To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the founding of Atlanta, we will be offering historical stories and photos each week throughout 2022. These articles were researched using various sources in the Atlanta Public Library and old copies of the newspaper. This fifth installment continues to discuss some of the early residents.
AISD Chief of Police McDuffie took the Heart Conversation Tower Challenge in the STEAM Lab today. He wowed the crowds with a whopping 16 heart tower! Thanks, Chief, for all you do to encourage learning at our campus.
Atlanta FFA was well represented at the Daingerfield District FFA Convention in Gilmer on Monday
The Atlanta Debate Team went to Elysian Fields Saturday, January 22 with Cademon Larson and Ivy Alfaro winning two out of three rounds and finishing 7th overall in CX debate and Jon Kennedy winning two out three rounds and finishing 9th overall in LD debate. Ivy, Cademon, Jon, and Dasia Jeffley competed in Informative Extemporaneous Speaking with Ivy bringing home the 6th place medal. Congratulations to these fine students on their accomplishments.
George Lavender has made several appearances at town hall meetings and meet and greet dinners. During a recent dinner, the Journal-Sun was able to sit down with Lavender to discuss a variety of things including why Lavender, who once served as State Representative, decided to get back into the race and run again. Lavender is a businessman and former