GED registration in July 7

The GED examination will be given at Southeastern Technical College (STC), Swainsboro campus, Tuesday, July 14, and Wednesday, July 15. Registration is required prior to testing. This will be held 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, in Building 8 and 6 p.m. in Building 2, Room 2403.

A pictured ID and Social Security card must be presented and a $95 test fee is due at registration. Applicants must be 18 or older. If applicants are 18 or 19 years of age, an official withdrawal from the last school attended must also be presented.

For additional information, contact Nancy Bailes at STC at (478) 289-2248.

Independence Day "Tea Party" to be held

in Sandersville

An Independence Day "Tea Party" will be held 6-8 p.m. Friday, July 3, on the courthouse square in Sandersville. The guest speakers will be Col. Wayne Mosley and Rep. Melvin Everson. The purpose of the event is to show support for the U.S. Constitution and to protest tax and spend politicians.

Col. Mosley is a colonel in the Georgia National Guard and a decorated veteran having served two tours in Afghanistan as well as two tours in Iraq. Rep. Everson was elected to the State House of Representatives in 2005 and serves on the Education, Judiciary, Non-Civil and Transportation Committees.

The public is invited to attend.