Students in Ms. Hartley's Advanced Algebra class at Wheeler County Middle/High School are learning about the real-world connections of compound interest. Students researched their top two universities, colleges, tech schools, or trade schools, and then calculated how much interest would build over various periods of time to repay loans used to pay for school. Left Photo: Ryan Medina, Johnathan Cannon, Kale Huerta, Adrianna Bazemore; Right Photo: Tyree Travis, Kenevia Harris, Derionna Madison, Alondra Ramirez, Justise DuBose Students in Ms. Hartley's Advanced Algebra class at Wheeler County Middle/High School are learning about the real-world connections of compound interest. Students researched their top two universities, colleges, tech schools, or trade schools, and then calculated how much interest would build over various periods of time to repay loans used to pay for school. Left Photo: Ryan Medina, Johnathan Cannon, Kale Huerta, Adrianna Bazemore; Right Photo: Tyree Travis, Kenevia Harris, Derionna Madison, Alondra Ramirez, Justise DuBose
CHAINSAW WORK – Team Rubicon spent several months working to complete chainsaw work throughout Toombs County to help in Hurricane Helene relief efforts.
The Georgia Public Service Commission, with member Tim Echols attending remotely, voted Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, to let Georgia Power add nearly 10 gigawatts of capacity, a massive expansion that will cost billions of dollars.(TyTagami/CapitolBeat)
ABUNDANCE OF DONATIONS – Wheeler County residents donated toys, clothes, and supplies to the Refuge Domestic Violence Shelter in Vidalia this Christmas. The donations were delivered by Wheeler County Sheriff Glenn Giles (left) and Chief Deputy Jesse Webb (right).
PRESENTING THE CHECK – Harmony Lodge 405 Member Jack Born (left) presents a check for $10,000 to Treutlen County EMA Director Justin McNure (center) and Treutlen County Deputy EMA Director/Dive Team Leader Joseph Glenn (right).Photo by Makaylee Randolph
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