THE STAGES OF PUMPKINS — Kindergarten students in Mrs. Lowery and Mrs. Wright’s class at Wheeler County Elementary School learned about pumpkins during the month of October. They learned about the life cycle of a pumpkin, as well as the different parts. They finished up the month by reading the story “Pumpkin Jack,” about a little boy named Tim and his pumpkin Jack. The book discusses the life cycle, nature, and transformation of Jack. The class was able to experience a real pumpkin and how it felt. “Yucky” was the favorite word! Students will have the opportunity to observe their pumpkin in class as it goes through different stages. THE STAGES OF PUMPKINS — Kindergarten students in Mrs. Lowery and Mrs. Wright’s class at Wheeler County Elementary School learned about pumpkins during the month of October. They learned about the life cycle of a pumpkin, as well as the different parts. They finished up the month by reading the story “Pumpkin Jack,” about a little boy named Tim and his pumpkin Jack. The book discusses the life cycle, nature, and transformation of Jack. The class was able to experience a real pumpkin and how it felt. “Yucky” was the favorite word! Students will have the opportunity to observe their pumpkin in class as it goes through different stages.
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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