James Scogin

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Managing Editor at Georgetown News-Graphic

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Springhouses served role in determining settlement sites, show ‘historical heritage’

1 week ago | news-graphic.com | James Scogin

Gary O’Dell began exploring caves around 14 years old, he told Scott County Historical Society attendees. At that same time, he gained an interest in springs. “Springs are the discharge points for underground water systems,” O’Dell said. “Some caves have a big stream of water coming out of them. Some do not.
SUN Meals program begins June 8, volunteers needed

1 week ago | news-graphic.com | James Scogin

SUN Meals will become available June 8 and provide a grab & go meal option for children through summer, according to SUN Meals Team Lead Melanie Freeman and AMEN House Director Michele Carlisle. “SUN Meals is a federally funded and regulated program that provides free food to children over the summer months when they are not receiving food at schools,” Freeman said. Meals are available to children up to 18 years old, according to amenhouse.org.
American Legion to host Memorial Day pilgrimage at Post 24 Sunday

2 weeks ago | news-graphic.com | James Scogin

American Legion Post 24 is hosting their Memorial Day Pilgrimage at the Post off Connector Road Sunday, May 25. Veteran and cemetery honors are split into three groups throughout the day with the first group beginning at 9 a.m. and the third starting at 1:15 p.m.“We’ve changed our venue this year,” said Post Commander Jim Woodrum. “In years past we have taken our group and we went from cemetery, to cemetery to cemetery.
Lemons Mill students showcase skills in ‘Amazing Shake’

2 weeks ago | news-graphic.com | James Scogin

Students at Lemon’s Mill Elementary were able to participate in “The Amazing Shake” Tuesday. Fifth graders were given the opportunity to present in a variety of scenarios to different industry professionals as part of a competition. Some stations included practicing interview skills, persuasive skills, memorization and public speaking.
City planners highlight walkability for ECS students

2 weeks ago | news-graphic.com | James Scogin

Georgetown-Scott County Planning Commission brought concepts of “walkability” to students at Elkhorn Crossing School (ECS) Monday as groups walked the campuses of ECS and Great Crossing High School. Planning Director Holden Fleming, Senior Planner Elise Ketz and Planner Rhett Shirley took students from Amanda Sunda’s Integrated Social Studies class around campus analyzing sidewalks, ramps, crosswalks, as well as placement of trashcans, benches and other features.
Deaton records latest releases in Nashville, continues to ‘grow’ as artist

2 weeks ago | news-graphic.com | James Scogin

Melissa Beth Deaton has been releasing new music since signing with a new label called Creative Soul Records. Deaton approaches music with a sense of relatability, she said. “I’m writing what I feel in the moment,” Deaton said. “I also try to think about how other people are going through similar situations. … I want to make them feel something.
Mayor shares ‘budget message,’ addresses growth, resource needs

2 weeks ago | news-graphic.com | James Scogin

Mayor Burney Jenkins provided his “budget message” with Georgetown City Council Monday, May 12, and remained vocal about growth and providing proper resources for the city. This year’s projected general fund revenue is “around $47 million,” Jenkins said. “This is a 6.2 (percent) increase over last year’s projected.” Jenkins credits this increase to “commercial and industrial growth,” he said. “Jobs.” General fund expenditures are projected to be “just a little bit over $48.5 million,” Jenkins said.
Lafayette to visit Georgetown Sunday

3 weeks ago | news-graphic.com | James Scogin

Lafayette is making his way through town Sunday. He and George Washington are visiting downtown. “Someone said, ‘Why don’t we do something for (Marquis de) Lafayette and I started researching, said Lafayette 200 Georgetown Chair Janie Wechman. “I discovered that 2024 and 2025 is the 200th anniversary of when he visited America on his ‘farewell tour.’”Lafayette visited Georgetown on his “tour” after a visit to Lexington, Wechman said.
Annexation vote sparks debate on city’s growth

3 weeks ago | news-graphic.com | James Scogin

Annexation of the Gaines Farm property, 182 acres at 1367 Paynes Depot Road, passed 5-3 in Georgetown City Council’s meeting Monday. Council members Karen Tingle-Sames, Todd Stone and Michael Crisp were the three “no” votes. “The city council meeting was very disappointing (Monday) night,” Tingle-Sames wrote on Facebook Tuesday following the meeting. “The council voted to approve a new annexation of 180-plus acres.
Morales gifted smart home through Tunnel to Towers Foundation

3 weeks ago | news-graphic.com | James Scogin

Jaime Morales was welcomed into a new smart home Thursday with family, friends and fellow first responders greeting him as the home was unveiled by Tunnel to Towers Foundation. “I can’t express how thankful I am for each and every one of you that came out today,” Morales said. “It means the world to me—this house, the beautiful words from all the people that know me means everything.