgeville), Georgia Military College 7. Jack Chambers (Bishop), North Oconee High School 8. Allen Dodge (Evans), Augusta Christian High School 9. Craig Edwards (Social Circle), Providence Christian School 10. Zachary Fedak (Evans), Greenbrier High School 11. Wyatt Galloway (Mansfield), Piedmont Academy
12. Justin Gittemeier (McDonough), Union Grove High School 13. Ian Gonzales (Auburn), Dacula High School 14. Garrett Hipp (Dacula,), Archer High School 15. Alexa Jacquitte (Monroe), George Walton Academy 16. Anna Jerald (Bishop), North Oconee High School 17. William Johnson (Warrenton), Briarwood Academy – offered appointment to United States Air Force Academy 18. Korrey King (McDonough), Naval Academy Preparatory School 19. Madison McKee (Dacula), Bethlehem Christian Academy 20. Thomas Mims (Buckhead), Riverside Military Academy 21. Forde Norris (Athens), Prince Avenue Christian School
22. Morgan Phillips (Winterville), University of North Georgia 23. Andrew Salies (McDonough), United States Military Academy Preparatory School 24. Richard Salies (McDonough), Georgia State University 25. Alexis Shirley (Watkinsville), North Oconee High School – accepted appointment to United States Air Force Academy Hice made his decision after consulting with his 2016-2017 Military Academy Selection Board. He was honored to have the following members serve on his board: Stu Mosbey, Colonel, USAF (Ret.), Todd Miller, Lieutenant Colonel, USA (Ret.), Seth Hathaway, Lieutenant Colonel, USMC (Ret.), Edward Shelor, Lieutenant Colonel, USMC (Ret.), Dr. Curtis Jones, Jr., Lieutenant Colonel, USA (Ret.) and Dr. Marva Dixon.
Large road widening project underway north of I-20 Staff Reports news@covnews.com
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Senator Tonya Anderson was sworn into office Monday, Jan. 9
Sen. Tonya Anderson sworn in as Ga. Senator Staff Reports news@covnews.com
Senator Tonya Anderson (D- Lithonia) was sworn into office as a Georgia State Senator by Court of Appeals Judge Charlie Bethel in a ceremony at the State Capitol Monday, Jan. 9. “I am privileged to be serving my constituents in DeKalb, Newton and Rockdale counties again, this time as a state Senator,” Anderson said. “I look forward to working alongside my fellow senators to create meaningful legislation that has a positive impact on the lives of all Georgians. Through hard work and faith in God, I believe we will have a productive and successful legislative session.” The ceremony marks Sen. Anderson’s first term as a state Senator. She represents Senate District 43 which includes portions of DeKalb, Newton and Rockdale counties.
A $10.6 million road widening project began in December, 2016 and will take approximately three years to complete. The work will start at exit 93 on Interstate 20 and extend to Sims Chapel Road on State Route 142. Work will also be done from Harland Drive to Avenue of Champions on Alcovy Road. “The Georgia Department of Transportation is anticipating a tremendous amount of growth in that particular area of Covington and are being proactive in addressing possible future road needs,” City of Covington Transportation Manager Ken Swain said. “This is a large project spanning nearly two miles and we are looking forward to working with GDOT to help bring these improvements to life.” The project will include widening State Route 142 from two lanes to four and replacing the CSX railroad bridge. According to GDOT, these improvements will create additional vehicular capacity that will improve mobility, reduce the frequency of
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traffic wrecks and reduce congestion. The work is also aimed at enhancing economic development opportunities. The City of Covington has both overhead and under-
ground utilities and will have a working relationship with GDOT and the contractor for the duration of the work. This project is part of GDOT’s Statewide Transportation Im-
provement Program designed to help improve corridors of the state with burgeoning growth. Motorists should exercise caution and patience while construction is underway.
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