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GIRL SCOUT TROOP 2522 AND DAISY SCOUT TROOP 2522

Troop 2252 scouts fold a flag during the flag retirement ceremony.

Linden Public Library volunteer Keral Wardlow displays the book donated to the library, “Mr. Madison’s War, Causes and Effects of the War of 1812.” Courtesy photo Courtesy photo

Flag retirement ceremony held with local scouts participating

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 5:38pm

The Mark Epperson Chapter United States Daughters of 1812 held an American Flag retirement ceremony at its April meeting.

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Amity Study Club welcomes new officers. Pictured, from left, are President Kim Miller, Vice President Michelle Warren, Recording Secretary Marcie Whatley, Corresponding Secretary Julia Braun, Treasurer Teri Lovely, Reporter Angie Roark, and Federation Cou

Amity Study Club welcomes new administration

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 5:38pm

The Amity Study Club recently gathered for an evening of Italian cuisine and the installation of its new officers for the 2026–2028 term.

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First place winner, Kadence Griffin, with escort CJ Boyce, left. Courtesy photo

Second place winner, KeyNiyah Booth, and her escort, Trenton Shepard. Courtesy photo

Contestant KeAsia Andrews with her escort Luxyn Mitchell. Courtesy photo

Third place winner, Maliyah Crawford, and her escort, Lathyn Mitchell. Courtesy photo

Frozen In Time

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 5:38pm

Griffin crowned Little Miss Fine Arts

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Kadence Griffin was crowned Little Miss Fine Arts during the 43rd Annual Fine Arts Revue held May 2 in Atlanta. See story and more photos on page 2. Courtesy photo

Little Miss Fine Arts

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 5:38pm

Little Miss Fine Arts

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Marvin Kelly stands beside his agave that is starting to bloom. Photo by SHARON BROWN

The last stage in the life of an agave plant is the flowering, also called the ‘death bloom.’ Photo by SHARON BROWN

Marvin Kelly of Linden stands beside his agave plant that has begun its last stage in life. Photo by MARTY ALEXANDER

Kelly’s agave begins its farewell with its surprise ‘death bloom’

Kelly’s agave begins its farewell with its surprise ‘death bloom’

Growth of the agave plant throughout the month of April.

Kelly’s agave begins its farewell with its surprise ‘death bloom’

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 5:38pm

Linden resident Marvin Kelly knew something was off when his ornamental agave plant in his front yard started to change.

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